Zen and the art of housekeeping : the path to finding meaning in your cleaning

Teaches novice moppers how to find peace while dealing with dust and dirt. This book challenges readers to put more than elbow grease into their daily routine Wash the dishes, do the laundry, mop the floors, scrub the toilets, make the beds, vacuum the rugs ... the list goes on and on, with little time to stop, breathe, and take in your beautiful surroundings. Now you can. Learn to be at peace and attain enlightenment while doing all the "little" things around the house. Your floors and counters will shine as you become one with your home and gain an elevated sense of being. Zen and the Art of Housekeeping challenges you to put more than elbow grease into your daily routine. You'll learn how to spirit yourself away during mundane chores as you muse over thought-provoking Zen koans like: If the kitchen is the heart of the home, what is the heart of the kitchen? What is the color of clean? If the purpose of cleaning is to remove dirt, what is the purpose of dirt? What fills empty spaces? Whose footprints are on your floor? With Zen and the Art of Housekeeping, you'll scrub your way to enlightenment-and a spotless sink Learn to be at peace and attain enlightenment while doing all the “little” things around the house in this guide to becoming one with your home and gaining an elevated sense of being. Wash the dishes, do the laundry, mop the floors, scrub the toilets, make the beds, vacuum the rugs...the list goes on and on, with little time to stop, breathe, and take in your beautiful surroundings. Now you can. Zen and the Art of Housekeeping challenges you to put more than elbow grease into your daily routine. You'll learn how to spirit yourself away during mundane chores as you muse over thought-provoking Zen koans like: If the kitchen is the heart of the home, what is the heart of the kitchen? What is the color of clean? If the purpose of cleaning is to remove dirt, what is the purpose of dirt? What fills empty spaces? Whose footprints are on your floor? With Zen and the Art of Housekeeping, you'll scrub your way to enlightenment—and a spotless sink. Yes, cleaning can be an enlightening experience. "Zen and the Art of Housekeeping" teaches even the most novice mopper how to find peace while dealing with dust and dirt. Their floors and counters will shine as they become one with their home. From scrubbing the sink to folding laundry, mundane chores become steps on the path to Zen."Zen and the Art of Housekeeping" challenges readers to put more than elbow grease into their daily routine. This book has readers musing over soapy Zen koans like: If the kitchen is the heart of the home, what is the heart of the kitchen? What is the colour of clean? And if the purpose of cleaning is to remove dirt, what is the purpose of dirt? Complete with personal anecdotes, tidying tips, and green mantras to reduce eco-impact, "Zen and the Art of Housekeeping" is a fun read for anyone scrubbing their way to enlightenment - and a spotless sink A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader