Starting the day with cleaning activities can refresh both the home and the mind. Matsumoto highlights that morning cleaning prepares us mentally for the day ahead. He states, “Cleaning in the morning creates a breathing space for your mind so you can have a pleasant day.” Engaging in quiet, focused tasks like sweeping or wiping surfaces in the early hours allows us to begin the day with a calm and centered mindset. | Shoukei Matsumoto | A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind

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Morning Cleaning Brings Mental Clarity

Starting the day with cleaning activities can refresh both the home and the mind. Matsumoto highlights that morning cleaning prepares us mentally for the day ahead. He states, “Cleaning in the morning creates a breathing space for your mind so you can have a pleasant day.” Engaging in quiet, focused tasks like sweeping or wiping surfaces in the early hours allows us to begin the day with a calm and centered mindset.

-- Shoukei Matsumoto