This is great for in the shower. Starting with your head (e.g., when washing your hair) and moving down to your feet, focus on each area, identifying the troubles, stresses and pains you hold there. Think about each one and then say the corresponding verse, washing them down with the water and soap until they can be washed away.
In my head I hold onto thoughts,
I worry, stress and fret.
I wash these troubles down.In my throat, I said those words,
They cannot be unsaid.
I wash these troubles down.In my heart, I cling to fears,
For family, friends, myself.
I wash these troubles down.In my back, my burdens weigh,
Heavier every day.
I wash these troubles down.In my stomach, my cravings rest,
Fueling habit and addiction.
I wash these troubles down.In my legs, I walked the world,
Carrying my troubles through,
I wash these troubles down.My feet took me down this path,
Leading me to pain.
Now my troubles return to them,
I wash my troubles away.My arms and hands, my troubles washed,
To them some can remain.
To start each day without the last,
I wash them all away.This can start the day, leaving everything from yesterday behind, along with anything you pick up in your sleep, or it can end the day to allow for a peaceful, restful sleep.
