
How wonderful it is to retreat to one’s quiet throne, a place where you are alone with yourself, letting nature take its course. This morning, like so many times before after my beloved morning coffee, I strolled to the bathroom, already pleased that my digestion seemed to be functioning. Because, let’s be honest—sometimes that’s not a given. When you’re constantly juggling deadlines, stress-snacking your way through life, and barely moving except to switch from one chair to another, you really can’t be surprised when your gut eventually folds its arms and says, “Figure it out yourself, buddy.”
So there I sat.
Silence.
As I breathed and let my body do its thing, a thought hit me—one that had way more to do with letting go than I had ever consciously realized, especially in this particular setting. It dawned on me that while my body was following its natural rhythm, I was also releasing something else: a couple of outdated beliefs that had been lingering far too long, like guests at a party who just won’t take the hint.
We all know the sheer joy of emptying a full bladder or a stubborn gut. But if limiting thoughts and old mental baggage swirl down the pipes with them? That’s not just relief—that’s transformation. A bathroom epiphany of the highest order! Forget fancy retreats and mindfulness seminars; sometimes, true liberation happens right there, mid-squat, with nothing but you, your body, and the sweet sound of a flushing toilet.
This morning, I took it a step further. Still sitting on my now perfectly body-temperature toilet seat, I started talking—to my body. And here’s what I found myself saying:
Thank you for doing this essential, often unappreciated work. For nourishing me, cleansing me, and giving me signals when I need to pay attention.
I’m sorry for the times I ignored you, dismissed you, or took you for granted. I see you now. You are a gift—an absolute masterpiece of nature.
If I ever neglect you again, if you ever feel like an overworked servant to my habits, I sincerely apologize. I promise I’ll do my best. I really do like you, and I’m grateful for everything you do for me.
And just like that, something shifted. I felt the kind of deep connection you experience when you meet someone for the first time and instantly know you’re going to be lifelong friends. Even now, as I write this, these words bring both an outer smile to my face and an inner one to my soul.
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