Lessons from a Protein Shake

I have resolved to remove processed sugar and alcohol from my diet this week, imposing a more regimented self discipline than the usual, "only eat half a bag of Powerberries*." Protein shakes are a great supplement because they

1) Contain, you guessed it, protein, which aids in the post workout recovery process and
2) Taste like a milkshake when I close my eyes and dream

I prepared said indulgence last night and, lacking motivation, did not rinse the cup. Tonight I revisited the vessel with the same lackluster mentality but realized it must be cleaned. Unfortunately, the residue had settled, rendering the scrubbing process infinitely more irritating. I experienced the same frustration when I cleaned my bathroom Sunday after no less than three three months. I now understand the reasoning behind my mother's once a week cleaning schedule.

So how do we apply this lesson to life as a whole? Maybe it is to clean more often, although I highly doubt I will touch my bathroom in the next month. As I begrudged the residue for accumulating, I realized it was not the residue's fault but rather my neglect. Often, we tarry out of laziness, be it in commitments, patterns of behavior or any other aspect of daily life. This only exacerbates inward conflicts, and by not confronting these immediately, we passively permit them to become a larger nuisance than necessary. Clean out the filth at the onset, and one will have a much cleaner kitchen.

The thought of the evening is brought to you courtesy of an out-of-the-apartment room mate and a perfect summer night on a patio. The last two posts portray an attempt at insightful perception, so I promise the next post will be about something silly.

*If you know not the power of these morsels, do yourself a favor and pick up a bag from Trader Joe's. They may change your life.