I went looking for a cornucopia basket that was a leftover from a previous Thanksgiving centerpiece. It was hanging up above a box of inherited Avon products that had once been my mother-in-laws. Most of her products had been given away long ago. Two hand selected boxes were left. Out of curiosity I looked in it, not remembering what I had set aside.
These green fish soap were within two boxes of three each. They had been well-preserved in good packaging. “Why not use them?” I thought aloud. My experience has been that many people frown upon receiving old gifts like these. So, we will use them for ourselves.
I like the idea of cleaning our hands with fish shaped soap. There is lots of symbolism related to fish. The Greek word for fish is “ichthys.” I have read that this symbol was adopted in biblical times as code by persecuted Christians. Though, the fish symbol means different things in different cultures. I will choose to use this soap, which is a practical product, to cleanse not only my hands but also to try and cleanse my mind and thoughts of negativity. I will say a little prayer of hope for my days to be filled with good intentions toward all, and to persevere through any difficulties with patience and a listening heart.
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