I like to take very hot showers, as I find it feels good on my skin and the steam allows for some early morning scrying (or just general insight for the day).
Cold water can also be used if that's what you prefer, as it has more cleansing properties.
I'll wash my hair, and then get a bar of soap.
The soap I use is lanolin soap (oil secreted by sheep, used to keep their hair thick, healthy, and wooly. It really does wonders on the skin, too. Despite being what some people would call sheep sweat, it also smells lovely), because I have chosen Cernuunos as my patron god and he is associated with wild animals and livestock. (I find the God more invigorating, and the Goddess more comforting. If you want to invoke the Goddess instead, or elements, or anything else, really, it will all work just as well. It's all about your intent and feelings.)
I rub the soap all over my body, as you would to get clean normally, but close my eyes and envision my soap as a bar of white light. I cleanse my body and my mind, to get ready for my day, and then let the water wash my worries and negative energy away.
This may seem a little silly, but I find the definition of a kitchen witch is using magick in everyday activities and using everyday materials in magickal activities, both of which define this shower exercise. It really makes me happy, and I've found that when I'm upset I now want to take a shower and use my soap.
Just thought I'd drop this here for the use of any kitchen or other witch.
