Cold water

Cold water. This one needs a tap. Eyes stay open throughout.

Run the cold tap. Hold the insides of the wrists under it, one at a time, or both together. Slowly. Count to ten.

Now cup some cold water in the hands and bring it to the face. Forehead, cheeks, the back of the neck if you can reach. Slowly.

Once more, the face.

Turn the tap off. Let the water drip. Notice the cold on the skin, and the breath, which may have slowed on its own.

Dry off, and go back to the day.