For me, each exposing body to coldness is a mini-katharsis. What does it mean?
It means that while taking a cold shower, I do not only wash and ablute my physical body. The truth is that after each exposing body to coldness, I feel that my soul and mind are being regenerated and abluted. I would say that this mini-katharsis is a mini-reset for my body, mind, and soul. The more I do it, the more I feel it. Coldness became my new ally.
Still, I know that I must be careful regarding exposing my body to cold. I would compare my safe attitude towards frigid temperatures the same way to swimming in the lake. The truth is that I am an outstanding swimmer. During my prime time of swimming, I did it for one hour and forty minutes. Still, when I was swimming in the lake, I’d never gone swimming to the middle of the lake or further.
Why? Because I always had much respect for it.
I knew that the excellent swimmers lost their lives while swimming in the whole basin due to, e.g., muscle spasms. That’s why I pay much respect towards exposing my body to cold. Still, I have no doubts that I want to do it until the end of my life because every time I do it, I feel like I will receive a new mini-life. My thoughts started to be much more transparent than before.
Moreover, my body feels like it was younger, and my soul feels like I am starting my life from the beginning. I am happy about the mini-katharsis process I can receive in my own bathroom. I recommend exposing your body to cold to you, my Dear Friend. I have no doubts the enjoyment will fulfill your heart, mind, and soul sooner than you expect. Do not be afraid of cold because it can be your lifetime ally.
