Washing someone’s feet creates deep harmony and a strong body-to-body connection. It is an immediate, tactile, visceral expression of caring, respect, empathy, humility, and service. It is simple and wordless, yet its message is unmistakable: You matter to me. When you wash someone’s feet, his or her heart naturally opens a bit.87 And when someone washes yours, your heart naturally opens a little as well. Foot washing tends to settle the bodies of both the recipient and the giver. It also feels deeply pleasant, nurturing, relaxing, and calming.
