Nevertheless, taking one quick glance into the toilet before sitting down is a habit that costs nothing and takes only a second.
It may seem unnecessary most days.
But in the rare event that nature takes an unexpected detour through your plumbing, that simple habit could spare you from a frightening—and potentially painful—experience.
Sometimes the most ordinary moments remind us that surprises can appear where we least expect them, making awareness one of the simplest forms of protection we have.