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What does it mean?
Every day should be treated with reverence and care.
In plain terms
Remember to keep ordinary days holy too.
What can you take from it?
Make every day holy.

Where it applies

  • religious practice
  • secular mindfulness
  • work

Putting it to work

  • honor your routine
  • find sacred in ordinary

Questions to consider

  • How can you make today holy?
  • Is holiness reserved for special days?

Another view

It may blur the distinction between holy and ordinary.

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