We are asleep. Our Life is a dream. But we wake up sometimes, just enough to know that we are dreaming.
Ludwig WittgensteinRead
Holy is the dish and drain, the soap and sink, and the cup and plate and the warm wool socks, and the cold white tile, showerheads and good dry towelsand frying eggs sound like psalms, with bits of salt measured in my palm. It's all a part of a sacrament, as holy as a day is spent.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects finding holiness in everyday tasks and items.
Carrie Newcomer's quote expresses the idea that the mundane aspects of daily life, such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care, can be sacred and spiritually fulfilling. By recognizing the beauty and significance in these small rituals, one can experience a sense of reverence and connection to life itself, suggesting that every day can contain elements of joy and spirituality if we choose to see them.
Themes
HolinessEverydaySacredGratitudeSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about mindfulness and appreciation for daily life.
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