Daily grind or holy day?

As I dusted off my hiking boots and cleaned out my backpack for the last time this summer, I yearned to linger just a little longer in the refreshing atmosphere, relaxed routine, glorious views, and delightful company of friends who had made my vacation in the mountains so fulfilling. But duties called me home. Soon enough, I would be back to work and my regular routine.

Yet, I wondered whether I had to go backward. Couldn’t I go forward into continued refreshment? Was there a way for the daily grind to be less of a grind?

Perhaps the term holiday might give a clue. Holiday is a compound of the words holy and day. Might there be a way to experience the “holy” every day?

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