The bat was slick. The heat had drawn sweat through gloves and forearms. A swipe of pine tar—sticky, dark, grounding. A grip you could trust, even when your hands shook.
Shinto
Tools become sacred when they connect hand to heart. Ritual brings readiness.
Daily Takeaway
Reground yourself today with a tactile ritual. Let preparation become its own prayer.
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