After the game ended —
After the last cheer faded —
Someone’s cap stayed behind, slouched on the top rail of the outfield fence.
It had shaded eyes, been tugged in frustration, flung in celebration. Now it rested, sweat-stained and silent, quietly forgotten under the setting sun.
Shinto
Objects that serve with devotion deserve reverence, not neglect.
The cap is more than cloth and stitching.
It’s memory, effort, loyalty.
Daily Takeaway
Care today for what — and who — has worked quietly beside you.
Journal Prompt
What tool, relationship, or habit in your life deserves a second look — and new gratitude?
How can you better honor the things and people who carry you?
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