You see it when the ball rolls past a diving fielder —
a faint cloud of dust kicked up where grass gives way to gravel and dirt.
The ball bounces. The outfielder scrambles.
The dust hangs for a moment, then drifts away on the breeze.
It’s small. Easy to miss.
But it tells you something: the ground is alive. The field breathes.
Buddhism
The world leaves traces of every action.
Nothing happens without shifting the dust, stirring the air, leaving some mark — however small, however invisible it seems.
You move through the world the same way.
Daily Takeaway
Today, notice the dust your life stirs — and choose your movements with care.
Journal Prompt
What subtle effects have your actions had on the world around you lately?
How can you move with more gentleness and awareness today?
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