It was older than it should’ve been. Webbing softened. Stitching re-sewn. But it still closed around the ball. Not because of its structure—but because of memory. It remembered how.
Shinto
An object that has served faithfully carries its own soul. Respect is earned not by condition, but by loyalty.
Daily Takeaway
Honor what still functions through wisdom, not force.
Journal Prompt
What do you keep using—not because it’s new, but because it knows you?
Where in your life is wisdom stitched into the worn places?
Honor the Small.
Respect the Moment.
Trust the Path.