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Carry Water, Laugh Often

Chopping wood, carrying water—these aren't chores so much as doorways. When we notice the grain of the wood or the temperature of the water, we return to the present. Add a wink: the playful awareness that even this can be art.

Try it today: turn one ordinary task into a tiny ritual. Breathe once before you begin. Smile with your eyes. That's enough.