Ordinary isn’t the opposite of meaningful. Most meaning is ordinary.

REFLECTION

WHAT THIS MEANS

Ordinary gets treated as the opposite of important, when the real opposite of ordinary is only rare. Almost everything that gives a life weight happens on a weekday with nobody watching: meals, lifts, work done properly, somebody actually listened to. Rarity is a separate quality, and it is not the one that counts.

Name one ordinary thing you already do that genuinely matters to somebody. Do it with attention this week instead of on autopilot, and resist going looking for a grander version.

A QUESTION TO SIT WITH

Which plain part of your week actually matters most?

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