Every Day is Sacred & Meaningful!

I recently reread a book I found some years ago, Toward a Meaningful Life: The Wisdom of the Rebbe by Menachem Mendel Schneerson, who was head of the Lubavitcher movement for over 40 years and died in the mid-1990s. The book has many practical ideas for bringing more spirituality into one's life and it really got me thinking about the many sacred moments in my day that seem to be mundane, but really aren't.

One chapter focuses on one's daily existence, and how to make it more holy. Start the day by praying, with intention (kavannah), the Jewish morning prayers.

Elohai Neshamah shenatata bi, t'hora hi. (the "i" in "bi" and "hi" rhymes with "he"): The Soul You have placed in me is pure.
OR,
Modah (fem) Modeh (masc) ani l'fanecha, melech chai v'chayyam. Thank you God for restoring my soul to me.

When you sleep, your soul travels. Just before you awaken, if you are to awaken, God places your soul back into your body. For that, be thankful! Then, before you get out of bed, reflect on making the day meaningful, scanning over the things you have scheduled and the approach you want to bring to these encounters.

At night, many people say the Shema. Shema Yisrael, Adonai Eloheynu, Adonai Echad. Hear (Listen Deeply) People of Israel, God/Adonai's Majesty is Everywhere, All United/Whole.
Some say this as "protection" from evil occuring while they sleep. As you lie in bed, before you go to sleep, reflect on the day, reviewing how you used your gifts, where you found purpose, peace, and sacredness in your encounters, and promise yourself to do even better tomorrow.

Just bringing this realization to your consciousness will do much to help you find more peace and holiness in your seemingly mundane encounters and experiences each day. It will also help you feel lighter and more joyful, no matter what might be burdening you.