When we figure out how to discover meaning in the most mundane of tasks, we can find opportunities to feel closer to Christ, even when doing something as simple as the dishes or the laundry. Routines can become rituals when we take ordinary tasks and look for ways to make them sacred, and we will see the Lord in unexpected ways.

 

"The intention is really easy when you want more Jesus in your life."

 

Today’s guest, Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt, wrote “Rather than performing our day-to-day routines with little thought or effort, the most ordinary event can become rich in meaning.” She’s and Kathryn discuss ways we can get closer to Christ when we learn to turn everyday tasks into opportunities to connect with, serve, and love each other better.

 

Top takeaways from this episode:

• You can take your everyday routines and turn them into rituals by putting intention behind what you're doing.
• The Savior is a great example of taking ordinary moments and turning them into sacred experiences, so look to him as the guide.
• If you're feeling overwhelmed by your routines, take one thing and simplify it to make it more sacred for you.
• Remember that intention can lead to desire, so just start with the intention to make your everyday mundaneness become more sacred.

 

Small and simple challenge: Consider your daily routines, and look for one thing you want to address. Whether it be something that really challenges you, or something you don't enjoy doing, look for ways to find the Savior in those moments.

 

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