Spirit Treadmills

treadmills
An exercise machine, typically with a continuous belt, that allows one to walk or run in place
A job or situation that is tiring, boring, or unpleasant and from which it is hard to escape
(treadmill) a job involving drudgery and confinement
A device formerly used for driving machinery, consisting of a large wheel with steps fitted into its inner surface. It was turned by the weight of people or animals treading the steps
(treadmill) an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place
(treadmill) a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps

spirit
The nonphysical part of a person that is the seat of emotions and character; the soul
infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up"
Such a part regarded as a person's true self and as capable of surviving physical death or separation
Such a part manifested as an apparition after their death; a ghost
the vital principle or animating force within living things
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; "the feel of the city excited him"; "a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting"; "it had the smell of treason"