What is a ritual? In religion, it refers to a prayer. This general idea, imploring a higher power through action, is commonplace even among non-believers. Sports fans may perform rituals before playing or even watching, a big game. Rituals are actions, actions we are familiar with, actions we assign higher meaning to. It could be something as simple as having the right cup of coffee or tea before work or listening to the right song on your drive home from work. The more we perform these small, personal rituals, the stronger they become. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this week\u2019s Daily Focus, I want to talk about rituals,\nwhy they are important, how can we honor them, and how to perform them with\nintention beyond just that moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRituals are important.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> –John Lennon<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the basic truth that I want you to remember this week, and this month. Rituals are important. Rituals ground us, they strengthen us, they connect us to nature, the Universe, and our own lives. They allow us to participate in sacred visualization, allow us to state our intent as we move through life. Rituals remind us that we do know what we want and that what we want is important enough to take time from our day to focus on, in small, sacred ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe preparation for the ritual is the ritual.\u201d<\/em><\/strong>\n–Kate Green<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If your morning ritual involves a toasted bagel with avocado\nand a cup of coffee, then the act of making breakfast becomes part of your morning\nritual as well. It\u2019s not just about the bagel, it\u2019s about the smell of bread\ntoasting, the first sip of fresh coffee, the way the knife slices through the\nflesh of the avocado. These things all bring comfort and strength. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe human soul can always use a new tradition.\nSometimes we require them.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> –Pat Conroy,<\/strong><\/em> The Lords of\nDiscipline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is in our nature to want to find and form patterns. Our brains are happy when they recognize what is going on, improve upon it, and master it. Even small things, like grocery shopping on the same day, making the same thing for dinner on Thursdays, or taking the kids to Starbucks every Friday. When we share these rituals, they become traditions, and they strengthen us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe function of ritual, as I understand it, is to give form to human life, not in the way of a mere surface arrangement, but in-depth.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> –Joseph Campbell<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rituals bring deeper meaning to the mundane. It\u2019s one thing to have tacos on Tuesdays, but it\u2019s another to create communal rituals around it, to have a tradition of telling about the best and worst part of your week, sharing burdens, and deepening understanding. Even alone, these quiet moments that we take to reflect back on ourselves, to think about things, to process, these all bring depth into our lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRituals keep us from forgetting what must not be\nforgotten and keep us rooted in a past from which we must not be disconnected.\u201d<\/em><\/strong>\n–Tony Campolo<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes, our rituals are so old we don\u2019t even think of them as conscious actions. It is just the way things are done. Perhaps you swim in the morning because that\u2019s what you did when you were younger, or what you dreamt of doing. Or maybe you do it now because it reminds you of something innate. There is a connection to both us and the world around us that becomes stronger through these actions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAny ritual is an opportunity for transformation. To\ndo a ritual, you must be willing to be transformed in some way. The inner\nwillingness is what makes the ritual come alive and have power. If you aren’t\nwilling to be changed by the ritual, don’t do it.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> –Starhawk<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rituals are a powerful way to transform, to change. If\nyou\u2019re looking to make changes in your life, start today with a new ritual, one\nconnected directly to your goals through visualization and intention. It can be\nas simple as a new route to work, a new piece of jewelry, or a song on the\nradio\u2014just take the time to connect it with your goal and set forth to\ntransform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRituals bring us strength; they are a buffer against\nthe mundane.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> –Unknown<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Even something as simple as taking a few deep breaths in\nyour car before entering work can be seen as a calming ritual. You don\u2019t need\nlots of tools or time to complete them. In fact, if you look at your life you\nwill likely find you are already performing rituals, and that you\u2019re drawing\nstrength from them as well. Pay attention to what makes you stronger. <\/p>\n\n\n Want to build a better future? A life path reading<\/strong><\/a> with one of our talented life path psychics<\/strong><\/a> can tell you where you\u2019re headed. And if you don\u2019t like where you\u2019re headed, your life path psychic<\/strong><\/a> can steer you down a better path.<\/p>\n Find a life path psychic<\/strong><\/a> or learn more about a life path reading<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n About California Psychics<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n California Psychics is the most trusted source of <\/span><\/i>psychic readings<\/span><\/i><\/a>. We have delivered over <\/span><\/i>11 million<\/span><\/i> discreet and confidential psychic readings by phone since 1995. More than a prediction, we are your guide for life\u2019s journey. Learn more about <\/span><\/i>how psychic readings work<\/span><\/i><\/a> and explore the <\/span><\/i>California Psychics blog<\/span><\/i><\/a>. With over<\/span><\/i> 500 <\/span><\/i>psychics online to choose from with <\/span><\/i>real customer reviews<\/span><\/i><\/a>, you\u2019re sure to find the best psychics for you. Call one of our trusted and accurate psychics today! Confidential and secure, real psychics, accurate predictions, 100% guaranteed. <\/span><\/i><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Understanding Your Daily Focus What is a ritual? In religion, it refers to a prayer. This general idea, imploring a higher power through action, is commonplace even among non-believers. Sports fans may perform rituals before playing or even watching, a big game. Rituals are actions, actions we are familiar with, actions we assign higher meaning to. It could be something as simple as having the right cup of coffee or tea before work or listening to the right song on your drive home from work. The more we perform these small, personal rituals, the stronger they become. In this week\u2019s Daily Focus, I want to talk about rituals, why they are important, how can we honor them, and how to perform them with intention beyond just that moment. Saturday, November 27 \u201cRituals are important.\u201d –John Lennon This is the basic truth that I want you to remember this week, and this month. Rituals are important. Rituals ground us, they strengthen us, they connect us to nature, the Universe, and our own lives. They allow us to participate in sacred visualization, allow us to state our intent as we move through life. Rituals remind us that we do know what we want and that what we want is important enough to take time from our day to focus on, in small, sacred ways. Sunday, November 28 \u201cThe preparation for the ritual is the ritual.\u201d –Kate Green If your morning ritual involves a toasted bagel with avocado and a cup of coffee, then the act of making breakfast becomes part of your morning ritual as well. It\u2019s not just about the bagel, it\u2019s about the smell of bread toasting, the first sip of fresh coffee, the way the knife slices through the flesh of the avocado. These things all bring comfort and strength. Monday, November 29 \u201cThe human soul can always use a new tradition. Sometimes we require them.\u201d –Pat Conroy, The Lords of Discipline It is in our nature to want to find and form patterns. Our brains are happy when they recognize what is going on, improve upon it, and master it. Even small things, like grocery shopping on the same day, making the same thing for dinner on Thursdays, or taking the kids to Starbucks every Friday. When we share these rituals, they become traditions, and they strengthen us. Tuesday, November 30 \u201cThe function of ritual, as I understand it, is to give form to human life, not in the way of a mere surface arrangement, but in-depth.\u201d –Joseph Campbell Rituals bring deeper meaning to the mundane. It\u2019s one thing to have tacos on Tuesdays, but it\u2019s another to create communal rituals around it, to have a tradition of telling about the best and worst part of your week, sharing burdens, and deepening understanding. Even alone, these quiet moments that we take to reflect back on ourselves, to think about things, to process, these all bring depth into our lives. Wednesday, December 1 \u201cRituals keep us from forgetting what must not be forgotten and keep us rooted in a past from which we must not be disconnected.\u201d –Tony Campolo Sometimes, our rituals are so old we don\u2019t even think of them as conscious actions. It is just the way things are done. Perhaps you swim in the morning because that\u2019s what you did when you were younger, or what you dreamt of doing. Or maybe you do it now because it reminds you of something innate. There is a connection to both us and the world around us that becomes stronger through these actions. Thursday, December 2 \u201cAny ritual is an opportunity for transformation. To do a ritual, you must be willing to be transformed in some way. The inner willingness is what makes the ritual come alive and have power. If you aren’t willing to be changed by the ritual, don’t do it.\u201d –Starhawk Rituals are a powerful way to transform, to change. If you\u2019re looking to make changes in your life, start today with a new ritual, one connected directly to your goals through visualization and intention. It can be as simple as a new route to work, a new piece of jewelry, or a song on the radio\u2014just take the time to connect it with your goal and set forth to transform. Friday, December 3 \u201cRituals bring us strength; they are a buffer against the mundane.\u201d –Unknown Even something as simple as taking a few deep breaths in your car before entering work can be seen as a calming ritual. You don\u2019t need lots of tools or time to complete them. In fact, if you look at your life you will likely find you are already performing rituals, and that you\u2019re drawing strength from them as well. Pay attention to what makes you stronger. Want to build a better future? A life path reading with one of our talented life path psychics can tell you where you\u2019re headed. And if you don\u2019t like where you\u2019re headed, your life path psychic can steer you down a better path. Find a life path psychic or learn more about a life path reading. \u00a0 About California Psychics California Psychics is the most trusted source of psychic readings. We have delivered over 11 million discreet and confidential psychic readings by phone since 1995. More than a prediction, we are your guide for life\u2019s journey. Learn more about how psychic readings work and explore the California Psychics blog. With over 500 psychics online to choose from with real customer reviews, you\u2019re sure to find the best psychics for you. Call one of our trusted and accurate psychics today! Confidential and secure, real psychics, accurate predictions, 100% guaranteed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5960692,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7360],"tags":[33908,13736,3060,88],"cp_author":[34322],"class_list":["post-5960487","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destiny-life-path","tag-daily-focus","tag-daily-meditation","tag-mantra","tag-meditation","cp_author-juliet-demarco"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nSunday, November 28 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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