Rituals are comforting
“There is a comfort in rituals, and rituals provide a framework for stability when you are trying to find answers.” —Deborah Norville
Rituals are comforting. Every morning, since I was a little girl, I’ve opened my eyes and think, “It’s going to be a good day.” It’s a ritual that starts my day.
This year I decided I was going to drink the best cup of coffee or tea every day. It’s a ritual I love. I take a sip from my mug of steaming liquid and I think, “That is the best drink I’ve ever had.”
Some mornings I forgo the cup of warmth and have ice water instead. I think, “That is the crispest water I’ve ever tasted.”
It’s a ritual I relish—beginning every day with the best drink I’ve ever had.
What about you? What rituals in your life are comforting?
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At this holiday time, it is usual to reflect on rituals. This week, I reflected on poetry as a form of ritual and really my spiritual survival. Thank you a millions times over, Ruth – for your insight, kindness, and acceptance.
https://wordancerblog.com/2020/12/23/poems-in-a-small-space/
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Words capture where we have been and where we are headed. Thank you for sharing the gift of your words.
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Laughter. . .https://quimbynotramona.wordpress.com/2020/12/23/laughter/
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I love this post. I can see the Zoom sing along! 🙂 It’s so important we figure out ways to celebrate, even when we can’t be together.
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I wrote this post earlier this week, and published it this morning before reading the writing prompt. When I read the prompt, a little bit of electricity ran through my veins… “It’s going to be a good day!” echoes the ritual of asking ourselves “What makes a good day?”
https://untanglinglifedotblog.wordpress.com/2020/12/24/a-good-day/
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a tribute to imagination and magic: https://ruthayreswrites.com/2020/12/24/the-elves-are-watching-a-tribute-to-imagination-and-magic/
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I hope your holidays are all wonderful!
https://www.juliekcox.com/blog/christmas-presence
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Thank you so much for all your posts. Your posts keep me writing.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Enjoying writing after all the Zooming. There is a skiff of snow on our lake. Welcome Winter…happy, cozy. Hope that all of you are too.
https://twoyearsandfinishingstrong.wordpress.com/2020/12/25/i-confess-i-never-loved-ritual-before/
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Reflections of Christmas 2020: Rituals Change. https://reflectionsontheteche.com/2020/12/26/sosmagic-rituals-change/
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What a great ritual to have, Ruth!
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It’s Monday. Today I had the quiet morning time to write. https://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2020/12/love-is.html
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I LOVE the best day, best tea, crispest water ritual!!! 😀
I think this is the shortest blog post I ever wrote, lol. Is it a ritual? Hmmm … in my own special way, yes. 😀
https://creativitylovingeducator.com/2020/12/30/a-reminder/
Enjoy and have a fantabulous day.
Molly
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