ritual

‘ only the new of which one tires. One never tires of the old.’

Insights from Byung-Chul Han: The rise of narcissism, the emphasis on authenticity, and shallow technological experiences are eroding essential societal bonds We need daily and lifelong rituals to help bring narrative structure into our lives In the past,... See more

Ritual provides us with a tool for learning to think logically, analogically and ecologically as we move toward a sustainable culture. 

“I’m looking for a practice and a journey, not a quick hit.” - Seth Godin

The relationship at the heart of ritual is the relationship between life and death, mediated by elemental forces. The kinds of rituals that fall out of that might be a monthly day of silence, perhaps periodic fasting, perhaps singing around the fire. All such things need to be done as symbolic testimony to the joy and sorrow of being human, not... See more