ritual
- The word “practice” is such a wonderful word because it has time built into it: you can only practice if you practice
sari added 1y ago
"We need regular rituals that compel us to turn & face the difficulties, the failures, the woe, the underside of things; spaces where we're obliged to confront & work through what we might otherwise avoid. Our lives and health would improve vastly if we did such things." — James Davies
andrea added 7mo ago
- 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, people had time to contemplate information, consider its place within a larger narrat... See more
sari added 1y ago
I’ve noticed that the people who lament that we “have no rituals left” in our society are often the same people who are anti-marriage, or just go to the courthouse. Who don’t walk at their graduation ceremonies. Who don’t wear black lace to funerals. Who don’t own a suit. Who don’t send Christmas cards or take off shoes at the door or take into acc
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- That, I think, is the power of ceremony: it marries the mundane to the sacred. Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer
sari added 1y ago
- “I’m looking for a practice and a journey, not a quick hit.” - Seth Godin
Alara added 1y ago
ordinary rituals:
-drying your hands all the way
-opening mail without ripping it
-putting an object back where you found it
-parallel parking
-hand washing the chopsticks
-drinking water from a glass
-actually tying your shoes
-closing the car door without slamming it
-kissing someone backandrea added 7mo ago
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