Rachel Ooi
@rachelooi
Rachel Ooi
@rachelooi
Bridging divides
Knowing when we are going to die may be practical for some things, but i believe it's crucial for the non practical things. For life
Writing
Secret to connection with people
Something done once is just an act. Done twice, it is a repeat. But beyond that lies the endless expanse of ritual. “This is what we do together.” “We always do that.” “We used to eat here.” “This is who we are.” In the age of the internet, ritual gatherings can be accomplished through video calls, so physical distance is no longer an impediment to ritual gatherings. And it’s not just for families. In that closing chapter I describe rituals that bring together groups of friends or even whole communities. Such rituals may be hard to get going, but after a few successful gatherings, social rituals tend to take on a life of their own. This is the gift of agency reversal.