Performing Daily Ceremony | When we perform or participate in rituals and ceremonies, we enter into a state of mind that is different from mundane consciousness. Ranging in significance from bedtime stories to weddings, ceremonies and rituals are acknowledgments that an event or period of time has special meaning. As a result, they can have the effect of drawing us into the moment, inviting us to pay closer attention and tune into the subtle energies that are always present but that often go unrecognized. In addition, as we perform the same actions we have performed before and will perform again, we immerse ourselves in a river of continuity that extends back into the past and forward into the future. Many of us have distanced ourselves from rituals that may have seemed too constricting or too attached to an organized religion we have chosen not to follow. However, we can reclaim the practices of ceremony and ritual to good effect, imbuing them with our new consciousness, and we do not have to wait for a big event to do it. We can engage in daily practices that include ritual and ceremony, reminding ourselves throughout the day of the sacredness of this life. In fact, if we look closely, we will see that our days are already made up of rituals, from the time we wake up to the time we retire. So we do not need to change anything except our perspective to imbue our day with an air of ceremony. Most of our daily rituals revolve around nourishing and cleansing, both of which have always been sacred acts. With this in mind, we may pause before each meal, close our eyes, and say a silent thank you to the universe that provides. If we want to get more elaborate, we can light candles or bless our food. Similarly, as we wash ourselves in the morning and evening, we can choose to see the grace in this act of cleansing and purification as we release what has past and prepare ourselves for the new. We can be as simple or as complex as we like, so long as our attitude is one of reverence for this sacred moment in this sacred life. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Niki Carr Looking for a healthy ritual that will energize your body and awaken your mind? This fun and highly beneficial 10-day course is designed to help you create a morning routine that will start your day off right, every day. You'll be guided through proven mindfulness and movement techniques, and you will learn how to set the right tone for the day ahead and what to do that will help you stay calm and focused as it progresses. By integrating these stretches and exercises into your morning, you'll increase your energy, boost your metabolism, and feel amazing well into the night! Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. The 2 Week Fascia Miracle 2. A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self 3. Beneficial Stretches for the Inflexible 4. How to Overcome Loneliness 5. 5 Week Kundalini Yoga for Chakras 6. Meditative Painting to Heal Your Life 7. Belly Dancing Goddess Workout 8. Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain 9. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 10. Non-Surgical Facelift
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