Performing Daily Ceremony | by Madisyn Taylor 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 Danielle Collins We know that Yoga keeps the mind and body healthy and strong. Did you know the muscles in our face can benefit from Yoga too? Your face has 43 muscles and keeping them toned has positive physical and mental effects. Face Yoga can help you feel happier, look younger, and maintain a youthful glow. If you want to see facial lines and wrinkles disappear, practicing Face Yoga regularly can help. Using these tested and mastered techniques, you'll find a new glow in your face and skin. Danielle Collins offers a natural, safe and effective alternative to surgery. Face Yoga gives you a natural, non-surgical face lift! Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Fit and Fierce Over 40 2. A Year to Get Rich with Purpose 3. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover! 4. 15 Minute Yoga for Aches and Pains 5. 21 Day Ultimate Tabata Yoga Challenge 6. Break the Grip of Past Lovers 7. 21 Day Booty Core 8. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist 9. Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition 10. 21 Days of Prayer to Change Your Life
> More Courses
|
| | | | | | | © 2016 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. |
| |
Subscribed as c8b3bc361a[at]newslettercollector.com (1067693) [1]