Monthly Archives: April 2012

Why Ritual?

The last few days (half a week, really) have been tough.  Not because anything in particular has happened, but because inspiration and motivation have been hard to come by.  I felt like I was in a rut with my ritual … Continue reading

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Persistence

Last night, in ritual space, I finished one of my fairy dolls that I started last December.  Sitting in its unfinished state, it was symbolic of the many things I have started in my life and then let lie fallow.  … Continue reading

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Vision Board Update

In case you were wondering, I did finish my vision board last night!  Here are some pictures:

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Creating Personal Ritual

In the course of my recent cleaning of my apartment, I came across a document I created over two years ago, before I knew I wanted to start a ritual consulting business.  I was still working in a mental health … Continue reading

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Five Days of Daily Ritual

Here is a recap of what I’ve done for my daily ritual challenge for the past five days. Wednesday: I had a group ritual planned for this evening.  I did not prepare beforehand as much as I would have liked … Continue reading

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Daily Ritual Challenge Day Three

I love having this challenge to help structure my day.  I love ritual, period.  I don’t always know how to explain why I love ritual.  It’s something I feel in my bones.  Now, I am loving the challenge of finding … Continue reading

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Daily Ritual Challenge Day Two

(In case you’re wondering why Day One and Day Two are being posted on the same day: Day One was yesterday, but I wasn’t able to get it online then.) This morning I woke up feeling overwhelmed by all I … Continue reading

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Daily Ritual Challenge Day One

As part of my recommitting and reconnecting to my work, I am taking on a challenge.  I am going to be bringing ritual into my life in specific, concrete ways each day, and I am going to blog about it.  … Continue reading

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The Search for Lost Holy Things

I’m back! It’s interesting to me that my last post was about what I do and why.  My experience last summer with the homeless woman helped me to understand one piece of what is at the heart of my work.  … Continue reading

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