"Whether or not we realize it, all of us practice daily rituals. Maybe you read the news with breakfast, or maybe you always take a long bath on Friday nights. Rituals are simply practices that add some shape to our days. Chosen wisely, they can consistently bring a bit of pleasure, calm and fun into even the most chaotic times."
"your home can transform it into a sanctuary where you can exhale, drop the worries of the day and really be yourself even if you also have to work there. Start by setting the mood for peace with favorite scents, calm lighting and objects that invoke a sense of peace. I light a candle when I start writing each day, then blow the candle out before I move on to the rest of my work. This simple ritual helps make creative time feel special."
Daily rituals shape ordinary days and can bring pleasure, calm and fun even during chaotic periods. Start with one or two simple practices and weave them consistently into weekly routines. Home rituals include setting calm lighting, favorite scents and meaningful objects to create a sanctuary for relaxation and creativity. Lighting a candle at the start of a writing session and extinguishing it afterwards can mark creative time as special. Portable, ingredient-forward candles that burn for many hours can make travel or temporary rooms feel more like home. Small, repeatable recreational practices counter an endless parade of to-dos and restore balance.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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