“Every morning following my meditation time, I brew a small
pot of chamomile tea to enhance my sense of peace and relaxation. While I wait
for it to steep, I set out my special cup and saucer, my journal opened to a
new page, and my pen. The stillness of the morning, the memory of my meditative
insights, and the familiar flavor and aroma of the tea encourage me to connect
with myself through writing.” –Barbara Biziou, The Joy of Ritual
Simplicity and
Meaning
What Barbara Biziou describes here is an everyday ritual
made special precisely because it has become one she does everyday. But also
because it has order, steps that are the same, that hold promise and meaning
for her.
Ritual can be simple and ordinary, and still be special,
have meaning, and the power to enliven your intention.
Designing Your Ritual
Your ritual can be as simple as lighting a candle, stating
your intention out loud while gazing at the moon, writing it down and placing
the paper on your windowsill and then, blowing out the candle. But, of course,
ritual can be more elaborate as well.
Every good ritual tells a story about who you are and what
you intend. And whether you are using it for moon wishes or any other spiritual
purpose, a powerful ritual will have the following elements…
(1) A clear beginning, middle and end
(2) A purpose related to the intention you have already
clarified
(3) Tools and resources that are meaningful to you and
related to the ritual’s purpose
“Rituals of transition can help us segue from one
circumstance to another, one year to the next, and one life stage to another.
They provide perspective, clarity and a sense of purpose, while at the same
time they calm the physical and emotional upheavals that accompany change.” –Barbara
Biziou, The Joy of Ritual
Moon rituals are rituals of transition. We move from one
phase of the moon cycle, and one phase of creating our intention, to the next.
Ritual not only makes that transition more powerful, it makes it easier. It
helps to smooth the way.
So tomorrow's post will help you design your moon ritual from start to finish based on those three elements.
See you tomorrow!
Have a wonderful day!
Loved the quote at the start of your post. Dropping by from UBC.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Suzy!! And thanks for coming to say hello. :)
DeleteOh, I think I will have to stop by tomorrow and see how to design my moon ritual. Great topic, thank you! Be back tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteThat's great, Melissa! Thanks!! See you tomorrow. :)
DeleteSo simple and perfect! Thanks for sharing, Jeanine!
ReplyDeleteOh, thanks!! I appreciate your coming to visit me. You're welcome.
DeleteSo many people think rituals have to be complicated. Thanks for adding another voice saying they don't :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Linda! I used to think that, too, so it meant a lot to me to realize that they can be simple, and quick, and still be powerful. Or longer when that is needed. The letting go ritual I did the other night took me well over an hour, but it was time well spent!!
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