RITUALS
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Creating the Day:
Start your day with intention and consciously choose how you will have it be.
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Every evening just before bed and every morning before you start the day
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Candle, book of poetry or sacred text, journal |
Intention:
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To consciously move into your day with grace and power |
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In the evening, as you are preparing for bed name at least one success
you had that day and express gratitude for the learning. Before going
to bed write it down.
In the morning, before even getting out of bed, give thanks for the day
ahead and anything else you choose, i.e. home, the day, your mate,
children. Feel the blessings of these things in your life. Make this
your first thought upon waking.
After rising, light candle, a take in a few deep breaths. Imagine your
day ahead as you would have it be. See yourself radiant and shining,
confident and happy. Once this is clear take in a few deep breaths and
silently say "YES!" to yourself. Think of one word that describes the
feeling of it. Write it in your journal in a positive affirmative
statement.
Read from your book or sacred text for a few minutes with an eye for
insight. Sit silently for a minute or two with your intention and
reading in mind. Once again accept your intention for the day. Blow out
the candle and move confidently into your day.
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Gratitude
Gratitude opens the way for prosperity, peace of mind and harmony in
relationships. This ritual can be practiced alone or with a small group
and should be done in some form almost daily.
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Anytime
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| Gather: |
Candle, kitchen timer or clock, a nice quiet peace of music that inspires you
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Intention:
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Embody the feeling of gratitude, create peace of mind |
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Light candle, put on music and set timer for 5-10 minutes. Begin by
stating out loud that you are grateful to be alive. State your
intention to live in grace with a full and grateful heart. Then without
stopping name, out loud, the things in your life you are grateful for,
for at least 5 minutes. DO NOT STOP.
Be mindful, this is not a speed
contest. Really feel and connect with it.
Finish with a minute of silent deep breathing. Feel the soft energy of
release and the grace of gratitude. Blow out the candle, thanking it
and the element of fire for supporting you on your journey today.
For two or more people, add an additional 5-10 minutes for each person
and take turns each mentioning one thing as you go around the group
again and again until the time is up.
I discovered this ritual with a friend and it was magical. We were both in tears at the end, our hearts so full of gratitude.
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Forgiveness
Forgiveness is the first and most important step in the healing process
and is required if we are to create the life we truly desire. This
simple ritual can and should be practiced over and over again.
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Anytime
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| Gather: |
Candle, paper, pen, small fireproof dish, lid or water to dowse flames
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Intention:
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To forgive and move on |
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Sit down, light candle. Think of the betrayal you wish to forgive.
Write a letter to the person you want to forgive. Tell them how they
have hurt and disappointed you and what you feel about that and them.
Get it all out- no holds barred. Spit, cry and curse if you must. Feel
your feelings and write until you have got it all out.
Once you are done, stop writing and take a few deep breaths. Then think
of at least one lesson you learned from the situation. Perhaps you
learned not to give your power away, or to always stand up for
yourself, or not to believe everything you hear.
Return to the letter and then continue to write to that person about
what they taught you, in spite of themselves. Write about how you are
going to integrate that learning into your life and how you and life
will be better because of it. Write until you have a feeling of
lightness. Take in a deep breath, really savor the feeling of
lightness. Imagine now that you are thanking that person for teaching
you such a valuable lesson. Tell them how have grown from the
interaction. Tell them "I forgive you." Do this until you really feel
it.
Once you have completed the above two steps light the letter on fire
and place it in the fireproof vessel. Breathe deeply as you watch it
burn silently saying to yourself, "I forgive you, I release you and let
you go."
When the letter is completely consumed by fire. Dowse it and dispose of
the ashes immediately. Once again let it go and walk away.
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