"Closings are often marked by a 'letting go' ritual, a construction to help participants transition out to whatever comes next. Time markers, clocks, bells, gongs, breathing exercises and other oral or visual markers can be used to announce and recognize a closing." - Closing, GroupWorksDeck.org  "They must provide space, breathing room, before moving on to what's next." - Closing, GroupWorksDeck.org When you feel complete with your ritual, conclude it in a way that feels sweet to you. It might mean blowing out your candle, making a wish, or taking a last sip of tea. But first, find a way to capture the hygge essence of your ritual and take it with you. You might imagine filling up your heart space, or you might place your hands over your heart to feel it happening physically. As you head back into your day, think about what's ahead for you. What can you take from your ritual experience to make the rest of your day or night even better? See you next time! love, Jeanine
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4/27/2018 02:06:32 pm
Hmm. I guess I am too much of a rush. Once done, move on. 4/27/2018 02:37:41 pm
Thanks, Roy! It does work for me, but only if I surrender to not rushing forward. It isn't natural to me, unfortunately, but thank goodness, it can be learned. 4/28/2018 03:52:46 am
That is so cool! I love it. Like writing an email to yourself. 4/28/2018 03:19:13 am
Rituals need closure. At church, they have closure with a dismissal: "go in peace to love and serve the Lord." At home, it could be washing and putting away that tea cup with a feeling of love and thankfulness. The tea cup is there, awaiting the next tea ritual. 4/28/2018 03:54:46 am
Oh my gosh, I love that! You may have just transformed my experience of washing my teacup. Leave a Reply. |
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