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En: What is a ritual and what purpose do they serve?
We encounter rituals regularly and everywhere: at a child's baptism, a birthday party with cake and candles, or in our daily prayers.
A ritual is an activity centered on a clear intention. This, in turn, can give us a sense of security and comfort. It is an expression of our inner world, which we connect with our outerworld and celebrate through symbolic actions.
A ritual can be quite simple, for example, by lighting a candle, dancing together, carefully chosen music, festive clothing, and decorating the ritual space. This uplifting of spirits is meant to help us become less preoccupied with our thoughts and instead connect more deeply with our bodies, allowing us to better connect with God, our ancestors, and/or ourselves.
Of course, there are much more elaborate rituals that indigenous peoples have practiced for millennia. These rituals focus particularly on connecting with the otherworldly. Since I'm not a shaman, you don't need to worry that I offer anything like that.
Instead, at Vessel you'll experience rituals that underscore and reinforce a workshop or course theme. And I'm really looking forward to that.🐉
We encounter rituals regularly and everywhere: at a child's baptism, a birthday party with cake and candles, or in our daily prayers.
A ritual is an activity centered on a clear intention. This, in turn, can give us a sense of security and comfort. It is an expression of our inner world, which we connect with our outerworld and celebrate through symbolic actions.
A ritual can be quite simple, for example, by lighting a candle, dancing together, carefully chosen music, festive clothing, and decorating the ritual space. This uplifting of spirits is meant to help us become less preoccupied with our thoughts and instead connect more deeply with our bodies, allowing us to better connect with God, our ancestors, and/or ourselves.
Of course, there are much more elaborate rituals that indigenous peoples have practiced for millennia. These rituals focus particularly on connecting with the otherworldly. Since I'm not a shaman, you don't need to worry that I offer anything like that.
Instead, at Vessel you'll experience rituals that underscore and reinforce a workshop or course theme. And I'm really looking forward to that.🐉
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