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Creating everyday rituals is a work in progress, even for me. My life is crazy busy. I have a full time job, a part time job, and I’m launching a new business. On top of that I’m homeschooling my two teenage sons, trying to start my garden after moving across the country, and playing wack-a-mole with the random daily tasks that inevitably pop up over the course of a day or week.

So, while I love the idea of ritual, it’s something that perpetually challenges me. Slowing down becomes an art form and little pockets of time can become intentional sacred moments.

For me, it’s a daily challenge and a work in progress. But even as I struggle to pause and be present in the seemingly mundane things, I’m aware how much I need these little sparks of magic in my life.

And when I’m able to make room for everyday rituals, I’m much more calm, centered, and connected.

Everyday Ritual is About Intention

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be on a retreat or have a beautiful altar space or be surrounded by crystals to practice an everyday ritual. You don’t have to do yoga or meditate for hours or practice breathwork until you’re ready to pass out.

Everyday rituals are created in the in-between moments. When you’re fully present with what’s happening around you or what you’re doing.

It’s all about intention. Even in the everyday, seemingly monotonous routines. With deliberate practice, you can transform the mundane into something sacred.

5 Daily Rituals for Everyday Life

Here are five simple but powerful rituals you can weave into your day to nourish your spirit and shift your energy.

1. A Moment of Presence (a.k.a. the Sacred Morning Sip)
Your morning tea, coffee, or herbal tonic can become a grounding ceremony. Before you drink, hold the cup in both hands, take a deep breath, and set an intention for (decide) how you want to feel today. Sip slowly. Let it be a moment of presence. (After its launch in June, a few dropperfuls of Inner Vision Elixir added to your drink can invite clarity and intuitive connection.)

2. Conscious Cleansing
Make your shower or morning face cleaning a soul rinse. Visualize any stress or stagnant energy washing down the drain. You can whisper a mantra like, “I release what no longer serves,” or simply imagine light flowing over you and rinsing away any negativity or stuck emotions. In this way, you can cleanse your body and your energetic field.

3. Breath as Prayer
Create a breath ritual to anchor yourself throughout the day. Take three deep breaths with your hands on your heart, whisper a meaningful affirmation, or take a few moments of stillness before switching tasks. These micro-rituals create powerful shifts in energy.

4. Phone-Free Pauses
We spend a lot of time with our technology. Reclaim transitional moments as sacred space: The five minutes before you fall asleep or the first moments after work. By letting these be tech-free pockets of restoration, you create opportunities for your body, heart, and soul to speak. Instead of scrolling, light a candle, stretch, or just sit in silence and see what comes up.

5. Evening Reflection or Gratitude Ceremony
End your day by coming back to self. Write down three things you’re grateful for. Light a candle and breathe with intention. Ask: What did I learn today? What am I ready to release?

Sacred living isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing it with intention.

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