Rituals take on the context of an action, or series of actions, that must occur in order for something extravagant to occur. When aligning yourself into a routine that continues to set you up for success day in and day out, you create opportunities for yourself by creating a blissful environment. Rituals require congruence with the mindset that enables you as the best version of your daily self.
For example;
Lets examine Seymour Wynns, a fictional person that is just like you.
It’s Monday. Seymour wakes up, drinks a glass of water, goes for a walk, drinks a cup of coffee and gets ready for an 8 hour shift at work. He’s drained of energy but drags himself into the gym to do workouts he doesn’t have motivation to do. He makes dinner and goes to sleep because Tuesday’s only 6 hours away already.
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Mundane right? What if Seymour Wynns took his normal routine and defined the extravagant event that comes with each preparatory step as the day unfolds?
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It’s a new day, Seymour is grateful for sleeping at an adequate time for him to get a full night’s rest. He worked hard in the gym yesterday, and his body definitely needed some water replenishing after sleeping a full night and not drinking water while sleeping! He decides that walking, even a shorter distance than last week is a good way to begin the day. After his walk, his ritual of drinking coffee to enable him to start his day is fully appreciated. He has a great day at work, completed projects with his team, and completed his goal workout at the gym. His food tastes great because of the ritual of food for replenishment and a reward for a hard day’s work remains a reminder that when he works with intention for himself, that he will always be rewarded.
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Rituals take on the connotation of steps in place for a grand event. Making it through a Monday may be your extravagant event, or getting enough studying completed for an exam, or if it’s getting to the health you deserve. The goals that require a couple (or more) steps to achieve can be perceived as too steep to overcome or stepping stones that give you enough vertical support to enjoy the peace that comes with helping out “future you”
~By Adrian Sotalbo
