Rituals That Anchor Us: How Small Practices Shape Big Shifts
There’s a quiet kind of power in the rituals we keep; those steady, often simple moments we return to, not because we have to, but because we’ve learned what a difference they make.
Over the years, my own rituals have evolved. There were seasons when I was single, others when I was traveling constantly, and others where life revolved around partnership and caregiving. Through it all, I’ve come to understand this: our practices don’t need to be perfect to be powerful. They just need to meet us where we are. Here are some examples of what's helped me.
1. Movement
For me, this is non-negotiable. Not hours at the gym or punishing workouts, just something daily that reconnects me with my body. It could be a walk in fresh air, a yoga flow, or strength training that makes me feel strong. What matters most is that I look forward to it and I finish feeling better than I started. It’s not a chore. It’s a celebration of what my body can do. That movement creates space for the next ritual: stillness.
2. Meditation
After I move, I meditate. Sometimes for ten minutes, sometimes for five. I used to overthink meditation, wondering if I was “doing it right,” or if it even counted. Now I know the magic isn’t in doing it perfectly, it’s in enjoyment. Guided meditations are fantastic! In those moments of quiet, I’ve received the most unexpected and helpful insights. A gentle thought nudging me to consider a physical relocation. A knowing that a business decision wasn’t right. Even reassurance about something as simple as a conversation I was dreading. That’s the beauty of intuition: it doesn’t shout. It will speak, if we give it room.
3. Journaling
Journaling is another tool I return to often. When I write, I’m not trying to craft something eloquent. I’m releasing what’s in my mind. Over time, patterns emerge that I wouldn’t have noticed otherwise. It’s like turning on a lightswitch in a room. You begin to see what’s really there.
4. Oracle Decks
There are days when I’m anxious or spinning in circles. That’s when I reach for an oracle card deck. Not for answers, but for grounding: One card. One moment of reflection. It’s incredible how the card drawn always resonates with my day.
In Closing
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: rituals are less about what you do and more about how they make you feel. You don’t need an elaborate routine or hours of free time. You just need a few touchpoints that bring you back to yourself.
Why does this matter? I believe when you feel better, you RECEIVE better. You make decisions from alignment. You notice synchronicities. You stop forcing outcomes and start trusting timing, and that is where real self-growth begins, because all of those little inspired actions catapult you into opportunities that change your life.
So whether your ritual is a morning stretch, a quick card pull, or a walk with your favorite playlist, please honor it.
If you’re looking for support, or just curious about what working with a mentor might feel like, I’d love to connect via email (laurie@goldenpath.me). Sometimes the right guidance arrives when we least expect it, and the journey becomes that much more fun when it’s shared.
Warmly,
Laurie
