Rituals

This year for me so far has been one of tremendous growth and yet I feel that I have barely scratched the surface. My knowledge regarding most of the topics I have journal about this year has been with me for quite some time, but this years journey has pulled that knowledge to the forefront. I find my awareness and mindfulness rapidly increasing and I can feel connections being made everywhere. There is still so much more to know, be and accomplish.

I am realising more and more how important it is to recognise everything that is good in my life and all that I am grateful for. I get caught up in the busyness and routine of life, and for chunks of time I forget to consciously have appreciation for everything and everyone in my life and the universe that we are fortunate to live in.

Let's face it, even if we downsize and reduce, we still have busy lives. When you factor in family, children, pets, work, kung fu, volunteering and unexpected events etc. our lives are full and extremely busy at times. All the more reason to incorporate some ritual into our every day lives in order to help us in our quest to be more aware, mindful and appreciative.

I've realised how important and lacking ritual is in my own life. I am now looking for ways to add ritual into my everyday routine. Something as small as starting the day with a thank you for the day ahead, and ending the day with a thank you for all that we were given. I also want to take some time throughout the day to add ritual into my routine. I just don't know what that's going to be yet.

Rituals, ceremony, traditions and customs; these are all extremely important. This is what keeps us grounded, mindful, aware, and creates order and balance. They help to give our life purpose and teaches us to respect the world around us and all living beings. They are the legacies that has been left to us by past generations, which we will continue to observe and expand on for future generations to come.

Michele Ward


Numbers

sit ups           915         (30,220
push ups       1085       (21,040
walking         28.49k   (874.23)
sparring         0            (156)
kempo           27          (183)
nunchuks       31          (407)
Aok's             36          (549)