A Reflection on Rituals

An anonymous author shares their reflections on rituals.

Why do rituals exist?

• to be passed down, to be remembered up

• meaning

• connection, belonging, celebration, recognition

Haiku #1

Rituals existing

In stillness and in movement

Through time, space, and minds

What do rituals connect you to?

• my past / my future

• my interconnectedness to others, my surroundings, my shared beliefs

• respect and value intangibles

• moment of no time.

Haiku #2

Ripples Rippling Out

Remember to Remember

We Are Not Alone

Why do we drop rituals?

• discover inconsistencies or lies

• [we can] improve them / transform them but underlying meaning may remain if it makes sense to us