Creating Spontaneity in Rituals

Similar to habits, only better, rituals are often seen as more meaningful or significant than habits.

For example, rituals break down large, seemingly insurmountable actions into smaller, more achievable ones.

Rituals are typically done with greater intention, creating a sense of the mythical, almost spiritual, with them, and are particularly helpful with actions that require motivation and focus.

When following rituals, you create comfort and structure in times of uncertainty.

Because rituals come from a high level of energy and consciousness, you are fully engaged, focusing on the experience of the actions rather than just their completion.

That’s different from following a routine. With routine, you also follow a regular sequence of actions but without the same sense of purpose.

Similarly, rituals differ from habits concerning the level of energy and consciousness involved.

But once you consistently establish a ritual, it soon becomes a routine, requiring less energy and consciousness.

Not long after, it transforms into habit, requiring very little energy and consciousness.

From Ritual to Routine to Habit

Fortunately or unfortunately, being human means we’re attracted to novelty, growing discontented with the same old, same old. We may love the power of habit, but the idea of ritual might turn us off because of the villain it’s partnered with: Boredom.

What’s the key to avoiding boredom? Spontaneity.

And the key to spontaneity? Creativity.

So how can you be spontaneous when it comes to rituals?

This guide provides ideas for how to create spontaneity when it comes to maintaining our rituals.