My creative morning ritual, the details of which I shared in last week’s blog and Podcast 081, keeps me present to my Essence and Purpose and that which is most important to me to lead a fulfilled and joyful life. The whole process helps me to clear mental clutter, judgment, fear, and concerns whether they be petty or profound.
While writing my Creative Morning Ritual blog, I realized that the sacred time I spend preparing for my day is as much about what I avoid doing as the actions that I take. That is, in order for me to focus and get into the head space I require, there are activities that I save for when my ritual is complete, later in the day, or that I skip altogether.
The key is focusing on what’s important to me, and eliminating the rest. It is a never-ending process of growth, reiteration, and starting over.
Consider what you can remove from your own morning to make space to add something more important to you, I bet you can find just a bit more room to be present to yourself and your highest priorities!
The following (which I elaborate on somewhat in the audio and on the blog) are some of the things that I avoid early in the day to make space for a meaningful ritual:
1. Snoozing
3. Complicated grooming or dressing routines
4. Running around to gather what I will wear/use/bring that day
5. Participating in diet culture, weighing myself, restricted eating, using exercise in a punitive way
6. Negative self-talk and beating myself up about things I have no control over
- What do your days require of you?
- What will you omit from your morning to make space for your own creative ritual?
Let’s connect by email or on Instagram @ablythecoach, I would love to hear your perspective!
Blythe Stephens, MFA, Bliss Catalyst
Creator of A Blythe Coach: dance through your difficulties and take leaps of faith into a joyful, fulfilling life