The Ritual Journal

Woman doing a seated twist for somatic release and nervous system healing

What Is Somatic Work and Why Does It Actually W...

A few years ago, after I stopped drinking alcohol for health reasons, I found myself searching for new ways to unwind. I missed the ritual of a glass of wine...

What Is Somatic Work and Why Does It Actually W...

A few years ago, after I stopped drinking alcohol for health reasons, I found myself searching for new ways to unwind. I missed the ritual of a glass of wine...

Journal with black pen on blanket with smoky quartz, headphones and green silk pants for moment to reset and relax the nervous system

The 10-Minute Ritual That Helped Me Feel Like M...

Recently experienced a period when I felt completely out of rhythm. I was waking up exhausted, sleeping more than usual and still needing an afternoon nap. I didn’t know how...

The 10-Minute Ritual That Helped Me Feel Like M...

Recently experienced a period when I felt completely out of rhythm. I was waking up exhausted, sleeping more than usual and still needing an afternoon nap. I didn’t know how...

Glass with red cherry mocktail and rosemary sprig on a wooden cutting board with a cut lemon

Why I Include Mocktails in My Rituals: A Sensor...

When I stopped drinking alcohol, I didn’t miss the buzz. I missed the ritual. The small, grounding act of preparing a drink. Whether it was to unwind, to connect, or to...

Why I Include Mocktails in My Rituals: A Sensor...

When I stopped drinking alcohol, I didn’t miss the buzz. I missed the ritual. The small, grounding act of preparing a drink. Whether it was to unwind, to connect, or to...

Citrine, amethyst, agate,Rose quartz, citrine and pyrite on a mantle with a gold bowl

A Beginner’s Guide to Crystals: Energy, Intenti...

Eight years ago, I found myself in one of the most disorienting chapters of my life. I had lost my job and been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and while the...

A Beginner’s Guide to Crystals: Energy, Intenti...

Eight years ago, I found myself in one of the most disorienting chapters of my life. I had lost my job and been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and while the...

Hand holding mug in candlelit room with pink candles and smoky quartz crystal for relaxing ritual

Somatic Practices to Wind Down at Night

Somatic rituals for the moments after everything's finally quiet. Most nights, when the kids are in bed, after the house is picked up and sage has cleansed, everything looks calm...

Somatic Practices to Wind Down at Night

Somatic rituals for the moments after everything's finally quiet. Most nights, when the kids are in bed, after the house is picked up and sage has cleansed, everything looks calm...

Sage stick in bundle with smoke wafting in front of plaid carpet and floral ottoman and fireplace

How to Sage Your Space

I still remember the first time I saw someone waving a sage stick on TV to cleanse their new home. I was intrigued and curious, what did it mean to...

How to Sage Your Space

I still remember the first time I saw someone waving a sage stick on TV to cleanse their new home. I was intrigued and curious, what did it mean to...