01/11/2026
I used to think I wasn’t someone who had rituals — just chaos, momentum, and getting through the day.
A few years ago, I met someone who introduced structure and steadiness into my life. Not control — but presence. And somewhere along the way, a ritual formed.
Now, when I don’t get to begin my morning the same way, I feel it in my body.
I recently listened to a conversation between Mel Robbins and Mark Nepo where he speaks about the difference between routines and rituals — routines get us through the day, but rituals are performed with presence and intention, they remind us why we’re here.
This season of returning to school, recommitting to my craft, and grounding myself in intention feels less like a routine… and much more like a ritual.