When hectic schedules emerge, how can you stay grounded through rituals and why do they matter? Take some of history’s most ...

Until last year, I had never even heard of a grief ritual, so I certainly didn’t know what one was. But I was tossed into the ocean of grief when my father passed away after a long illness. I was lost ...

Are there things that you do in certain settings, at particular times, that evoke a feeling and remind you of what is important? When I step up to bat in softball, I tap the bat twice just past the ...

The spring equinox 2024, or spring solstice, will take place on March 19 at 11:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, the earliest one since 1896. During this time, the sun's direct rays cross the equator into ...

Rituals are an important part of who we are as humans. When people attend religious ceremonies, celebrate a birthday or cook Thanksgiving dinner, we are engaged in rituals. These gatherings are ...

A morning ritual can set the right tone for the day, every day. But it’s not as straightforward as brushing your teeth, getting dressed, and grabbing a cup of coffee. “Every morning starts with kind ...

The Full Moon is a perfect time to make a wish; whether it be for love, wealth, health, or in your general activities. When you have a specific wish in mind, there is a suitable ritual for it, and ...

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He said, “Rituals are the kinds of things that, at first glance, don't make any sense in terms of human behavior, but are deeply meaningful to people." His previous research has taken him to remote ...

A morning ritual to wake up the body or an evening cup for refreshing conversations, chai has been central to our lives. And in this wellness first world, expert spills the tea on how to brew a ...

Football fans get more emotional in pre-match rituals than during the actual game, suggests new research. The study of Brazilian football supporters showed that the intense feelings of joy, unity and ...