Can help transitions between structure and less-structure. - Tom...............................RITUAL - repetitive - wiki
In addition to rituals often taking place in circles, rituals also mark circles of time. --Tree
In groups that are comfortable with ritual, it can often be the most powerful way to invoke Nature's energies in the group, even as simple as having flowers in the middle of a circle or standing holding hands around a tree. -- Tom. I agree that Gaia is often used at rituals but i wonder if that means listing Gaia there rather than Ritual here? --Tree
Go deeper by stepping outside of regular material/linear life patterns and thought patterns into spirit-sensing, ritual and the arts.
Rituals may be useful, in which each person is heard or appreciated in turn. -- Tom
Rituals often used to evoke magic. --Tree
The opening is a ritual, learning what makes for good ritual will help you do it better. --Tree
Rituals support Presence. --Tree
Silence can be a ritual, or part of one. --Tree
Unless your group is familiar with complex rituals, keep them extremely simple, for in that well-considered simplicity lies their power. -- Tom .... Sounds like a good reason for the reverse relationship. --John
Ritual can unite or divide a group, given that people often different ritualistic needs, while ritual (when agreed on) is a powerful cohesive force in the group. -- Tom
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