The Importance of Rituals (and a Special Invitation)
Do you have any rituals?
I grew up being a fervent and devoted practitioner of rituals, and I've always cherished my family's traditions.
After I moved to France with my mother, every summer I flew back to Japan to visit my father and brother. And each time, there would be a couple of evenings where we played with small, handheld fireworks called Temochi Hanabi.
To this day, Japanese summers aren't the same without fireworks or Hanabi (literally "flower fires").
For me, there is beauty in the ceremoniousness, and ritualization gives me a sense of comfort and belonging, in coming back to some things that are familiar. They made me feel that “I had arrived home”; my father always picked me up at the train station and we would sing our song right away, there was always one big festive “Temaki Sushi” meal with my favorite seafood, abalone, and we would also have a long drive to the coast to visit my grandparents, etc.
As an adult, every occasion is an opportunity to invite friends for a workshop or ceremony; birthday parties, Christmas, New Year, Sundays, etc. I would bring some tools and would guide my friends to follow my instructions. I believe that those moments predestined me to be a coach!
That's why, today, I'm honored to present you with a year-end ritual. The Clarity Pages is a beautiful booklet with simple reflective prompts and a fun activity. A safe space to help you reflect on the past year, and create an intention for 2022 with a gentle and minimal approach.
Make some time to write in a peaceful, happy environment, with some relaxing music, at home or a quiet coffee shop.
You can choose to do this exercise alone, with your partner, your family, or friends.
Enjoy your favorite beverage to fuel your body and spirit with energy. These days, I like a coffee latte with coconut milk and turmeric. What's yours?
My hope is that you start 2022 feeling anchored, uplifted, and inspired.
Let’s share the abundance in our lives to create more abundance in the world.
Proceeds from the book sales will go to the World Food Programme to support their mission in saving lives in emergencies by providing food assistance to people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change.
Thank you.
Maika
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