In Between
Relationship Rituals
This is Sean here and we are discovering how we create, maintan and support our HHIA relationships. We have looked at creating space with time and trust. This time we are going to deal with the simple and sublime ritual.
Time and Trust
I believe in rituals.
Charles Simonyi
Rituals are a significant part of our lives. They allow us to focus and enhance our intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual states. Depending on the ritual and the intent we are able to grow and maintain connections, talents, skills and knowledge. In other words rituals are a vital and integral part of our lives.
Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Our rituals range from daily to weekly, monthly and annually as well as once in a life time events. One the one hand rituals are part of our daily lives offer us structure and strength in a moment. On the other hand, rituals provide focus and systems to support us.
Rituals can be enjoyed both together or individually and can range from:
- Snoozing
- Making Coffee
- Serving Tea
- Breakfast / Brunch
- Prayer
- Yoga
- Cooking
- Locking the Door
- Taking a Walk
- Driving
- Getting Together
- Cleaning
- Going online
- Dancing
- Dating
- Baptisms
- Birthdays
- Weddings
- Holidays
Just About Everything
Most of the things that we do can be ritualized and made more significant and sacred through our awareness and intention. When we make a date for example. We can intentionally choose a location that is special for us or for our date. We can be aware of the time and weather. Ideally, our choices and preparation help us to emotionally connect with the experience, our partners and ourselves in the moment.
Intent and Awareness
Through rituals we can find greater understanding of our selves and our partners. Rituals are also an opportunity to express our intellectual interest and emotional enthusiasm with regard to our HHIA relationships.
These can range from:
- Initial Introductions/Meeting
- First Dates
- Dating
- Partnerships
- Marriages
- Intimate Friendships
- All Happy Healthy Intimate Adult Relationships
- …
Initially, rituals can help us to focus our energies and intentions to a single goal or relationship. Over time, rituals help us to remain in sync and aware of our purpose and intentions within ourselves and our relationships. Ultimately, rituals help us to enhance and support our awareness and intentions through our days and lives.
Rituals are important. Nowadays it’s hip not to be married. I’m not interested in being hip.
John Lennon
Enthusiasm & Interest
This awareness and intention can support our enthusiasm and interest in our lives. We can also be rescued or liberated from habits, routine, addiction, and even boredom through ritual.
These rituals can also include incorporating romance into our lives and loves. We will consider romance in relationship next time.
This is Sean. Try being aware of your intentions for yourself (and with those who are important to you) this week and see what happens.
(You can always contact me for more concrete suggestions.)
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