Finding Flow : Why Rituals Aren't Just for Monks and Pinterest Boards

Life in the city can feel like someone hit "fast-forward" and forgot to hand you the remote. Between dodging emails, people, and your own inner critic, the moments you do get to yourself often end up being sacrificed to the gods of mindless scrolling or Netflix binges that somehow leave you more drained than when you started. (How? You were literally lying down.)

Let's be honest, we've all ghosted our own wellbeing at some point. It's easier than it should be. We sideline ourselves with distractions, thinking the next gadget, job title, or immaculate flat will fix the funky feeling in our bones. Spoiler: it won't. That itch you're trying to scratch? It's not for a new phone. It's for connection, with yourself.

In fact, it can feel way more "productive" to clock in extra hours for your boss than to spend 10 minutes checking in with your own inner world. But let's flip that script.

Enter: Rituals (The Good Kind)

Now before you roll your eyes and picture someone chanting with crystals at sunrise, breathe.

Rituals don't need to be fancy. They're just intentional actions done with care. The difference between a routine and a ritual? One feels like a chore. The other feels like a hug from your higher self.

They're your anchor. Your "you" time. A way of reminding your nervous system that you're not just a hamster in the hustle wheel.

Examples of Low-Lift, High-Vibe Rituals:

• Making your morning coffee with both hands, no phone, just vibes

• A 3-minute breath check-in before opening your inbox

• Lighting a candle while you journal and pretending you're the main character (because... you are)

• Moving your body for five minutes to music you actually love (no burpees required)

• Looking up at the sky and whispering "okay universe, I'm listening" (optional but oddly powerful)

Why This Matters

Here's the thing, your brain loves a little rhythm. That's why people thrive on structure (even if we fight it). Rituals give your day a bit of poetry. A sense of meaning. They remind you that you're in your life, not just surviving it.

You don't have to overhaul your schedule or wake up at 5 a.m. to be "that person." Just start where you are. One small, sacred moment at a time.

Your Flow, Your Rules

Creating rituals is less about adding more and more about bringing intention to what's already there. You get to design them to reflect your rhythm, your energy, your weird, wonderful life.

You are the master of your universe. You get to choose the soundtrack, the tempo, and the little touchpoints that make your day feel like you.

Now go light that candle, sip that tea, breathe that breath, or do all three. Flow is found in the in-between. You don't need to earn it; you just need to make space for it.