The Space Deck | Ritual Suit

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ritual

Habitual behaviors to realize an intended mental or physical state.

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The Pablo Neruda

Write an ode to ritualize the mundane.
The Pablo Neruda
Instructions
1. Identify an overlooked action or object in your life (i.e. brushing your teeth or a soup spoon).
2. Write an ode to the thing you choose.
3. Reflect on that ode when you next encounter the object or moment of inspiration.
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Searching for odes by Pablo Neruda on your favorite search engine for examples and inspiration.
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Create and Destroy

Perform a ritual to free yourself from a negative aspect in your life.
Create and Destroy
Instructions
1. Create or find an object that embodies a negative influence you are facing.
2. Design a ritual to destroy that object.
3. Complete the ritual of destruction to rid yourself of that negative influence.
Consider
- What will you do?
- Where will you go?
- Who needs to be there?
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Good Morning; Good Night

Mindfully convert your habits into ritual practice.
Good Morning; Good Night
Instructions
1. Observe and record your morning and evening habits for one week. For example, do you look at your phone first thing in the morning?
2. Identify one unwanted habit and replace it with a beneficial ritual.
3. Practice this new ritual for one week.
4. Reflect on this change. Is it something that you want to continue? Are there other unwanted habits you want to replace?
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Jar of Awesomeness

A growing visual reminder to celebrate your achievements.
Jar of Awesomeness
Instructions
1. Get a jar or other clear container.
2. Every time you accomplish something (big or small), write it on a piece of paper and drop it in your jar.
3. Once a month, open the jar and read your accomplishments.
4. Give yourself a treat!
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Tracking the progress of a specific project using this method.
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The Bower Bird

Using totems, create a physical to-do list to prioritize and give reverence to aspects of life that you tend to overlook.
The Bower Bird
Instructions
1. Identify valuable (but often forgotten) parts of your life and find or create physical totems to represent them.
2. Each morning, rearrange the totems in order of importance or priority. Use them as a reminder to make space in your life for what they represent.
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Reflection

Retreat to a quiet space where you can reflect and record your daily experiences.
Reflection
Time

5-10 minutes once a day

Instructions
1. Find a quiet place where you won't be interrupted.
2. Spend five minutes reflecting on the day. Observe both positive and negative experiences.
3. Write down your observations, what you learned, and what you might do differently.
4. Breathe and let the day go.
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The Lincoln Hawk

Design a transformation ritual to become empowered.
The Lincoln Hawk
Instructions
1. Choose an action, location, or a wearable accessory when you want to feel empowered. Wonder Woman twirls. Lincoln Hawk spins his hat. What's yours?
2. Anytime you need a boost, perform this behavior to become your own superhero.
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Searching for over the top switch on your favorite search engine to watch a clip of the movie reference.
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