Are there things that you do in certain settings, at particular times, that evoke a feeling and remind you of what is important? When I step up to bat in softball, I tap the bat twice just past the ...

Rituals also pop up in moments that hinge on performance, such as public speaking or sports events. Doing a ritual won’t directly control the outcome of a debate or game, but for some people, it can ...

DEAR BONNIE: I saw a YouTube video of you doing a Lion’s Gate ritual of bringing in abundance and I was fascinated by it. Could you tell me more and how I could do a ritual to bring in abundance now?

Try rotating your offerings through the season. Start with “burning away” energy in early winter. Move into energizing herbs ...

Rituals can mark time and space, create new identities, and connect people to something bigger. Rituals aren’t meaningless actions. They can mark time and space, create new identities, and connect ...

Holidays and other celebrations, such as weddings, the Superbowl, or family reunions bring a natural opportunity to think through family rituals—our routines and traditions. For example, one of my ...

Description: We explore Día de los Muertos as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through shared joy. Summary: We investigate ...

From wearing a lucky pair of socks, to following family traditions, rituals are embedded in our everyday lives. Dimitris Xygalatas is an anthropologist and scientist at The University of Connecticut, ...

Changing up your daily routine is easier said than done. It’s also worth it—at least according to Michael I. Norton, author of our April SELF Well-Read Book Club pick, The Ritual Effect. In the book, ...