If you've ever tried to start a new habit, then you know how hard it can be. Starting any type of routine is difficult because you're doing something that has no precedent in your life. That's why I'm bringing up the importance of ritual today: through the use of rituals, we can make change easier by creating a foundation for service that gives us structure and meaning.

Building a Foundation 

Daily practice is a way for you to build the foundations that serves you. You can use your daily practice to set an intention for the day, develop skills and habits, be in touch with what's happening around you, and reflect on how these things connect to your larger path of service.

A daily practice is a regular activity that brings meaning into our lives; it’s something we do every day, no matter what happens. It’s also something that requires effort and discipline—not just because it requires time and energy, but because it means committing yourself wholeheartedly to a deep commitment over time.

Here are some examples of common daily practices that can set the foundation for your spiritual journey.

• Waking up early
• Meditating or praying
• Moving your body — this is a grounding practice that connects you with yourself
• Journaling about how you feel (and reflecting on those feelings)
• Taking a walk or reading alone in nature

The Importance of Ritual

Rituals are an important part of life. They help us to maintain a sense of balance and calm in our lives, as well as focus on our spiritual and mental health. Rituals can also help us connect with the world around us, which is important for our health and well-being.

Just as a temple is kept clean and comfortable, decorated and adorned to its purpose, you need to take care of your being. This does not mean conforming to standards and social norms of what "taking care of yourself" is. This is doing what is best for you, in whatever practice it manifests in. 

Designing A Daily Practice

While it is possible to start with a complex practice, for most people the best way to get started is by choosing one that is simple and easy to incorporate into your daily life. You may want to try different types of practices, but you should avoid doing too many at once. When you set out on this path, choose a single practice and stick with it for at least two weeks before adding more activities or changing things around. This will help you develop a habit of mindfulness and make sure that what you are doing feels right for you.

When deciding which activity will be right for your personality and interests, think about how much time you can devote each day without feeling overwhelmed or stressed out by the process itself—and how much time would be ideal? Do not feel like there has to be any specific goal associated with starting something new; rather than worrying about “getting results” right away (which can easily lead us back into our old habits), just focus on finding something that suits your inner self!

Is This Sustainable?

When it comes to ritual, you may be wondering what is sustainable. You might think that it's too much work or that your life is too busy for this. But I'm here with good news: it's not! The answer lies in making your ritual work for you and be practical for the situation you're in right now.

You see, rituals don't have to be super complicated or time-consuming; they just need to fit into the life of someone who has other responsibilities and commitments outside of their daily practice. And while some people have time every morning before they leave the house or after they get home from work (or both), many don't have those types of windows available because they're working full-time jobs with multiple responsibilities outside of those roles as well. So how do we make our spiritual rituals sustainable?

How to Decide What is Right For You

Most of us are familiar with the concept of daily meditation or prayer, but it can be hard to know where to start. The first step is being open to change and experimenting with what works best for you. You may want to try different practices and rituals over time until finding something that feels right.

Start small and don’t be too ambitious when it comes to changing your habits—you won't stick with them if they feel like an obligation rather than a positive addition to your daily routine. Don't worry about what other people are doing either—this isn’t about copying others, so don’t stress if someone else has a different approach!

For example, instead of setting aside an hour each day for yoga or meditation, maybe try just five minutes at the beginning of each morning. Maybe you'll find that five minutes isn't enough—then increase it again by another five minutes next week!

Developing a daily practice is the first step to building a foundation that serves you, and is crucial to building healthy habits and self-care.

In the words of Maya Angelou, “If one does not have the ability to develop some kind of spiritual life within themselves, if they don’t have their own private relationship with God or whatever name you want to call it, then it is very difficult for them on any other level at all.”

What are you using your time and energy on? How much effort are you putting into making sure that every day counts? You should be spending as much time tending your garden as possible because tomorrow might never come!

What do I mean by ‘tending your garden?’ It means practicing daily rituals that allow us to grow spiritually through prayer, meditation, or reflection (whichever works best for you). Developing these practices will give us vital tools so that we can serve others better than ever before!

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all of the things in your life, it may be time to get more intentional about what you do with your time. A daily ritual can help you set aside some space for yourself and build a foundation that will support you in your spiritual practice.