We tend not to think of the significance of ritual in our modern lives.  For most of us, the daily rituals involve getting to and from work, dealing with the everyday demands of caring for home, families and business. I think the lack of ritual in our lives is the reason why so many question the purpose of it all and wonder why their lives seem to lack real meaning to anyone but themselves. Yet ritual has a way of helping us to focus, to appreciate and value what is good in our lives. Continue reading →