Ritual. One of those words that stirs many emotions depending on who hears it. Often misunderstood and vilified by some, ritual is a common practice among nearly all faiths, just by a different name. Ritual at its core is a process to focusing the mind and intent. Some would call it prayer, some communion, some would call it casting and some would call it meditation.
The purpose behind any ritual is to take our minds away from the day to day trials, hardships, stress and distractions so that we may focus on one particular intent. Whether that be to commune with a higher power, to focus our own minds, or to share the energies of those around us, ritual helps us to shrug off the negative and focus on the positive in life.
So the next time you kneel to pray, receive holy communion, cast a bit of magick, or meditate on inner peace, realize that the world over, people are attempting to do the same thing, just calling it something else. Understanding that is the first step to acceptance to another person's faith and spiritual practice. What you believe holds true for you, just as what they believe holds true for them.
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