{"id":206858,"date":"2020-04-13T14:35:23","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T14:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/strengthbasedliving.com\/?p=206858"},"modified":"2021-05-05T16:44:29","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T16:44:29","slug":"the-power-of-rituals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/getting-inspired\/the-power-of-rituals\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Rituals"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we adjust to our new \u2018normal,\u2019 time continues to march forward. We\u2019re in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet people all over the world are celebrating religious holidays like Easter and Passover. Steeped in rituals, these traditions can help us feel comforted when under duress.<\/p>\n

As one of the 24 character strengths<\/a>, spirituality is about connecting with meaning and purpose in daily life. It\u2019s accessible to all of us, not only those who practice organized religions. Notice that within the word itself lies the noun, \u2018ritual.\u2019 In times of hardship, rituals can be powerful tools for managing stress and emotions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Restorative Power of Ritual<\/a>, a Harvard Business Review article, describes how we can expand our perspective on the power of rituals. Mike Norton, a Harvard Business School professor who studied the effects of rituals on well-being, says that:<\/p>\n