The Morning Ritual
Lilly Macfarlane
For centuries, rituals have offered a sense of structure, meaning, and clarity in daily life. The Morning Ritual is a podcast devoted to exploring the power of daily practices. Here, we believe that transformation doesn’t happen in a single moment, but in the quiet, consistent choices we make every day. By showing up for ourselves through ritual, we learn how to show up more fully for our relationships, our work, our communities — and the world.Each week, host Lilly Macfarlane sits down with teachers, artists, healers, and entrepreneurs to explore how their daily rituals help them stay grounded, clear, and aligned with their purpose. This podcast isn’t just for early risers or seasoned meditators. It’s for anyone curious about living with more presence, depth, and integrity. Rate, review & most importantly, enjoy! Let's connect! Don't be shy, please reach out on: www.lillybalch.com Instagram: @_themorningritual https://substack.com/@themorningritual
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Dec 29, 2020 • 14min
RESET pt 2: Letting Go
Welcome back to RESET, a 4 part mini-series to release the old and open to the new, planting seeds of intention. Yesterday we observed, reflected, and cultivated a sense of acceptance, and today we let go of what no longer serves us. “In the process of letting go, you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself” Deepak Chopra. Join me this Thursday 12/31 at 12p EST for a live guided meditation. Event details here: https://www.lillybalchyoga.com/eventsworkshops I hope to see you there!Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dec 28, 2020 • 18min
RESET pt 1: Observe, Reflect and Accept
This is the first of four episodes to rest, releasing the old and opening up to the new. This isn’t about putting pressure on yourself to set wild goals for the new year. Rather, this is a process of realizing what is worth releasing and setting the foundation for a fresh start. Essentially, planting seeds for the new year. In today's episode, we focus on laying down fertile soil through observation, reflection, and acceptance. Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Nov 30, 2020 • 10min
Metta Meditation
In metta meditation, we direct lovingkindness toward ourselves and then expand that compassion outwards to include our loved ones and ultimately all beings everywhere. Start your week off with this refreshing medi and be sure to rate, review, or share if you enjoy! Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Nov 26, 2020 • 17min
Living gratefully in difficult times
In honor of US Thanksgiving, let’s discuss and meditate on gratitude…and what gratitude looks like in 2020. We must trigger our relaxation response, soften the body and mind in order to open up to feelings of appreciation. How can we hold space for exactly how we feel and still open up to gratitude? This podcast is sponsored by Better Help, online therapy with licensed counselors, matched to meet your wants and needs. To get started and also help out this podcast, use our code, and get 10% off your first month of therapy. Visit TryBetterHelp.com/MorningRitual Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Nov 20, 2020 • 10min
7 minutes of stillness
Balance out all the doing with 7 minutes of stillness. Moments of mindful stillness allow your body and mind to relax and all you to open up to our fullest, wisest self. The Morning Ritual is sponsored by Better Help, online therapy with licensed counselors, matched to meet your wants and needs. To get started and also help out this podcast, use our code, and get 10% off your first month of therapy. Visit TryBetterHelp.com/MorningRitualOur Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Nov 13, 2020 • 13min
Re-center & Rejuvenate
Use this time to recenter, rejuvenate, and re-energize. An opportunity to take in the energy that you need. We’ll use breathwork and visualization to bring you back to center. If you enjoy these meditations please consider rating, reviewing, and/or sharing! Connect @themorningritualpodcast.Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Nov 11, 2020 • 11min
Embracing Change
Change is the only constant we have. Embracing impermanence allows us to adapt to the new and release the desire to control. Use this time to open to the present and accept all the ebbs and flows.Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Nov 9, 2020 • 10min
Letting Go of Stuck Stress
In today's episode, we use a combination of mindfulness and breathwork to release stuck stress and cultivate a sense of inner calm. From that state of peaceful presence let us set an intention for the rest of your day. This podcast is sponsored by Better Help, online therapy with licensed counselors, matched to meet your wants and needs. To get started and also help out this podcast, use our code, and get 10% off your first month of therapy. Visit TryBetterHelp.com/MorningRitualOur Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Nov 6, 2020 • 13min
Release The Mind Through Mantra
Today we use a mantra to focus and calm the mind. A mantra, a word or phrase that is repeated during meditation, is one of my favorite tools to release the mind and ground down into the present. This podcast is sponsored by Better Help, online therapy with licensed counselors, matched to meet your wants and needs. To get started and also help out this podcast, use our code, and get 10% off your first month of therapy. Visit TryBetterHelp.com/MorningRitualOur Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Nov 4, 2020 • 13min
Finding Balance in Stressful Times
There’s no doubt that these are stressful times. This meditation is designed for re-centering for rebalancing in times of chaos or uncertainty. We cannot control what is going on around us but what we can do is be proactive in coming back to our breath, returning to ourselves, and strengthen our muscles of resilience, of compassion, and shift our perspective. So let’s take this time to slow down together and do just that. Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
