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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Oct 9, 2020 • 11min
Mindfulness: Breath and Body
This mindfulness-based meditation practice uses body awareness and breath to set the tone for your day. If you enjoy these meditations be sure to rate, review, share, and connect with me @themorningritualpodcast!Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oct 7, 2020 • 10min
Layers of Listening
In today’s meditation, we get to practice deep listening. Carve out this time to listen to yourself with the same presence, gentleness, and compassion you would a loved one. You may come out the other side with a fresh perspective or at the very least a sliver of ease and relaxation.Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oct 5, 2020 • 12min
Lean Back into the Moment
We spend so much of our lives preparing for the future, planning, calculating, predicting, and expecting. While that most definitely serves a purpose, it can take us out of the moment. Use this time to 'lean back' into the present, to unwind and relax. Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oct 2, 2020 • 16min
At Ease in Body & Mind
This meditation is a phenomenal way to encourage ease in both the body and the mind. I hope you enjoy and feel free to share your thoughts with me @themorningritualpodcast! Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sep 30, 2020 • 15min
Calm & Clarity
In today’s meditation, we use visualization to cultivate inner lightness, calm, and clarity. If you enjoy these meditations please consider donating on www.Patreon.com/TheMorningRItual. Otherwise, rate, review, & share! Feel free to connect anytime at instagram.com/themorningritualpodcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sep 28, 2020 • 16min
Strength & Vitality
Tap into your personal power and start your week with a sense of strength and vitality. In today’s meditation, we explore “ujjayi pranayama”, otherwise known as victorious breath as a means to connect to our core. I hope you enjoy!Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sep 25, 2020 • 15min
Quieting the Monkey Mind
Let’s explore the concept of the “monkey mind”, work to quiet the thoughts, and discover our innate peace within. If you enjoy these meditations please rate, review, share! Xx Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sep 23, 2020 • 16min
Shifting Perspective
This meditation is an opportunity to shift your perspective on a certain situation or emotion that has you feeling stuck. As I’m sure you’ve experienced before, when we get wrapped up in negative emotions it really zaps our energy and clouds our thinking. Sometimes all it takes is a simple shift in perspective to open up to a new possibility, to bring about clarity, and potentially some inspiration. Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sep 21, 2020 • 17min
SOS Immediate Relief
Needing some immediate relief? Carve out 15 minutes to unwind, relax, and recharge. If you are enjoying these meditations please consider donating at Patreon.com/TheMorningRitual Otherwise, rate/review/share! Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sep 18, 2020 • 13min
Resilience in Unprecedented Times
Since the pandemic kicked off I’ve tried to think of the perfect thing to say to relieve all fears, worries, stresses, to find the perfect quote or lead the most heartwarming meditations but the truth is there is no one size fits all cure. But what we can do is build up our resilience and develop the strength to overcome obstacles, to be able to see a brighter future, and navigate this ever-changing world. Let us meditate on resilience. Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
