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/@themorningritualThe Morning Ritual is produced by The Space (London).
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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/MorningRitualAdvertising 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/MorningRitualAdvertising 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Nov 2, 2020 • 12min
Facing Fear
We return to an episode on fear from Season 1. We are taught to move away from fear when in reality, we must lean into our fears in order to release them. Just as a loved one or trusted friend may express their fears to us, we must step back, listen to, and hold compassion for our own. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oct 30, 2020 • 10min
An Unhurried Presence
Use this meditation as an invitation to slow down, to connect to your innate peace within, and cultivate an unhurried presence. This episode was inspired by a Lao Tzu quote, "nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished". I hope you find peace and compassion as you slow down and trust the unhurried presence within. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oct 28, 2020 • 10min
Awakening Vitality
Explore a breath practice designed to revitalize and awaken you followed by a meditation on vitality. Like a reset button for the mind, approach your day with a sense of radiance. I hope you enjoy! **New Space Music by Brian EnoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oct 26, 2020 • 9min
Letting Go in 5 Mindful Minutes
Take a few minutes out of your day to consciously let go of what no longer serves you. Release tension in both the body and the mind and open up to this very moment. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oct 23, 2020 • 13min
Spacious Mind
The spacious mind has room for everything. Carve out this time to allow all things to be as they are and observe the expansive quality of your mind. If you enjoy these meditations please rate, review, or share. *New Space Music by Brian EnoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oct 21, 2020 • 9min
Open up to the Present
Release into the moment through breath and body awareness cultivating a sense of ease and presence.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oct 19, 2020 • 11min
Foundations of Mindfulness
Explore the foundations of mindfulness as a pathway to live with greater presence, clarity and peace. If you enjoy these meditations please rate, review, or share! This podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp, 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/MorningRitualAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
