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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Sep 16, 2020 • 11min
Return to the Present Moment
“Life gives you plenty of time to do whatever you want to do if you stay in the present moment.” - Deepak Chopra. Shift from thinking to sensing in today’s body-centered meditation. If you enjoy these meditations please consider donating to my Patreon page. Otherwise rate, review, and/or share!Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sep 14, 2020 • 13min
All the Feels: A Meditation on Emotions
Welcome back! Let us kick off season 4 with a meditation on emotions. For many of us, if not all, 2020 has been a rollercoaster of emotions. How may we create space from our feelings, to hold non-judgmental awareness of them? In today’s meditation, we explore just that. If you enjoy The Morning Ritual please consider making a donation on my Patreon page! Otherwise, rate/review/share. XxOur Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 24, 2020 • 6min
Week Four: Mantra Meditation (August Challenge)
A mantra is a word or phrase that is repeated during meditation. Through this use of repetition, we will work to focus and calm the mind in this week's episode. I challenge you to listen to this mantra meditation every day of this week and notice how your experience shifts. ***Mark your calendars! The Morning Ritual returns to its daily meditations next Monday, August 31st. In the meantime, rate, review, share, and, most importantly, have a lovely day! Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 17, 2020 • 8min
Week Three: Mindful in Minutes (August Challenge)
It’s week three of our August challenge! Where we focus on observing the mind without judging the thoughts that arise. (Easier said than done!) The challenge is to repeat this episode every day and notice how your experience changes every time you listen. Let me know how it goes for you! Connect at lillybalchyoga.com or @themorningritualpodcast on Instagram. Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 10, 2020 • 6min
Week Two: Breathing into Presence (August Challenge)
In the 2nd week of our August challenge, we use the breath as our anchor into the present moment.Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 3, 2020 • 9min
Week One: Embodiment (August Challenge)
Welcome to The Morning Ritual's August challenge! I will be posting new meditations every Monday designed to be repeated for the remainder of the week. The theme of week 1: embodiment. I hope you enjoy. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jul 31, 2020 • 8min
Meditation for Balance
Today we return to an episode from season 1, a meditation all about balance. Explore how we create balance within and maintain it with a sense of present awareness.Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jul 30, 2020 • 8min
Back to Basics
Don't let the name fool you, this practice is for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. We are taking it "back to the basics" by refocused on a core part of our meditation practice: the breath. We anchor our awareness on the breath as a means to calm the mind and bring ourselves back into the present moment. Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jul 29, 2020 • 7min
Spontaneous Gratitudes
Start your morning with a positive perspective, inviting spontaneous gratitudes to arise without force. This quick meditation is an easy, accessible way to set the tone for your day. Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jul 28, 2020 • 8min
On Happiness + Joy
Through the act of simply being let us tap into our innate joy within. I hope you enjoy! And if you do, please consider rating, reviewing, or sharing.Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
