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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Jul 27, 2020 • 6min
Mindful Goal Setting
Start your week off with mindful goal setting. We will use visualization to get clear on the micro-steps needed to reach our macro visions. It can help to grab a pen and paper for this one! Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jul 24, 2020 • 11min
Stress Management Meditation
Let us move through a few stress-reducing, anxiety-relieving, calming techniques to bring you back into the moment with a heightened sense of clarity and ease. If you haven’t already be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share! Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jul 23, 2020 • 7min
Unwind with Sound
In today’s episode, we unwind into the moment through the use of sound. Donation-based online classes at lillybalchyoga.com Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2mmLUxHaI1FfUp5dAbEt8k?si=Ak-oWZ3vRoOpcBKj_j_QFg Sound Bath by Michelle BercOur Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jul 22, 2020 • 9min
Letting Be
We all understand the importance of letting things go, creating space for what truly aligns, but before we can let things go, we must let things be. In today’s meditation that’s exactly what we will practice. Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jul 21, 2020 • 7min
Seven Mindful Minutes
Feeling stressed? Take 7 minutes out of your day to settle into the moment with an accessible mindfulness practice. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and most importantly enjoy! Music: Portugal (A Lift) by Sea Oleena.Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jul 20, 2020 • 10min
Open & Peaceful Mind
Today we will cultivate an open, peaceful state of mind by comparing the mind to a vast ocean, deep beneath the surface there is a calm, spacious, clarity just like our minds when we move beyond our thoughts, emotions, and sensations. Feel free to reach out anytime @themorningritualpodcast, I look forward to hearing from you!Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jul 17, 2020 • 11min
Developing Self Compassion
Having compassion for yourself is no different than having compassion for others. And when you are kind, loving, and compassionate to yourself your ability to do so with others is much greater. Cultivate self-compassion in today’s meditation. Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jul 16, 2020 • 9min
Cleansing & Clearing
Cleanse and clear your energy with today’s meditation, an opportunity to hold greater space for others, build deeper connections, and stronger presence. Let's connect at lillybalch.com Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jul 15, 2020 • 11min
4-7-8 Breathing for Deep Relaxation
Trigger your body’s relaxation response with 4-7-8 breathing, an easy, accessible way to calm both the body and the mind. From a place of ease and clarity, we will set an intention for the day ahead. Subscribe, rate, review, and enjoy!Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jul 14, 2020 • 10min
Find Peace with Uncertainty
Let go of the need to control and find peace with uncertainty in today’s meditation. From there we open up to the joy and freedom that uncertainty can bring. Clear any distractions, find your comfortable seat, and enjoy. Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
