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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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. Advertising 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! Advertising 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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!Advertising 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. XxAdvertising 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! Advertising 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. Advertising 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.Advertising 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! Advertising 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
