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