both of these essays were so lovely and an absolute pleasure to read!!!! rituals are such comforts, and I love Ellen's comparison between rituals and routines and I agree with so many points you make!! routines don't work for me either, but rituals seem to. every morning, I make myself a cup of cold cocoa and write whatever's on my mind. it makes the rest of my day seem so much more bearable <3
Cold cocoa is *such* a foreign concept to me π€― but then again, my country is cold all year round! Iβm so glad you enjoyed our essays. I hope you can keep finding comfort in your morning ritual π
this was so lovely you two!!!!!! Iβve been thinking about rituals as i plan my 2026 (i got a planner too for christmas ellen!) i have been outlining routines for myself, but maybe i should focus more on ritualistic goals, which feels a little less strict to me. maybe i have some rituals i aim to do each morning and evening, and that becomes my routine. does any of this make sense? i donβt know, but i know this collab post does!!! and it resonated with me <3
thank you <3 i think you're right, calling them rituals feels more relaxed and more emotional maybe? like something that nourishes the soul, more than directs the mind? here's to a 2026 with healthier ritual AND routine !
Oh gurrlll i LOVE your narrative pieces! ππππ
thank you!!!
both of these essays were so lovely and an absolute pleasure to read!!!! rituals are such comforts, and I love Ellen's comparison between rituals and routines and I agree with so many points you make!! routines don't work for me either, but rituals seem to. every morning, I make myself a cup of cold cocoa and write whatever's on my mind. it makes the rest of my day seem so much more bearable <3
thank you lovely!!!!! i also sit with a hot tea and write each morning too :)
Cold cocoa is *such* a foreign concept to me π€― but then again, my country is cold all year round! Iβm so glad you enjoyed our essays. I hope you can keep finding comfort in your morning ritual π
i do live in a desert where it's summer nine months out of twelve π π thank you π₯Ί
this was so lovely you two!!!!!! Iβve been thinking about rituals as i plan my 2026 (i got a planner too for christmas ellen!) i have been outlining routines for myself, but maybe i should focus more on ritualistic goals, which feels a little less strict to me. maybe i have some rituals i aim to do each morning and evening, and that becomes my routine. does any of this make sense? i donβt know, but i know this collab post does!!! and it resonated with me <3
thank you <3 i think you're right, calling them rituals feels more relaxed and more emotional maybe? like something that nourishes the soul, more than directs the mind? here's to a 2026 with healthier ritual AND routine !
yes grace that sounds like a brilliant idea!!! i plan to keep up my rituals and add more in too :)