Your ritual might seem silly or odd to others

A ritual may seem overly simplistic or devoid of meaning to outsiders.

Artists are inseparable from their creative output. For example, writer Ingrid Rojas Contreras always wears a distinct “muted blue ultramarine” shaded garment when working, as picturing the colour helps her concentrate and enter “a somnambulistic trance.” Likewise, the novelist Toni Morrison would wake at 5 am, make coffee, and watch the sunrise.

Whether it's a daily or celebratory ritual, experimenting can help to find a ritual that feels good to you.

The intent is key. Ensure to have some context for the ritual or an idea of why you're doing it. What is important is the mindset that you bring to the practice.