The hottest Ritual Substack posts right now

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Myth and Metrics: How social media robs us of ritual, and how to revive it

The Bigger Picture • 1777 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Myth Attention Connection Ritual
  1. Social media captures and monetizes attention through stoking outrage and shallow engagement, impacting social cohesion and politics.
  2. Digital communication lacks the depth and relatedness of traditional rituals, focusing on extensive content rather than meaningful connections.
  3. Repetitive practices and storytelling in rituals, like traditional music sessions, offer deep attention and a sense of belonging that can counter the shallow experiences of social media.

Saharan Surprise

Weekly Wisdom • 179 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Ritual Presence Peace
  1. The author describes a mystical experience in the Saharan desert under the night sky, feeling awe and vitality while performing a ritual with friends.
  2. During the experience, the author felt a surge of energy through their body, pondered on physical tension, and experienced a profound sense of stillness and peace.
  3. The author ended the experience feeling a deep presence, an absence of worries, and a state of non-ordinary consciousness, ultimately reflecting on the sacredness and simplicity of existence.

The Reckoning of Time

Justin E. H. Smith's Hinternet • 708 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Time Modernity Ritual Existence
  1. Timekeeping has deep cultural roots and was originally intertwined with religious and social practices.
  2. Modernity saw a shift in the importance of timekeeping from a human endeavor to a machine-driven process.
  3. The modern expectation of universal and standardized participation in societal issues contrasts with the historical concept of individualized duties and roles.

On Living in the Past

Castalia • 219 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture History Tradition Identity Philosophy Ritual
  1. Living in the past can offer a deeper connection to history and heritage. It helps us understand our identity and where we fit in the world.
  2. Many cultures naturally integrate the past into their present. This blending creates a richer experience of life, unlike the strict focus on the 'now' often seen in the West.
  3. Balancing past and present can enrich our lives. Embracing history alongside contemporary experiences can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment.
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