Rituals are about creating space in time, in our surroundings, and in our own minds. They give us a sense of predictability while still leaving room for creativity and flexibility. Something I already understood during my teaching career, where routine was the backbone of every successful day. When I began my second act as a writer, I leaned on that knowledge and shaped it into something new.
I crafted a morning ritual of my own. Nothing too dramatic, just a simple structure that supported my daily work.
Joanne Guidoccio 
Loved your Blog on Rituals, especially the unusual rituals of the other authors which I found rather fascinating. I had to laugh when I read the first one, and wondered how Maya Angelou managed to write with a bottle of sherry.
Good to see you here, Janice. I also wondered about Maya’s “drinking” habit.
Wishing you all the best in 2026. 🙂
Thank you Joanne. All the very best to you for 2026.