ritual
Function: noun

1. the established form for a ceremony; specifically : the order of words prescribed for a religious ceremony
2. • a : ritual observance; specifically : a system of rites
   • b : a ceremonial act or action
   • c : a customarily repeated often formal act or series of acts

Air kisses with my mother, finger kisses, and pizza farewells. These are all some of the rituals I have been part of. Rituals allow groups of people to reinforce their identity. Whether between friends, family or couples, rituals are an important part of sealing a relationship. (more…)

With all the things happening lately in the news, it seems as though many of us have forgotten some basic principles. I came across the lyrics for this song we all knew as kids and it struck a chord. Remember this one?

Jamaica Land of Beauty

Jamaica land of beauty,
We promise faithfully
To serve thee with our talents
And bring our gifts to thee.
Jamaica we will always
In honour of thy name,
Work steadfastly and wisely
And never bring thee shame.

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There’s a show on TV called “Design Invasion”. To me one of the more interesting parts of the show is that when they are kicking you out (so they can redesign a room without you), they allow you to keep one thing from that room - everything else has to go. It got me to thinking about the things I would want to save from my room. I would never be able to pick just one thing but I figured I would make a list of the things I would absolutely have to keep with me. (more…)

(in no particular order because they rearrange themselves with each passing hour)

1. Nervous - about going back to school yet again (worse with a research project!!)
2. Uncertain - about what will happen in 3 months when I get back
3. Eager - to be starting on what may finally be the right path for me
4. Remorseful - for mistakes I have made in the past
5. Excited - about being somewhere new again

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Sometimes in life, things will take a turn for the worse and more often than not, we say to ourselves and those around us “it’s not fair”, “what did I do to deserve this?” or “why do bad things always happen to me?”. One of the main philosophies that I apply in life is Bianca’s Choice Theory. (more…)