the performance of ceremonial acts
prescribed by traditional decree
ritual is specific, observable mode of behaviour exhbited by all
known societies. it is possible to view ritual as a way of defining
or describing humans
everyday
sport
preparation
warming up
chalk
ocd
repeating tasks (2's, 3's...)
fears/dealing with thoughts
cleaning/handwashing
routine & compulsions
autism
frustration
necessity to repeat things
routines & compulsions
social
personal apperance & hygiene
communication rituals
eating rituals
sleeping rituals
sense of privacy
sexuality
avoidance
greeting & leave taking
rules of polite behaviour
global impact
human condition
the self-aware and
reflective nature of
humans that allows for
analysis of existential
themes
relax
state of being free
from tension and
anxiety
sport
sleep
walking
being outside
achievement
something that has been
accomplished by hard
work/skill/ability/courage