The Power of Ritual Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices

‘The rare book that really might change your life. It has certainly changed mine.’ – John Green, Author of The Fault in Our Stars

Secret societies in tribal societies turn out to be key to understanding the origins of social inequalities and state religions.

Rituals are all around us at work. Office parties and happy hours are obvious examples, and these certainly help form a corporate culture. But they are not the most essential culture-building components. It's the mundane daily rituals that are key to motivating and retaining employees: the way meetings are run

Simple ways to bring ritual and meaning into your life How to create sacred spaces in your own home Step-by-step guidance on creating rituals for births, rites of passage, weddings, and other celebrations--both religious and secular The Omega Institute, the nation's largest holistic education and retreat center, has helped tens

The Power of Ritual describes the characteristics from which ritual derives its power and efficacy in the world, and in human bodies and minds. This book is about ritual itself--what it is, how it works to influence human belief and behavior, what makes it powerful, what makes it dangerous, and