134 - A Conversation with Author Jean Culbertson Sutton on the Rituals that Ground Us: Finding Meaning in Everyday Moments

“This book is an invitation: an invitation for you to find and adorn your own inner temple. To return to it again and again. To create rituals that speak your language, carry your symbols, and guide you through chaos and into clarity.”— Jean Culbertson Sutton, Ritual WellWhat if the small things you already do - lighting a candle, holding a meaningful object, pausing with a cup of tea - are actually powerful rituals?In this episode, host Elizabeth Mintun welcomes back ritual practitioner and author Jean Culbertson Sutton to explore the power of ritual and how it can reconnect us with ourselves, each other, and the sacred within everyday life. Jean shares how rituals can emerge organically from our lives and become anchors during times of transition, grief, uncertainty, and growth.If you've ever felt drawn to meaningful practices but weren’t sure where to start, this conversation offers a beautiful doorway in.Key TakeawaysRitual helps externalize inner experiences. By interacting with physical objects, emotions like anxiety or grief can feel more tangible and workable.Ritual creates pauses in our lives. These moments of intentional stillness can reconnect us with our bodies, our values, and our sense of meaning.Community rituals deepen belonging. Even simple shared gestures can foster connection and respect among groups.You may already have rituals in your life. Becoming aware of them often deepens their impact.Resources Jean’s book: Ritual WellJean’s website: https://jeancsutton.weebly.com/Find earlier Interview with Jean (episode #5) hereLearn more about 1:1 Coaching with Elizabeth Mintun here Contact Elizabeth: [email protected] Elizabeth on Facebook & IG @thecalminggroundSubscribe to The Calming Ground Podcast so you never miss an episode. If you loved this conversation, please share it with a friend!