THE CALMING RHYTHM OF RITUALS

Story by Mark Welsh / Photography by David Chow

During these turbulent and uncertain times, small rituals have never been more important. By mindfully creating meditative, thoughtful moments we can slow down, feel calmer and more grounded, and reflect on the positive things in our lives. Establishing rituals couldn’t be simpler. Begin by finding a tranquil spot in your home and creating an altar with personal, purposeful objects. Help purify the air and bring positive energy to the space by lighting Palo Santo sticks or White Sage bundles. Then close your eyes and consciously connect with the core of your being - at least for a few precious minutes.

HIT PAUSE AND BREATHE

White Sage (or Salvia Apiana) has been used in rituals of purification for thousands of years. So too has Palo Santo wood. Our organically grown and certified sage bundles are sourced from White Desert Sage, a 40-acre ranch in the high desert mountains of San Diego County. Our sustainably sourced Palo Santo wood comes from One Love, a small company that sources wood from Peru. All of One Love’s Bursera Graveleons products are cut from the heartwood of naturally fallen trees and produced in strict accordance with governmental guidelines regulating the collection, processing, and global distribution of Palo Santo.

SWITCH OFF, LIGHT A CANDLE

As accelerating climate change threatens our planet, Earth Hour aims to spark conversations on the loss of nature and the urgent need to protect it. Every year millions of people turn off their lights for an hour in solidarity with the earth. Want to join in? We suggest you switch off and light the way with all-natural candles from either the Garden Collection by Le Feu de L’Eau or from Keap Candles.

Crafted in collaboration with bespoke organic gardening service, Edible Gardens LA, Le Feu de L’Eau’s Garden Collection candles bring the fragrances of herbs and plants from the garden into the home. They’re made with hand-poured soy wax and topped with a white oak lid that’s milled in Maine.

21/02/2024

Brittany Reid