We live in a world that glorifies big moments—the graduation, the promotion, the dream vacation. Yet what truly shapes our lives are the small, repeated actions we perform almost unconsciously each day. The morning coffee brewed exactly the same way, the evening walk around the neighborhood, the specific order in which we get ready for bed. These are our personal rituals, and they hold far more significance than we often realize. Rituals differ from routines in one crucial aspect: intention. While a routine is something we do automatically, a ritual is performed with awareness and meaning. That first sip of coffee isn’t just about caffeine—it’s a moment of pause before…