Living in the city that never sleeps is an enriching experience — but it doesn’t come toll-free.
In a place where something’s always happening, where there are infinite options for everything, and the pace never slows down, overstimulation becomes the norm.
That’s why, for me, finding sacred personal rituals and grounding practices has been essential. They help me stay clear, connected, and true to myself amidst the noise — and keep me aligned with my goals and next steps.

So, here are the rituals and practices I’ve found most helpful and enjoyable in this process of returning to myself and staying grounded:

1. Walking and grounding.

I take a few walks with my dogs during the day, especially morning or sunset walks. No earbuds, no cellphone. Just walking and breathing.

Then I try to find an area with grass, where I can take my shoes off (sadly doesn’t apply for winter season! lol) and just stand there on the grass. I like to visualize roots coming out of my feet, coming down towards the center of the Earth — this golden, vibrant energy sphere.

And then, I feel how this golden energy comes through the roots, reaches my feet, and comes up, slowly, to my heart. I inhale and feel how this energy enters my body, I exhale and I feel how the energy expands from my heart. I just stand there, breathing.

I feel I gain focus, resilience, and peace with this practice.

2. Matcha Ritual.

My fave recipe is with Rose powder - heart opener ♥

I’ve never been a coffee person — no offense to coffee lovers! But I do LOVE matcha.

Recently, I also discovered a love for handmade ceramics — we need a break from fast everything, AI-generated content, and mass production from time to time ;). So I got myself a handmade matcha bowl made in Sweden (I’m obsessed), and it completely changed my morning matcha routine.

It’s funny because it might seem like a small thing, but how I feel while preparing my matcha has shifted. It feels more sacred, more intentional.

Now it’s a ritual. I pour hot water into the bowl, whisk it with the bamboo whisk, then pour it over oat milk with a bit of maple syrup and rose powder. I like to drink it while checking my agenda for the day — and savor that extra foam. It just sets my day.

3. Epsom Salt Feet Soaking.

I’ve been doing some energetic clearings and therapies, and part of the cleansing involves soaking my feet in Epsom salt for 20 minutes, at least twice a week. It helps relax the muscles, yes — but it also supports detoxification, both physically and energetically, releasing anything that no longer serves me, like limiting beliefs or outdated patterns.

And honestly, it’s simply relaxing. I also make it a point to disconnect from my phone during this time, which makes it even more restorative.

4. Meditating.

Even if it’s just 5–10 minutes a day, meditation makes a difference. One of my favorites is the smiling meditation I first read about in Eat, Pray, Love. I simply sit down, close my eyes, and smile — with my whole body. I imagine every single organ, every single cell in my body smiling.

Other times, I’ll choose a guided meditation, depending on my mood.

5. Jotting Down Limiting Thoughts & Cleansing.

Whenever I notice myself thinking the same negative thought repeatedly — a pattern — I like to write it down. Putting it on paper helps me see it clearly. From there, I work on clearing it through Tapping and/or SRT.

If I sense something deeper is behind it, I prefer to work through it with my ThetaHealing therapist.

6. Creativity Time.

I carve out time — ideally every day, even if it’s just 5 minutes — to do something creative. The intention is to create more and consume less, so I can actually nourish my soul and activate my energy.

For me, writing, painting, or drawing works wonders.

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If you live in a fast-paced city (or simply feel like life is moving too quickly), I hope these practices inspire you to carve out your own rituals of presence and peace. Because no matter how loud the world gets, you can always come back home — to yourself. ♥

My Grounding Rituals Living in New York