Soft Structure & Small Rebellions: How to Turn Your Month into a Ritual

There’s a reason we’re drawn to the Parisian woman — not just her wardrobe, but her rhythm.

It’s not about being busy. It’s about being intentional.

And whether or not you live in Paris or own a silk scarf, there’s something here for you:

The art of making time feel elegant, even when life is full.

That’s what this month’s practice is about.

Not more goals. Not more pressure. Just one simple invitation:

Let your month feel like a ritual.

What is a ritual planner?

Unlike a productivity planner or a to-do list, a ritual planner doesn’t track how much you do.

It holds space for how you want to feel.

For beauty. For softness. For breath.

It’s a quiet place to land, even when everything else feels loud.

In my own practice, I’ve created two June planners — one simple, one more layered — each inspired by the archetype of the Parisian woman: her structure, her contradictions, her ability to move through the day as if it were art.

And I want to share the approach behind them with you.

How to begin: A ritual rhythm for your days

Start small. One ritual in the morning. One in the evening. That’s all.

Here are a few ideas from this month’s pages (whether or not you use the planner itself):

☕ Morning:

* Write down one thing you’re grateful for, and one thing you want to feel today

* Gaze at something far away (a tree, a rooftop) for ten slow breaths

* Imagine the day ahead — not as tasks, but as textures

🌙 Evening:

* Reflect on the most beautiful moment of the day

* Do a one-minute hand massage, as if you were comforting someone else

* Choose a frustration and imagine painting it with gold — like a Kintsugi crack

* Read a line from a poem instead of scrolling

These are small things. But done daily, they become a kind of structure that supports softness.

For the visual soul: Make it beautiful

Print your planner on soft paper.

Light a candle before you write in it.

Keep it by your bedside — not on your desk.

Let your rituals feel sacred. Not strategic.

If you want to go deeper

For those who crave a richer experience — with themed movement, breathwork, meditations, and more layered journaling prompts — I’ve created a *Monthly Ritual Planner* for my Tier 3 Patreon community.

This month’s theme is:

Parisian Clichés: A Ritual of Self-Connection

It includes:

* A 35-minute meditation + movement practice (audio format)

* Daily poetic prompts rooted in the French archetype

* Seasonal intention-setting

* Gentle breath and touch rituals

* Invitations to repeat and reflect, instead of always moving forward

If you want a simpler version, the Tier 1 planner is a lovely way to begin — just a few minutes a day, like a silk thread pulled through time.

Explore More:

Tier 1: June Planner — a soft, printable calendar with poetic prompts

Tier 3: Ritual Class + Full Planner — the complete sensory experience

Visit my Patreon to explore the tiers and join at the rhythm that fits your life.