When We Stand on Ceremony, We Fall on Intent

Structure...it's something that we all need at various times in our lives...sometimes we need structure every day just to get by.
There's nothing wrong with structure at all; but sometimes too much of it, can cause us to lose our way.
Take ceremonies for example; which is the subject of this post.
Ceremonies at certain times are much needed for any number of very good reasons.

But there are times in which we absolutely stand on the ground of "this is the only way _________ (fill in the blank) can be done".
Or; "if you're not doing it this way; then you're doing it the wrong way."
Since I've been developing my gifts over the past several years, I've been involved with wonderful people in the metaphysical field.

I've also been involved with people who indicate that if you're not cleansing your house this way, then it's not clean...if you're not protecting yourself this certain way, then you're not protected... if someone passes; here's the correct way, step by step of reaching out to them.
It becomes a list of do's and don'ts.
Some cultures are very big in the metaphysical world of doing things a certain way because that's all they know. And there's nothing wrong with that as long as we recognize that our way may not be the best way.

I tell people all the time, that there's nothing wrong with doing things a certain way as long as the intent is there. The intent to help people on their path; to help connect people to loved ones; to help others move on with their lives, etc.
The intent is what is important.

So, when it comes to intentions; what are yours?
The Universe is waiting...