The muted brass bell
Mute repeated calls for attention that have no rightful claim upon you.
What you’ll need
- A small bell
- A square of felt
- A length of string
The ritual
- Ring the bell once and name the demand you are no longer answering.
- Wrap the clapper or whole bell in felt so it cannot sound.
- Tie the felt securely and say, “Your call finds no answer here.”
- Keep it muted while silencing notifications, ending replies, or limiting access.