Rituals that are repeated over and over lose their meaning, in my experience; it's their scarcity that makes them special. On the other hand, a ritual that hasn't been rehearsed or carefully thought through is embarrassing.
I agree repetition can make some rituals meaningless, yet it can be meaningful, too: the ritual can become a part of you.
I find that I am drawn to ritual. It is a way for me to express something I can't express in any other way. Many other Humanists don't understand that, which is fine by me: to each her/his own. But I do not practice any rituals regularly. I haven't quite developed that part of my spiritual path, yet, although I do participate in neo-pagan ritual from time to time with my neo-pagan friends.
If any other UUs on this forum have developed meaningful rituals they feel comfortable sharing, I'd be very interested.
I have only been "officially" UU for a short time, though UU is essentially what I've been for a long time. My worldview and ethics are Humanist; however, I am still seeking a center for my path, I suppose. So far, my main practices include contemplation, and I'm working on establishing a regular yoga breathing meditation. Essentially, I wish to add depth to my path, but I'm not sure where to look. What I have looked into -- various practices and rituals in different Christian sects, breathing meditation, contemplative/centering prayers, neo-paganism, pantheism, I have found so much beauty in all of it that I'm not exactly sure where to center myself yet. To ground myself in the UU tradition, I talk to other UUs in person and by phone, talk to friends from the CLF, on forums, and recite the principles to remind myself to live by them. But I am still searching for the "center" of my path.
Any ideas are appreciated. : )