by Elaine Voci, Ph.d, Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant® Storytelling has a long history and is derived from oral traditions in which cultural mores and norms were passed from one generation to the next in the form of stories – stories that had a moral, or taught a value. Did you know that the celebrant training curriculum of... Continue Reading →
by Sandra Monahan, Master Life-Cycle Celebrant®, Master Wedding Planner, Instructor It happens suddenly: a family member or loved one is stricken with a medical or emotional problem that will require short or long term assistance – and you or someone you love is immersed into the world of caregiving. Indeed, Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter... Continue Reading →
by Elaine Voci, Ph.d, Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant® I was inspired to write a manifesto after reading a transcript of the most recent broadcast of “On Being” with Krista Tippett, featuring an article titled “The Monk Manifesto” by guest contributor Christine Valters Paintner (http://abbeyofthearts.com/) in which she spoke of living life with intention, and having a... Continue Reading →
by Elaine Voci, Ph.D., Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant®, Author and Coach Life-Cycle Celebrants® do more than officiate at weddings and funerals; they create meaningful and unique, often original ®ceremonies, rites, and rituals to mark life’s milestones. Lately, they have also begun helping people write “ethical wills” (also referred to as “legacy letters”), special documents that allow individuals... Continue Reading →
By Anne-Marie Keppel, Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant®, Death Doula- Vermont USA The death doula calls I receive on a regular basis are not for the faint of heart. Without a consistent self-care and meditation regime I would feel a constant heartache. I am approached in grocery stores, I receive emails, social media messages, phone calls- all... Continue Reading →
By Marilyn Dion, Certified Life-cycle Celebrant® As I tap on the keys of my laptop organizing my thoughts about thankfulness and gratitude, I realize how thankful I am to have not only the ability to express myself but the tools to do so. I am grateful to you, dear reader, as without you there is... Continue Reading →
by Charlotte Eulette, Certified Life-cycle Celebrant® and Minister. Reprinted from the Universal Brotherhood Newsletter June 2019 http://universalbrotherhood.org "Each time we UB ministers co-create and officiate at or preside over a ceremony, there exists a great opportunity to make it the best it can be for our client honorees. The valuable service we provide as... Continue Reading →
By Marilyn Dion, Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant® October is the month in North America when we start decorating our homes in preparation for fall and Halloween. Pumpkins, skeletons, and plastic tombstones are put on view for the delight of children of all ages. Purchasing and hanging those dollar store plastic skeletons are usually the closest many... Continue Reading →
By Enid Medina, Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant® She awkwardly leans against the rake, and as if she were pushing and leading a dance partner, she drags the rake and moves one large banana tree leaf. In one hand she struggles with the rake, in the other she holds a cane. At 85 years old, one can... Continue Reading →
