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  • Caring for Yourself as Caregiver

    Posted by Kristabeth on November 5, 2019November 4, 2019

    In my work, I’ve seen the challenges faced by caregivers. Caregiving, which is often a 24-hour job, can lead to burnout, fatigue, and mental and physical illnesses. Yet the job of caregiving does not usually …

    Spiritual Care
  • Why Bless Your House?

    Posted by Kristabeth on October 29, 2019October 29, 2019

    One of the services I offer through Rites of Passage is House Blessing. A house blessing (also called a house cleansing) can take place when you move into a new home or anytime you want …

    Rituals
  • Rituals Build Community

    Posted by Kristabeth on September 3, 2019August 27, 2019

    Have you ever been part of a group that just didn’t seem to gel? People weren’t on the same wavelength, there were unnecessary misunderstandings and distrust? We often think of community as something that happens …

    Rituals
  • In Lieu of Flowers

    Posted by Kristabeth on August 27, 2019September 11, 2019

    In my career, I’ve officiated close to 200 funerals, memorials, or graveside services. To the best of my recollection, there have been flowers at every single one. Some of the floral displays have been elaborate and …

    Ceremonies, End-of-Life
  • Officiating as Holding Space

    Posted by Kristabeth on August 13, 2019September 11, 2019

    “What exactly is officiating?” I’ve been asked. “Isn’t it just getting up in front of people and speaking?” Yes, it is that…. but also more. Officiating a ceremony to mark a life event does require …

    Ceremonies
  • Unplugged Ceremonies

    Posted by Kristabeth on August 6, 2019September 11, 2019

    Recently a wedding photographer’s Facebook post went viral when she called out a wedding guest who blocked her shot by trying to take a photo with an iPhone. The post, which began “To the girl …

    Ceremonies
  • Spiritual Care

    Posted by Kristabeth on July 9, 2019

    There are a couple different ways to understand spirituality. Many people associate spirituality with religion or religious belief. Another way to understand spirituality is as the natural, human search for meaning and purpose. This can …

    Spiritual Care
  • Going Through the Motions

    Posted by Kristabeth on July 2, 2019July 2, 2019

    One well-known criticism of rituals is that it is “just going through the motions.” While that can be the case, it doesn’t have to be. A recent Patheos article considered the average Christian’s understanding of …

    Rituals
  • Death Positivity

    Posted by Kristabeth on June 25, 2019June 24, 2019

    The movement to bring death out of the shadows and into cultural consciousness and regular conversation is known as the Death Positivity Movement. The goal of Death Positivity is to acknowledge that death happens to …

    End-of-Life
  • Fire-Walking Ritual Builds Community

    Posted by Kristabeth on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019

    The Fire-Walking ritual of Anastenaria takes place every year between May 21st and May 23rd in Northern Greece. Thought to have Christian and Pagan roots dating back to the Middle Ages, participants dance around the …

    Rituals
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