A Reflection on Grief, Light, and Making Room for What’s Real Our culture tells us this is supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but that has never been the whole truth. …
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Honoring the Fullness of the Holidays
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Holding the Thread
“The only constant in life is change.” Those words, spoken by Heraclitus more than two thousand years ago, still ring true today. Change is part of being human. Sometimes we choose it. Sometimes it chooses …
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Reflections on Forgiveness
Hurts come in all shapes and sizes. In fact, we all endure small hurts almost on a daily basis. We’re cut off in traffic. A friend doesn’t return our call. Our partner eats the last …
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Weddings While Social-Distancing
After spending months planning their wedding, many couples are now faced with the reality that the wedding they envisioned may not be possible. In these days of social-distancing, gathering is discouraged if not prohibited in …
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Choosing a Wedding Officiant
One of the most critical decisions for an engaged couple is who will officiate the wedding ceremony! These days, many are choosing a family member or friend to do the honors. (It’s pretty easy to …
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Officiating as Holding Space
“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 …
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Graduation Rituals – Cultural and Practical
The season of graduation is upon us. This weekend the University of Vermont will be awarding degrees. Soon local high schools will be playing pomp and circumstance as the class of 2019 receive their diplomas. …
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