Like many people, (especially here in the Northeast) autumn is my favorite season. There is something about the change of the air in late August, when the nights get cooler and the days crisp, that …
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Fall Like a Leaf
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The Curious Response
It’s easy to feel like Alice in Wonderland these days. Sometimes, I think I am slipping down the rabbit hole, as life gets curiouser and curiouser. Covid-19. Economic uncertainty. The presidential election in the US. …
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Forever Changed
During the month of June, I had the privilege of leading four Grief Gatherings as part of the Reimagine: Life, Loss, and Love worldwide festival. These gatherings were an opportunity for people who suffered loss …
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Spiritual Docent
Since starting my business a little over a year ago, part of my work has been educating people about the work of a ritual designer and officiant. People connect with the work of a wedding …
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Ritual of “How Are You?”
Good morning, friends! How are you? In American culture, we have a ritual of greeting that follows variations on the pattern: “How are you?” “Fine, thank you. How are you?” or….. “How’s it going?” “Good. …
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What is a Blessing?
It’s common, in our culture, to hear someone say, “This is such a blessing” or to tag a social media post #blessed. Here at Rites of Passage, LLC, we offer a variety of blessings as …
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Making Sense of It
Over the past few weeks, our world has been turned upside down. Before, we were able to visit with friends, go out to eat, attend concerts, gather with coworkers, and see our kids off to …
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Caring for Yourself as Caregiver
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 …
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Spiritual Care
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 …
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Ritual as Journey Toward Healing
There is no lack of tragedy in the world. Sometimes the depth of tragedy, as reported on the news, causes us to turn away, tune out, and disconnect. Today, though, I find myself thinking deeply …
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