~ By Marguerite H. Griffin ~
On or about March 21 each year, daylight and darkness are nearly equal in all parts of the world. In the northern hemisphere, we embrace the vernal equinox as the beginning of spring. It’s is the time for spring cleaning and for letting go of the old and embracing the new. As temperatures gradually rise and spirits become buoyant, we recommit to New Year’s resolutions made in the darkness of winter and imagine moving forward to a brighter future.
PREPARATION
In ancient civilizations, clocks and calendars made use of the sun’s light to mark the seasons for sowing seeds and harvesting crops. Today, we may reflect on the seeds that we’ve planted and the work we’ve done in the gardens of our relationships, our families, and our life’s path. We can contemplate things lost and gained and consider how to make room for new growth.
• Examine those areas in your life where you may feel challenged, inert, or stuck.
• Consider first your external environment. Imagine how you’d like to make space for abundance, clarity, or simplicity.
• Consider your internal environment—your personal habits, practices, and proclivities. How are your dreams coming along? What would you like to have or create more of as spring progresses to summer?
BEGIN AGAIN!
Beginning again may be as simple as undertaking a new activity, one that will remind you of your commitment to growth. You might decide to keep a daily journal and review it at each full moon. Or you might want to take up a new hobby, assist with planting flower bulbs in a community garden, or participate in a meditation or yoga class.
IN CLOSING
Especially at transitional times, give yourself the gift of time. Include in that gift the permission to experience a new thing each day. You can top off your gift to yourself by listing those things for which you are already grateful. As you reconnect to the rhythm of your life, be open to sharing your experiences with others!
Author: MARGUERITE H. GRIFFIN is a Life-Cycle Celebrant® with certification in Weddings. She lives in Chicago and can be reached by email at meaningfulmarguerite@gmail.com or through her website, www.meaningfulmarguerite.com
Life-Cycle Ceremonies:
A Handbook for Your Whole Life
Edited and with an Introduction by Sheri Reda
Design by Sarah Lemp
With a Preface by Charlotte Eulette, International Director Celebrant Foundation and Institute
https://www.amazon.com/Life-Cycle-Ceremonies-Handbook-Your-Whole/dp/0990440605
Acknowledgment
The ceremonies that comprise this book have been freely offered by certified Life-Cycle Celebrants® who are graduates of the Celebrant Foundation and Institute.
About Life-Cycle Celebrants®
Life-Cycle Celebrants® are certified graduates of the Celebrant Foundation & Institute whose ceremonies mark personal and professional milestones in people’s lives. They officiate at virtually every life event, with a focus on personalizing each ceremony to reflect the needs, beliefs, and values of their clients.
What people are saying -
This new book, aptly titled Life-Cycle Ceremonies: A Handbook for Your Whole Life, is simply a wonder. Printed in a clear and attractive typeset that is easy on the eyes, the book is filled with dozens of rituals that are easy to follow and clearly explained. The rituals are simple, creative and inspiring, inviting us to "renew commitments," "let go into the river of life," "lead with our dominant paws," or "hit our reset buttons," to name a few of the goodies on offer here. Each ceremony and the steps to perform it are completely described in the space of a page or a page and a half, making this book very user friendly. With its help, anyone can confidently lead celebrations of the seasons, our ancestors, and our moments of change, transition, and personal growth. Overall, this is truly a great little book. A must-have for Celebrants like myself and anyone who likes to celebrate life's milestones, Life-Cycle Ceremonies: A Handbook for Your Whole Life, is sure to be a classic among books of its kind.
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