Category Archives: ceremony

Antidote to Busy

By Jovanna | Published: January 25, 2013

Mixed with the newly fallen snow on my front walk, there is a scattering of multicolored rose petals. Yesterday I took a few moments to ‘petal’ the wilting bouquet of roses and cast them out my door. It’s one of my simple pleasures. Today, the sight of the unexpected beauty on my snow covered walkway […]

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It’s a Miracle

By Jovanna | Published: January 11, 2013

A few years ago I gave my family a bird feeder for Christmas. We hung it outside in early January and waited and waited. Two weeks went by without any birds. One morning after those two long weeks had passed I found myself at odds with my partner Scott. He’s a wonderful guy but I […]

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Blossoming in the New Year

By Jovanna | Published: December 28, 2012

This year I gave each family member an amaryllis bulb for Christmas. The box that they came in contained a bulb, a small pot and some planting medium. The directions on the box were clear and simple. All that is required of each of my family members is that they remove the bulb from the […]

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Solstice Celebration

By Jovanna | Published: December 21, 2012

Today is the Winter Solstice. Those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere have experienced the longest night and once again our lives are shifting towards the light. When I get very quiet during this time of year, I feel a deep connection to the natural world and I appreciate the support it gives […]

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Take Your Breath Away

By Jovanna | Published: November 23, 2012

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but the number of moments that take our breath away.” I lovingly offer you these words by our wise friend, Anonymous, to serve as a guidepost as you move through your life this week. I encourage you to ask yourself this question, “What am […]

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Practice Beauty

By Jovanna | Published: November 16, 2012

When is the last time you bought flowers for yourself? It’s such a simple gesture. And yet it’s a profound act of self-love. I am spending the week with my mentor here in Asheville, NC. The first thing I did after arriving was to take a walk to the neighborhood health food store to buy […]

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Slow Down and Notice

By Jovanna | Published: October 19, 2012

Often a client will choose to include a poem in the ceremony they create especially if they’ve invited friends or family to take part. There’s something about reading a poem aloud that draws a group of people together. Poems call out and invite you to slow down and listen. And we do. The brevity of […]

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A Ceremony of ‘Wonderful!’

By Jovanna | Published: October 12, 2012

In September one of my clients actualized a dream. She had been selected to be an artist on an Autumn Studio Tour and she had prepared herself and her space beautifully for the experience. During our session a few weeks later I asked her to recount her experience. She offered a very balanced perspective about […]

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The Sweet Nectar of Change

By Jovanna | Published: October 5, 2012

Last week I gave my son a grocery list, some money and the keys to the car. I have become so busy with my work (writing, creating programs and having sessions with my clients) that I needed to make a change in order to keep the household running smoothly. It took me awhile to give […]

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Wisdom Walk

By Jovanna | Published: September 14, 2012

Lily Lake Labyrinth When I received an invitation to walk a labyrinth under the full moon on the last day of August (thank you Crystal!), my curiosity was piqued. I have walked many labyrinths over the years and I find them calming when I am in need of comfort and supportive when I am in […]

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