Category Archives: ceremony

Spiders and the Power of Intention

By Jovanna | Published: September 7, 2012

One morning earlier this week I looked out the window and although I anticipated seeing rays of sun, I was disappointed to be greeted by fog. I considered not going on my bike ride. Sometimes all it takes is a minor inconvenience to derail a beloved practice. But I gave myself a little encouragement and […]

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Pure Potential

By Jovanna | Published: August 31, 2012

My birthday is like a portal of self-love. I go to sleep the night before, confident that the day will be special no matter what I do. And sure enough when I awaken there is the feeling of ah…today is my birthday! There is a shimmery quality to the air and within myself as I […]

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Light a Candle

By Jovanna | Published: August 17, 2012

Today I encourage you to light a candle. Light a candle to bring focus to your work or your thoughts. Light a candle to celebrate an achievement small or large. Light a candle to accompany you in a quiet activity. Light a candle to transition from one activity to another. Light a candle to remind […]

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4 Ways to Move Forward

By Jovanna | Published: August 3, 2012

So often I talk with people about ceremonies they wish they had created. It’s always sad when I hear that someone had hoped to acknowledge an important transition but somehow the time came and went without any action. It breaks my heart! An inspiration begins with ‘I’d like to do something’ but must be followed […]

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Your Desires

By Jovanna | Published: July 13, 2012

Yesterday I bought a big clay pot, a bag of soil and a bunch of petunias. When I came home I placed a few stones in the bottom of the pot, poured in some soil and planted the flowers. Then I gave them a big drink of water and placed them in the sun on […]

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Community Ceremony

By Jovanna | Published: July 6, 2012

This week it was my pleasure to lead another group of people in a ceremony in celebration of summer! We created a ‘walking poem’ as we moved in a circle casting rose petals and calling out words and phrases describing the taste, sound, touch, sight and smell of summer. Some of our words overlapped and […]

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Begin Again with Compassion

By Jovanna | Published: June 29, 2012

My morning Moksha yoga class is like a moving meditation. The words spoken serve to deepen the understanding of the poses but they also translate beautifully into a wise approach to everyday life. This morning although I didn’t have the aid of pencil and paper or a recording device I will try to capture the […]

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This is Summer!

By Jovanna | Published: June 8, 2012

I made this 3 minute video especially for you! I guarantee that if you practice this practice, this summer will be your best summer ever!

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Choose Your Life

By Jovanna | Published: May 25, 2012

This week when I was traveling, I had the good fortune of passing through the corridor between Concourse B and C in Terminal 1 at Chicago’s O’Hare airport. As I descended the stairs I was greeted by an unexpected show of light. Entitled “Sky’s the Limit”, this is reported to be the world’s largest light […]

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Dandelion Ceremony

By Jovanna | Published: May 18, 2012

I made a video for you today.  It’s about a dandelion ceremony from my childhood!  Enjoy!

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