Category Archives: new beginnings

The Blessing of the Bride

By Jovanna | Published: May 11, 2012

Imagine a group of women gathering early in the morning. They are laughing and talking as introductions are made. Before long they form a circle on the grass and they sit and await the arrival of someone special. Soon a woman appears accompanied by another.  She is guided to a comfortable chair in the circle, […]

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Ceremony is all about YOU!

By Jovanna | Published: April 13, 2012

I so enjoyed the ceremony I led this morning. Picture a group of people wandering through a wild garden on a beautiful spring day offering their dreams into the air in the form of a milkweed seed. The seeds were carried in unpredictable directions offering unexpected insights. Such a delight! I call this photo “After […]

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Snow and Ceremony

By Jovanna | Published: March 30, 2012

When I was writing this post, the snow was gently falling almost straight down in the tiniest of flakes. The air was still. In March I always pay special attention to the weather. As winter shifts to spring I want to be sure to notice the last snow fall because I know it won’t be […]

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Whispering in the New Year

By Jovanna | Published: January 1, 2012

It’s 2012! It’s a whole new year. I love new beginnings. Each new year, new week, new day and new moment is infused with potential. There is so much that is unknown and yet you can take steps to consciously create the tone that follows. The practice of personal ceremony is a lovely way to […]

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A Golden Ceremony

By Jovanna | Published: December 23, 2011

I bow my head in gratitude for the experience of having taken part in my mentor Christine Kane’s Gold Mastermind this past year. The 30 women (and one amazing man) that I shared the journey with have become dear friends. We gathered from across North America to step into our brilliance so that we could […]

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House Blessing

By Jovanna | Published: November 11, 2011

I remember the first time I entered my new home after the closing date.  An acquaintance had suggested that I carry something really special inside that very first time. I think the idea was to acknowledge the special place home holds.  By bringing something dear to you inside the very first time you are expressing […]

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Hanging Your Laundry to Dry in the Wind

By Jovanna | Published: September 12, 2011

Have you ever inhaled the intoxicating scent of your outdoor air-dried laundry or experienced the beauty of your laundry being blown in the warm summer breeze? If you have, you’re one of the fortunate few and if you haven’t you are missing out on one of life’s simple pleasures. I came to this pleasure later […]

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Creating Space…A New Beginning

By Jovanna | Published: August 16, 2011

  Today is a new beginning for me as I post my first blog on Creating Space. I love beginnings.  There is something precious about the first few steps taken in a new direction.  There is so much that is unknown and all of the senses are wide open. The words fresh, new, promise, hope […]

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