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This close-up of a section of the Altar features a standing white card with a quote from Robin Wall Kimmerer that reads, “Our elders say ceremonies are the way we remember to remember.” Underneath the card is a colorful placemat and behind it is a blurred green outdoor background seen through a window.
Community Creators Series: Ceremonies that Re-member Us

by Holly J. Pruett, Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant

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How We Came to be Life-Cycle Celebrants

By Frank Wall, Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant (SoulfulN...

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Reflections on the Equinox of 2022

by Benjamin Martin, Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant®

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Alternative Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day: 6 Meaningful Rituals for Love and Connection

Valentine's Day is often associated with romantic love,...

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Nature Altars For The Solstice

Winter for most North Americans, is a season of short d...

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