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From the joy of naming a child or blessing a home to the sadness of
ending a marriage or the dignity of a simple funeral, here are the
words and settings needed to value and commemorate life's
transitions and milestones. "Rituals for Life, Love, and Loss"
provides rituals and meditations for today's world, for times of
celebration and commitment, for new beginnings, and for periods of
grief. Dorothy McRae-McMahon, internationally renowned for her work
with ritual, has created meaningful ceremonies for all people,
regardless of their faith. Presented in three parts --
Celebrations, Changes, and Letting Go -- these rituals are
comprised of simple, direct language and include guidance for what
to say, suggestions for music, and ideas for group participation
and incorporating symbolic objects. "Rituals for Life, Love, and
Loss" is for everyone who wishes to mark and honor those
significant occasions along life's journey.
Rituals mark life's momentous and symbolic events: from special
birthdays and holidays to personal affairs such as a child's first
day of school or the death of a beloved pt. Over time, and as
people and circumstances change, some rituals become merely
habitual, losing their significance and creating a hunger for more
meaningful methods of celebration. In THE ART OF RITUAL, Renee Beck
and Sydney Barbara Metrick explain the power, relevance, and need
for ritual, describing the various types of rituals and their
myths, symbols, and history, as well as how to: Prepare, perform,
and complete rituals; Integrate the five elements into ritual
practice; Craft and consecrate ritual tools; Make and use altars.
This revised and updated edition also includes a new healing ritual
for small groups and a series of self-exploration exercises that
assists with the integration of ritual into daily life. Presenting
a multitude of ways to create ceremonies for healing, growth, and
change, Beck and Metrick will inspire you to honor each rite of
passage in a truly personal way.
If you're like the many couples that have needs and desires that
cannot be met by conventional ceremonies, I DO was written just for
you. Whether you're celebrating an interfaith or intercultural
union, a second or third marriage, a same-sex marriage, or a
commitment ceremony, you can make your special day a walk down the
aisle less traveled. Drawing on the author's experience designing
and performing wedding celebrations, I DO is a creative, accessible
guide that helps you devise a ritual that is as unique as you are.
I DO explains the traditions behind the well-known elements of a
wedding-the bridal veil, the exchange of rings, the cake, the
vows-and then offers inspired alternatives drawn from a wide range
of cultures including ancient Greece and Persia, pagan Europe, and
Elizabethan England. Step-by-step instructions and planning guides
are included to help you create your own personal event that
incorporates the symbols and words most meaningful to you.
Loss is an inevitable part of life. The loss of a job, a home, a
loved one, or a cherished pet can have a devastating impact. Ritual
and creative expression offer ways to process grief and honor the
value of that which has been lost. CROSSING THE BRIDGE examines the
wide range of responses to loss and guides the reader through the
five stages of creating a healing ceremony: intention, planning,
preparation, manifestation, and incorporation. Personal stories and
examples illustrate how grief may be addressed and transformed. By
understanding loss, the rhythms and cycles of living can be
embraced and our lives attain a deeper meaning.
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