In this blog I’m delighted to introduce Holly, a creative young woman, who invited me to co-design and hold a personal ceremony of ‘commitment to self’ last month. This is her story, told in her words and mine. Holly: “In September, Jackie held a space for me to honour my relationship with myself. It was a ceremony of self-love, self-reliance … Read More
Moon Time – a book whose time has come
This week sees the publication of the second edition of a book by Lucy Pearce that’s close to my heart: Moon Time – Harness the ever-changing energy of your menstrual cycle. I met Lucy in her role as commissioning editor of Juno magazine, in which some of my articles have been published. She’s a great networker, and a powerful voice … Read More
A Divorce Ritual
This year in my work as a celebrant I have had the great pleasure of presiding over two weddings and a civil partnership, all joyful and memorable occasions, and relationships I have faith in. However, much as we want to believe in ‘happy ever after’, sometimes a relationship comes to an end, just as a life ends, and if this … Read More