by maureencotton | Jun 1, 2022 | Ceremonies, Roadmap
My definition of ritual, influenced by David Whyte’s definition of poetry. Mosaics For something as vital to our individual and collective experience as ritual I do not strive to have a set definition with clear boundaries. Like the word “sacred” I see the definition...
by maureencotton | Mar 30, 2022 | Ceremonies
No two ceremonies are the same, but these components of a wedding ceremony are a great place to start. From here you can add, omit, adapt and—most importantly—infuse with personality and authenticity. Procession Processions are so common that people often overlook...
by maureencotton | Mar 16, 2022 | Ceremonies, Roadmap
What is Interspirituality exactly? Here’s a dispatch from my 7 years as an Interspiritual minister. Brother Wayne Teasdale’s 1999 book The Mystic Heart debuted the word, “Interspiritual.” Since then it has become a movement that provides guidance and spiritual...
by maureencotton | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
You became an officiant or coach because you have a big beautiful heart that inspires others. You love sharing the power of ritual and inner work for potent moments in people’s lives. But, damn, running a business is hard and exhausting. If only you could focus all...
by maureencotton | Jun 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
This blog post is from the archives of Inner Life Portraits, my portrait business from 2015 – 2022. This story has proven to provide solace and inspiration to people struggling to start their family, so I’m preserving it here at The Soulful Wedding. ~...
