A Rite of Passage
is a ceremony that marks a major life
transition. It is a sacred opportunity to embody your longings and intentions in a creative form, so that they can be manifested
in this world. It calls upon the Sacred forces of life, the Elements, Nature, and the gathered community to bear witness
to this moment of transformation in an individual's, couple's or family's life and to support them in their unfolding.
I am available
to conduct
and/or help you create
the following
Rites of Passage:
Wedding Celebrations,
Commitment Ceremonies
Baby Blessings and Namings,
House Blessings,
Coming of Age Ceremonies for Young Women,
Transition Rituals,
Grandmother Ceremonies,
Elderhood Ceremonies
& Memorial Services
We can also provide local support for a Vision Quest journey led by another
facilitator. We can help you prepare for your journey, provide a community for you to share your vision with, and help you
integrate your vision into your life..
The process of creating a Rite of Passage
is, in itself, a meaningful exploration of your spiritual values and longings, and a hands-on, personalized workshop
in bringing the transformative power of ritual expression into all aspects of your life. It is also a lot of fun!
For more information on creating
a
Rite of Passage
Please call Jeanne at 631-298-8604.
For
Jeanne's Background, please
click here.
For a description of my
own Vision Quest Journey see:
Soul Friend Reflections - September 2006
Metamorphosis:
Becoming a Butterfly
May this reflection on metamorphosis feed your soul and your imagination, as you consider the times of transition in
your own life..
Blessings and affection,
Jeanne Marie
“There are three phases to the butterfly’s life cycle: the larva (caterpillar),
the pupa or chrysalis (in the cocoon), and the imago (a mature adult, a butterfly).
The transformational chrysalis phase
is one of the great mysteries of biology. No one knows exactly how the butterfly changes form in such a dramatic way. But
this much is known: inside the caterpillar’s body are clusters of cells called, of all things, imaginal buds. Imaginal
refers to the imago, the adult phase, but it also means “to imagine”, and psychologists use the word imago to
mean an idealized image of a loved one, including the self. The imaginal buds contain the idealized image, the blueprint for
growing a butterfly. While the caterpillar goes about its earth-crawling business, these cells, deep inside, are imagining
flight.“2
“The caterpillar's immune system recognizes these imaginal buds
as foreign and tries to destroy them. As the buds arrive faster and begin to link up, the caterpillar's immune system breaks
down and its body begins to disintegrate... into a mass of creamy material, which is utilized for the production of new organs...
Through a powerful, devastating process, the caterpillar is no longer a caterpillar. It is transformed and reborn as a butterfly.
People who experience being engaged with a powerful force that seems
to lift them beyond themselves seldom fully understand what happens in such moments. Nor do they find it easy to talk about
the experience. Something has been annihilated. Something extraordinary has been born.” 2
Sources:
1. http://imago-transitions.com/philosophy.htm
2. http://www.butterflyspirit.org/stories/noetic_science.html
|
