Blessings & Rituals
THE ART OF HONORING.
"Ritual gives meaning to the passages of our lives and reminds us that we are part of something larger, something beautiful."
Honoring Life’s Passages
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BENEDICTIONS, PRAYERS AND INVOCATIONS
THE BEAUTY OF A UNION
Ceremonies
There is nothing more powerful than evoking the energy of gratitude for a newborn child, a new living space, or a special event. A blessing brings people together to honor the moment and celebrate how blessed we are to be alive at this particular time.
Ritual and ceremony give us a way to honor the passages of our lives—to welcome a child into adulthood, bring comfort and balance during times of illness, celebrate an important birthday, release a loved one, bring new life to a forgotten piece of land, or simply invite more beauty and serenity into our lives.
It is a joy for me to work with these precious life transitions and create with you a unique and thoughtful gathering—one that speaks to the change, passage, or gift at hand.
We might plant a young tree in a child’s name, walk to the top of Mount Tamalpais and create a ritual to honor the season, or tie colored silk ribbons of bliss around your and your beloved’s wrists on your 25th anniversary.
You choose the occasion, the place, and the people. I’ll help you bring together music, dance, wonderful food and drink, ancient rituals when appropriate, astrology, and the metaphysical arts. Together, we’ll create a day or evening filled with wisdom, poetry, beauty, and heart.
"Ceremony opens our souls more deeply to the experience of oneness, and cultivates a sense of community in every sense of the word."
A benediction is a final prayer that brings people together at the close of a ceremony—an expression of solidarity, gratitude, and peace. With my background in poetry and love of invocation, it allows me to use words to express what I find most meaningful when people come together.
I’ve been honored to create and facilitate public ceremonies for people in many different circumstances. One particularly memorable occasion was creating and performing a benediction for the inauguration of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom.
For me, ceremony is about more than marking an occasion. It creates a shared moment of connection—a chance to pause, acknowledge what matters, and experience a deeper sense of community. Whether through a prayer, an invocation, or a benediction, I hope to bring people together through words that speak to the meaning of the moment.
Weddings
"What good fortune that you have found each other once again..."
Over the years, I have written and presided over weddings of all kinds—from intimate ceremonies with only two people present to celebrations with as many as 500 guests. I’ve officiated weddings for those in the public eye as well as for people as simple and humble as you and me.
I love weaving poetry, lyrics, and personal stories into a ceremony that reflects your own vision, desires, and dreams. I take time to get to know you—individually and together—and to understand the place you’ve chosen, the history of the land, the season, and even the astrology and numerology of your day.
From there, I may weave in poetry from Rumi, Robert Frost, Mary Oliver and others, lyrics from favorite songs, ancient and contemporary wisdom, a touch of humor, and a kiss of compassion.
Each ceremony becomes a deeply personal expression, created with care to honor your love and the tender, specific needs of your journey together.
No event is too small, and nothing we do or experience is insignificant.
A SPECIAL INVOCATION
An Invocation for All Living Things
United Nations World Environment Day · San Francisco
“Let the light of love transcend all boundaries and weave a tapestry through the four directions.”
This invocation reflects my belief in compassion, our connection to all living things, and the power of coming together in a shared spirit of love.