what is lighten UP! about?
changing directions !
more Happiness......
It all began when.... a Horse rolled over on top of me almost 20 years ago. I couldn't walk, itch my thigh, wash my hair, take a bath, drive a car, make my dinner, walk without a walker. I was forced to sit still, listen to my heart, pay attention to my emotions. and that I was always Choosing. Will I Live & Learn thru my UPs & downs or repeat what I have done before ? Eventually.... I chose to Live & Learn. That is what lighten UP! is about.. choosing to be happier & healthier. Realizing that deep in your soul - be-ing happy is my why we are here.. and it is always a driving force and sometimes the thinking, feeling, choosing and doing.... just gets really messed up and confused.
As luck would have it ...I found my way to doing what I love! I never thought my career would be a Wedding Ceremony Creator & Officiant. Inspirational Speaker to 'Lighten UP!' Helping families as a Life Celebrant and public speaking. I just couldn't do the 8-5 anymore.. and then .. a very good friend asked me to officiate their wedding. Sure... I had never done this before.. but Sounded Fun. and surprise ! I loved it ! That was 15 years ago and now I do over 50 weddings and life celebration services a year. I still love what I do !
''Lighten UP!" is a reminder to take a chill pill. You've got this. You can do this.. what is this ? Be Yourself ! Live your Life as Your Adventure - Your Way! Love what you do.. like yourself more - be yourself more. Happier & Healthier. What I didn't know/realize then that I know now is .. We practice being ourselves our whole lives! So, it is most important to always pay attention to our live & learns.. Always notice when are happiest and Choose That - MORE!
My Children & Grandchildren are my best teachers. MY reminders to 'Lighten UP!' Play MORE. To be in the moment. We all began with Baby Steps THEN learned to walk then run. Everyone's timing is different-UNIQUE. It's good to go back to the basics. Pay more attention like a little kid. Do what is fun.. play with friends..more. When I learned that my live & learns all have a purpose and a reason that is very important.. Be grateful. Learn how to make a change. Enjoy the Adventure!
This is 'Lighten UP!
As luck would have it ...I found my way to doing what I love! I never thought my career would be a Wedding Ceremony Creator & Officiant. Inspirational Speaker to 'Lighten UP!' Helping families as a Life Celebrant and public speaking. I just couldn't do the 8-5 anymore.. and then .. a very good friend asked me to officiate their wedding. Sure... I had never done this before.. but Sounded Fun. and surprise ! I loved it ! That was 15 years ago and now I do over 50 weddings and life celebration services a year. I still love what I do !
''Lighten UP!" is a reminder to take a chill pill. You've got this. You can do this.. what is this ? Be Yourself ! Live your Life as Your Adventure - Your Way! Love what you do.. like yourself more - be yourself more. Happier & Healthier. What I didn't know/realize then that I know now is .. We practice being ourselves our whole lives! So, it is most important to always pay attention to our live & learns.. Always notice when are happiest and Choose That - MORE!
My Children & Grandchildren are my best teachers. MY reminders to 'Lighten UP!' Play MORE. To be in the moment. We all began with Baby Steps THEN learned to walk then run. Everyone's timing is different-UNIQUE. It's good to go back to the basics. Pay more attention like a little kid. Do what is fun.. play with friends..more. When I learned that my live & learns all have a purpose and a reason that is very important.. Be grateful. Learn how to make a change. Enjoy the Adventure!
This is 'Lighten UP!
Mom & Gramma
Born & raised on a family farm in Iowa. A country girl at Heart, with virtues of telling the truth, fess up to my mistakes and be a good person. I learned to live with ~some days are better than others.
Being Me~Is Always a Work in Progress A very...proud Mom & Gramma. I love being a Grandma to 6 wonder-full grandchildren who remind me to Play ! A strong supporter of Farmers Markets and to buy local. Family is the best & most important part of my life. ps: I live in the Small Town I grew up in. I'm Proud of my family, community and our amazing volunteer fire department. |
Writer & Speaker
Sparks
'Lighten UP! 'SEE' Your Way - Your Way! I Love meeting people!
Throughout my life's change and challenges, I finally realized that Mind.Body & Spirit are always working together. Being a single Mom, then. a horseback riding accident with 3 months stuck in my house. I had to/needed to accept help. Funny how things work.. literally taking One small step at a time took new meaning that I have applied to many fresh starts and new beginnings. I love to laugh. include fun. no judgements only seeing what and how I can help others to 'Lighten UP!' Let go of Stress. Trust the Heart. 'SEE' a new way ~ Your Way! I listen to what you say and what you don't say. My insight helps to 'SEE' the bigger picture. To 'SEE' a new piece that might be Your Spark! An answer to question..a sign. My favorite and best compliment Everything was so personal. We laughed and we cried. This tells me that 'WE' got to the Heart of what truly matters :) ! This is 'Lighten UP!' |
Marriage & Life Celebrant
~ since 2005 One thing led to another to where I have officiated and supported families in over 350 Weddings and 300 Life Celebration services. Putting others at ease, listening, Lightening UP! their Spirit, no matter how elated, conflicted or sad their emotions. My work has traveled mostly by word of mouth. I write Love Stories and Life memory Stories. The words come into my heart, in a way that fits the family, the couple, their family and friends. I speak these words from my Heart We laugh and cry while making a special memory to last a lifetime. My hope, always, is for my clients to feel they received more than they hoped for. My clients are why I love what I do. My passion and ability to create their stories and personalize their ceremonies plus facilitating. Attention to the details is Key. If there is drama, I always understand that heightened emotions are because of the special, important, once in a lifetime day. Yes I love that, too! To be the calm and the reassurance that everything is just fine.. It's going to be great! My Educational Background is Life School of Live & Learn. |
