Frequently Asked Questions
Walking into Wisdom (Menopause)

‘Advance confidently in the direction of your dreams.’ Henry David Thoreau

What is a Celebrant?

A Celebrant is a new type of Officiant trained in the rites of passage and the art of ceremony. A Celebrant knows how to put together a ceremony that will be meaningful, heartfelt, intelligent and up-to-date. A Celebrant gives new life to our traditions and with reverence brings them into the new millennium.

What is a Menopause Ceremony?

A Menopause ceremony is the recognition of your entrance into your wisdom years. A Celebration and Welcoming of the change that you are undergoing.
The chrysalis of your learning is complete and here is the emergence of your Butterfly! We are now taking the steps of ‘Walking into Wisdom’.

What shall I bring with me?
Bring your joy, your interest in discovering what is happening in your psyche along with this physical change.
Find something from around your home that represents what you are leaving behind. Consider what this means to you, write a short note about the meaning and attach it to the object. Bring this with you, be ready to let it go forever, to pass its value on to another.
Next, find an item that represents you ‘Walking into Wisdom’, do the same, write a short note about this and attach it to the item. Bring this with you too; it will be your take home symbol of ‘Walking into Wisdom’

Is ‘Walking into Wisdom’ a Personal Ceremony or a Workshop?
It can be either.
Menopause is a very special time of transformation within the psyche and you are able to custom this ceremony to your own journey.
You may wish to take this journey alone, share it with supportive friends or be a part of a workshop with others who undergoing this magnificent transformation.

How do we start?
First you Email me your interest – with an overview of what is happening for you. Letting me know what your interest in this ceremony or workshop would be. Include your phone number and a good time to talk with you.

Will you return my call?
Yes – then I will call you at the time you suggest or if due to prior arrangements my end I will organize another time with you.
The phone call 541-292-4985 – we talk and discover what would suit you the best a ceremony or a group workshop. I will quote you a totally inclusive fee.

What happens if I choose the Ceremony?
If you decide on a private or public ceremony I will ask you to complete the contract and send it to me along with your deposit, which holds firm your date and time.

Will you write a Personalized Ceremony?
Yes – I will create a ceremony tailored directly for you and your journey.
A journey that has you now ‘Walking into Wisdom’.

Will I know the wording prior to the ceremony?
Yes! I’ll email you the DRAFT. You then read it over, correct it, change it, add to or subtract from it, make it your perfect ‘Walk into Wisdom Ceremony’.
Email your perfected ceremony back to me.
When you are happy with the completed ceremony you then forward the balance of payment.

What happens on the day of the ceremony?
I will arrive 15 mins prior to the ceremonial time. Check that all is in place and spend a moment of silence with you before hand to allow you to be fully present during the ceremony.
At the completion of the ceremony I will present you with a parting gift of my relaxation CD – ‘The Essence of You’. I will leave 15 mins after the ceremony is complete to allow you to continue celebrating with your family and friends.

‘Walking into Wisdom Workshop’

What if i choose a Workshop?
We will discuss the next scheduled time available, if as yet a workshop is not planned then you have two choices.
One: to invite your friends to take the workshop along with you, this will give you the opportunity to organize the best date and time for you and your friends.
Two: or us to book a tentative workshop in about 4 weeks time and see if it is possible to go ahead.

How many women participate in a Workshop?
A maximum of 5 women will participate, allowing the workshop to remain intimate and have it's own organic evolution.

What happens on the day of the workshop?
I will arrive 30 mins before the workshop to organize all the last minute details. I will complete the workshop with a moment of silence and as a parting gift I will present each of you with my relaxation CD – ‘The Essence of You’.

May you continue Walking your Wisdom
In Celebration, Kimber.