Being ordained as a spiritualist minister hasn’t turned me into a serene, robe-wearing sage who floats around dispensing wisdom like spiritual confetti. Although floating in a robe sounds like a fun thing to do! If anything, it has made me even more aware that I am just like everyone else — trying to make sense of this wild, beautiful, baffling world while occasionally tripping over my own feet in the process and eating too much cake. This ordination has felt less like a gr

By Liz Barka, Independent Celebrant Hello, I’m Liz Barka, the founder of Magical Ceremonies. For over seven years, I’ve had the privilege of being an independent celebrant, guiding couples and families through some of the most meaningful moments of their lives. My journey here has been anything but ordinary—before becoming a celebrant, I was a teacher, an actor and performer, and a healing massage therapist. Each chapter of my life has brought unique skills and perspectives,

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