Craft a Meaningful Ritual: Explore Ceremony Options
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, from the world, or from a sense of purpose? Are you experiencing a major life transition – a milestone, a career change, a loss, or a new beginning – and feeling unsure of how to navigate it? Do you long for deeper meaning and connection in your life, but struggle to find the time or the tools to create it?
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. We often lose touch with the meaningful parts of life by getting bogged down with the mundane. We celebrate milestones with fleeting moments that go by too fast and may be dampened by alcohol or substances. We grieve losses while juggling the rest of our lives and miss out on proper closure. And we often navigate major transitions without the support of meaningful ceremony. Something that once provided comfort and guidance through life’s various stages. This lack of ritual in our modern day lives can leave us feeling adrift and longing for something more.
You’ve probably been searching for ways to reconnect with yourself, with nature, and with a sense of purpose. You may have explored different self-help practices, dabbled in mindfulness, or sought guidance from others. But have you considered the power of personal ceremony?
Creating meaningful rituals and ceremonies can be a powerful catalyst for healing, growth, and transformation. It’s a way to honor life’s transitions, both big and small, and to create space for reflection, connection, and intention. It’s a way to tap into your own inner wisdom and discover the rituals that resonate most deeply with your soul.
I’m Sheena Hanscel, and I can help you craft those meaningful experiences. I’m a certified wellness & DIY coach with a passion for helping others reconnect with themselves, with nature, and with the power of ceremony.
I combine my background in therapy, floral design, and herbalism to guide you through the process of creating personalized rituals that honor your unique journey. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, grieving a loss, seeking self-discovery, or simply longing for a deeper connection to the world around you, I can help you design a ceremony that is authentic, meaningful, and transformative.
Does this sound like you?
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Feeling like life is passing you by in a blur of fleeting moments, without truly experiencing them?
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Craving deeper meaning, connection to yourself, and to something larger than yourself, but unsure where to begin?
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Experienced a significant change, loss or achievement but felt like there wasn’t a meaningful way to acknowledge it, honor it, or process your emotions?
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Ready to step into your power and create a life filled with intention and joy, honoring all the chapters of your story? Without regret and a sense of direction of what’s next?
Get the support you need in creating a life filled with meaning and intention through personalized ceremony
The problem with much of the self-help and personal growth advice out there is that it often focuses on quick fixes and surface-level solutions, without addressing the root causes of our struggles. It tells you what to do, but not how to truly connect with yourself and create lasting change.
For example, you might be told to “practice self-care,” which is excellent advice. But how do you actually integrate meaningful self-care into your busy life? And more importantly, what kind of self-care are you needing to address how you’re feeling? Sustainable transformation requires digging deeper.
There are countless opinions on how to achieve happiness, success, or fulfillment. But none of that advice takes your unique story, your individual needs, and your deep-seated desires into consideration. It’s missing the most important part of the equation… YOU.
My holistic approach to crafting meaningful ceremonies and rituals addresses the whole you. It helps you answer those essential questions about who you are, what you value, and what truly brings you joy. It recognizes that imbalances in one area of your life can create ripples of disharmony in others. That feeling of disconnect you’re experiencing might be rooted in a lack of connection to nature or to community or family. And that lack of connection might be hindering your ability to be fully present and enjoy life.
Restoring balance and connection is key to unlocking a more fulfilling life. Is it realistic to expect yourself to be able to navigate major life changes with grace if you’re feeling disconnected and disassociated? And how can you truly celebrate life’s joys if you aren’t connected to what truly brings you joy?
If you’re tired of generic advice, quick fixes that don’t last, and you want to finally create a life of meaning, purpose, and connection through the power of ceremony, then I’m so glad you’ve found me. I offer a unique and holistic approach, weaving together floral design, herbalism, and personalized rituals to support you on your journey. You deserve to live a life filled with intention, joy, and connection, honoring all the chapters of your story.
Wellness 360™ Creating sacred space in your everyday life.
I know you’re more than just the labels you carry. More than just a collection of roles and responsibilities. You’re more than just your daily routine. You are a soul seeking connection – to yourself, to nature, and to something larger than yourself.
My Wellness 360™ program will guide you in crafting those rituals, empowering you to honor your journey and connect with the sacred in your every day life.
Wellness 360™ is your invitation to a more intentional life. It’s a journey of self-discovery, connection, and the creation of meaningful moments. Through personalized guidance and support, you’ll learn how to weave ritual and ceremony into the fabric of your everyday life. We’ll explore the power of nature, the wisdom of ancient traditions, and the unique expression of your own creative spirit. This isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level changes. It’s about cultivating deep and lasting well-being, honoring life’s transitions, and crafting a life that truly resonates with your soul. It’s about coming home to yourself.
Honoring Life's Transitions: Ceremony Options
Every ceremony is unique, just like the individuals it celebrates. I work collaboratively with you to design custom rituals that reflect your specific beliefs, values, and desires. Whether you’re marking a significant life event or simply seeking a deeper connection to yourself, I can help you create a ceremony that is both meaningful and transformative.
Curious about the possibilities of personalized ceremony? Explore the types of ceremonies I offer below, and discover how we can work together to create a meaningful experience that resonates with your soul.
Celebration Ceremonies
Milestone Achievements & New Beginnings
Life is a collection of moments, both big and small, that deserve to be celebrated. From major milestones to everyday joys, I can help you craft personalized ceremonies to honor all of life’s transitions. Consider celebrating:
- New Beginnings: Starting a new job, launching a business, pursuing a new passion, bringing in the new year or embarking on a new creative project.
- Relationships: Celebrating the beginning of a new relationship, a commitment ceremony, wedding or even a new baby
- Health & Well-being: Sobriety milestones, achieving health or weight loss goals, overcoming illness, or celebrating any step on your wellness journey.
- Creative Expression: Completing a creative project, launching an art show, publishing a book, or any other artistic endeavor.
- Spiritual Growth: Marking spiritual awakenings, deepening your practice, or celebrating a connection to something larger than yourself.
- Community & Connection: Honoring friendships, celebrating community achievements, or marking the coming together of a group.
- Everyday Magic: Even small moments of joy, gratitude, or inspiration can be honored with a simple, personal ritual.
Ceremonies for Loss
Closure & Grieving
Loss, in all its forms, deserves to be honored. Ceremony provides a powerful way to navigate grief, offering comfort, closure, and remembrance. I can help you craft personalized rituals for:
- Loved Ones: Memorials, celebrations of life, ash scatterings.
- Relationships: Romantic, friendship, professional, divorce
- Dreams/Aspirations: Letting go of hopes, careers, or longings.
- Health: Loss of physical/mental well-being.
- Pets: Honoring beloved animal companions.
- Home/Belongings: Loss of place or possessions.
- Identity: Loss of self, role, or way of being.
- Anniversaries: Marking significant loss anniversaries.
- Unacknowledged Losses: Including pregnancy loss or ambiguous grief.
Life Transition Ceremonies
Navigating Change (Positive or Negative)
Life is a continuous journey of transitions, both joyful and challenging. Ceremonies can provide powerful support during these times of change, helping us navigate new chapters with intention, grace, and self-discovery. I can help you craft personalized ceremonies for a wide range of life transitions, including:
- Rite of Passage: Marking significant developmental stages (puberty, adulthood, elderhood, transgender, “coming out,” LGTBQAA+, becoming a parent/grandparent).
- Career: Entering workforce, changing careers
- Personal Transformation: Honoring a significant change in identity, values, or beliefs.
- Self-Love Ceremony: Cultivating self-acceptance and appreciation.
- Empty Nest: Navigating the transition of children leaving home.
- Changing Seasons: Midlife transition, menopause, andropause.
- Relocation: Marking a move to a new city or country.
- Travel/Adventure: Celebrating a significant journey or experience.
Ceremonial Cleansing
Renewal of Mind, Body & Spirit
Cleansing ceremonies offer a powerful way to purify and renew your life. Create space for healing, growth, and a fresh start by cleansing yourself. Whether you’re seeking physical, emotional, or spiritual purification, I can help you craft personalized rituals to address:
- Physical Challenges: Illness, injury, addiction, unhealthy habits.
- Emotional Burdens: Toxicity, grief, un-forgiveness, emotional blockages.
- Spiritual Imbalances: Negative energy in spaces, aura imbalances, energetic ties to the past.
- Proactive Well-being: Seasonal cleansing, aligning with natural cycles, supporting detoxification.
Ceremony of Release
Getting Unstuck & Letting Go
Release ceremonies offer a powerful way to let go of what no longer serves you, creating space for cleansing & renewal. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re carrying a heavy burden that you can’t seem to shake, a release ceremony can be a particularly helpful place to start. They help clear emotional baggage and create a clean slate for new beginnings. I can help you craft personalized release rituals to address:
- Negative Emotions: Anger, resentment, bitterness, jealousy, or any emotion that is holding you back.
- Past Hurts: Trauma, past relationships, missed opportunities, regrets, or any experience that continues to affect you.
- Limiting Beliefs: Fears, anxieties, self-doubt, or any negative thought patterns that are hindering your growth.
- Grief & Loss: Unresolved grief, lingering sadness, or emotional attachments to the past.
Ceremonial Retreats
Take Time & Space, Recalibrate Your Routine
Retreat. The word often conjures images of distant locations and extended getaways. But a retreat is less about where you go and more about what you’re retreating from. It’s about intentionally creating space for healing, reflection, and reconnection—with yourself. Whether it’s a few hours, a day, or a longer period, a retreat ceremony can be a powerful tool for recalibrating your routine, finding balance, and rediscovering your passions and joy. I can help you craft personalized retreat ceremonies to support you in stepping away from:
- Toxic/Unhealthy Habits: Emotional eating, smoking, drinking, gambling, drug use, unhealthy sexual behaviors.
- Unhealthy Relationships: Codependent dynamics, draining friendships, lack of healthy boundaries or family conflict.
- Work/Career: Overworking, job dissatisfaction, career uncertainty.
- Technology/Phones: Constant notifications, digital overwhelm, lack of presence, scrolling endlessly, excessive screen time, dependent on devices.
- Overwhelming Obligations: Saying “yes” too often, feeling over-scheduled, neglecting self-care.
These retreat ceremonies can be designed to happen anywhere, anytime, allowing you to intentionally separate from the distractions that plague modern life and get closer to discovering your passions, life’s purpose, and joy through a deeper relationship with yourself (and potentially a higher power).
Ceremonial Workshops
Floral Design & Herbal Craft DIYS
Drawn to the beauty of flowers and the healing power of herbs? Curious about the ancient traditions connecting them to ritual?
My DIY floral design and herbal craft workshops offer a gentle introduction to the world of ceremony, perfect for those exploring these practices or seeking creative community.
These workshops are a wonderful starting point if you’re curious about ceremony but not quite sure where to begin, or if you’re simply looking for a creative outlet and a sense of community.
We’ll uncover the history and symbolism of using nature in rituals across cultures, learning to craft beautiful and intentional arrangements, remedies, and other creations.
Discover how to weave meaning into your everyday life, connecting with nature and your own creative spirit. Whether seeking inspiration for future ceremonies or simply a fulfilling experience, these workshops offer a welcoming space to explore.
Is Wellness 360™ Right for You?
Wellness 360™ is for you if you’re ready to:
If you’re going through a major life transition and feel like you’ve lost your way.
If stress and anxiety are impacting your daily life and preventing you from enjoying the things you love.
If past experiences are still affecting your present.
If you’re feeling disconnected from your true self and long for more self-acceptance, self-love & sense of community.
If you’re drawn to the sacred and want to incorporate more ritual into your daily life.
If you’ve read this far, you’re likely feeling a pull towards something more. A deeper connection to yourself, to nature, to something larger than yourself. This program is designed to guide you on that journey, empowering you to craft meaningful ceremonies and rituals that honor your unique path.
Wellness 360™ was designed to be able to help anyone who wants to create a life they love. No matter what challenge you’re facing right now, with the guidance and support, you can create a healthier, empowered life that will allow you to discover your inner Phoenix and soar to new heights.
If you’re tired of quick fixes or solutions that don’t fit your lifestyle or goals, then you have landed in the right place.
