Wedding, Commitment & Renewal Services
“I’m still floating on air, and I can’t thank you enough for your participation in our wedding. Your ‘words’ made everything feel just so right, so heartfelt, so candid and special-to everyone present. Like I told you at the start of that morning, you are a most beautiful soul and I feel absolutely privileged for having met you. I plan on staying in-touch, and I’d recommend you to any couple in a heartbeat.” Marianne, from Yonkers, NY
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“…We have the ceremony, and we love it. The more elaborate questions and revised vows now include everything that we want to express on that day, and we couldn’t be happier with the wording. Thank you for taking the time to work through all of that with us. Your patience and support made that process possible.” Peggy and Neil, Brooklyn, NY
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COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE … REIKI – ENERGY HEALING: Reiki as is universal or spiritually guided life force energy used in healing the mind, body and spirit. It is a natural, alternative complementary healing modality compatible with western medicine and other forms of complementary healing. No matter where the person may be at a certain point in their life, Reiki will balance and harmonize energy within and around the recipient and the facilitator of healing. Reiki opens the heart, expands our love consciousness and advances our evolvement. Reiki is a natural, non-invasive, soft touch hands-on-technique that is thousands of years old. In Japanese, “Rei” means Divine Intelligence, “Ki” is life force energy, that which animates all living creations. The Reiki Ray is an extremely powerful healing energy. and is one of the few forms of healing that can be used to heal oneself. The energy is also effective for healing and stress reduction for pets as well as people. Reiki is usually a hands-on-healing modality, which means that the giver’s hands rest on the recipient’s fully clothed body. Locations used are along the chacras and areas where unbalance is detected. Since it also works in surrounding energy fields, it is not necessary to lay hands directly on the body for it to be effective. The Reiki technique balances the physical organs and glands controlling the functions of the body and its emotions. The applied use of Reiki can calm, heal and enliven both the giver and the recipient. It has been reported to release emotional and mental stress and toxins, reduce or eliminate pain, chronic and acute physical problems and maintain health. It can enhance spirituality, peace, balance, and create a general sense of well being. I’m aware of living in this beautiful energy since my first initiation in 1987, although I suspect it’s been with me all along! My MindBodySpirit Tapestry(c) technique is often a combination of the complementary modalities Reiki-Plus, Cranio-Sacral, Acupressure, Massage, Imagery, Dialog, Hypnotherapy and Breathwork. “Janice helped me to see a whole new way of looking at life…I became free of pain in both mind and body. ” Carol, Croton-on-Hudson, NY Reiki Energy Attunement Lineage of Rev. Janice Arlene Rost… Reiki Plus™ I (1987) Physio-Spiritual Etheric Body Healing (4/17/88) Reiki Plus™ II (8/21/88) Reiki Plus ®: Psycho-Therapeutic Reiki Healing @ Reiki Plus Institute – by David G Jarrell, 24th Master in Reiki lineage in lineage of .Master Barbara McCullough also by Takata’s first granddaughter. Reiki I and Reiki II Re-Attunements (2004), and Master Level (3/11/00) –by Rev. Helen Celestine Escoffier (additionally attuned by Ethel Llombardi, one of 22 Reiki Masters attuned by Hawayo Takata, attuned by Dr. Mikao Usui, first Reiki Master.) Continued Training in various complementary healing modalities include… Etheric Body Healing: David G. Jarrell, RM, Rev. Helen C. Escoffier, RM Christ Consciousness Attunements I and II: Rev. Ann Emerson. and Re-Attunements by Janice Thomas Hands-on Healing: ThePhoenix& The Rose, A Center for Healing, Sara Rubin Rebirthing/Breathwork, Group/Individual therapy: Deborah Fay, MA Cranio Sacral Therapy: School of Vibrational Healing, Jonathan Sonnenberg, RPP, CPWE and at Well on the Way, Elizabeth Pasquale, LMT, CST Hypnotherapy, NLP: National Guild of Hypnotists, George Bien Creative Visualization (DMA©), Robert Fritz: Deborah Caldwell, RN Shalom Mountain Retreat and Study Center: Joy Davey, PhD and Rev. Lawrence Stibbards and staff Mystery School: The Mind of the Maker: Jean Houston, PhD Ministering in Story-Creative Writing and Performance: Midge Miles, MEd Alternatives to Violence Project: Fred Feucht and others involved with program Warrior of the Heart, Conflict Resolution: Daanan Parry Meditation: with various masters including Deepac Chopra Center, Lawrence Edwards I remain eternally grateful to these and all the teachers along my journey. EFT (Emotional Freedom...
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Our relationship with everyone and everything is a vital part of life. I believe relationship enhancement is work we are all meant to do – as individuals, and as couples. As you may have experienced, the most challenging are with those we love!. This is because “Love brings up anything unlike itself for the purpose of healing and release.”
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Welcome to HeartAndSoul Matters “Celestial Room” by Lemyre You’re at the entrance, the threshold of your dream. Now is the time. You are ready. The door is open New life is inviting… _____________________________________ “Blessings on You as you take the next steps on your path. May Beauty and Strength walk with you. May the winds and the rains anoint you. May you experience all creation as friend – and may Gratitude be your constant companion in the dance of life.” (c) Pat Bergen, CSJ, Ministry of the Arts _____________________________________ Let’s take the next steps on your journey together… To make an appointment and discuss your Heart and Soul Matters Contact me now for your complimentary conversation. Janice@HeartAndSoulMatters.com 914-747-9188 HeartAndSoul Matters – Janice Arlene Rost Serving NY Metro, Westchester County and Surrounding NJ & CT since 1990 with… HEARTFELT COUNSEL AND CEREMONIAL SERVICES for life’s occasions, transitions, celebrations and challenges “When Heart and Soul matter, all things are possible.” Copyright (c) All Rights Reserved HeartAndSoul...
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HEARTFELT COUNSEL and THERAPEUTIC SERVICES for Life’s Cycles, Transitions, and Challenges…“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” Steve Jobs
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“The reality of life is that your perceptions — right or wrong — influence everything else you do. When you get a proper perspective of your perceptions, you may be surprised how many other things fall into place.”~ Roger Birkman One thing that people all over the world have in common is the desire to be happy; we all want to enrich our lives in some way. This inner desire we share is a motivating life force, sometimes buried, yet able to be recharged and resurrected. Enrichment therapy sessions can offer new perspectives that open your receptivity to the idea that we often have choices than we think. For example, we can replace the thought of “That’s impossible!” with “it’s possible!” which opens us to hope. Woody Guthrie said “We are all hoping machines.” I agree. Please be clear this is not about “magical thinking”; it is about reframing and replacing thoughts and actions that no longer serve us, with those that do. We still have to keep taking the steps leading to our goals and desires, yet we may now be able to make better choices that avoid blocks to success. In practice for many years supporting individuals and relationships along life’s journey, I’m experienced in addressing most concerns and situations regarding the mind, body, emotions, and spirit. I’ve helped many people, mostly young to older adults, to significantly improve the quality of their lives by gaining clarity, breaking through blocks, and achieving a sense of well-being. I see a diverse population of clients seeking support with issues including mental, physical, or spiritual health challenges from life-threatening illness to employment change, from the trauma of divorce to the joy of uniting, to managing a stressful life, feeling stuck, and getting creative juices flowing. My practice covers mental/emotional/behavioral issues such as – anxiety, bereavement, mood fluctuations, depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, abuse, transition adjustment, identity/gender concerns, addictive patterns. Also challenges of physical illness or injury, and food related issues; spiritual and philosophical questions relating to the “Who am I; where am I going?’ stages of life. Your therapeutic process can be short or long term; sessions can include life and wellness coaching as well as in-depth process to meet your goals. My work with individuals and couples is progressive and powerful; my approach is active and process-oriented; personalized and creative, eclectic, heart-centered, intuitive, occasionally humorous, and collaborative. I provide a non-judgmental, comfortable setting where you are seen as an individual and heard as a unique being on your own journey, with strengths, gifts and vulnerabilities; capable of learning, healing and growth. I’ll support you with empathy, insight and new possibilities as you gain insights about your own thoughts and behaviors – both those that work for you and those that are counterproductive. Using this as a roadmap, we can clear obstacles and utilize strengths along the path to your destination. I’ll help you clarify your issues so you can manage them more effectively or resolve them. Together, we’ll build a healthy foundation open to possibilities with good will, self-care, awareness, compassion and acceptance. From these supportive roots, you can expect increased esteem, confidence, communication and connection skills, as well as peace and harmony with yourself and others. I offer complementary medicine modalities including energy balancing, cranio-sacral, breathwork, hypnotherapy, imagery, stress release etc.; techniques that can progress you more effectively than with dialog alone. In session, we’ll look at what works, as well as what does not help you achieve the life you want. Effective counseling is a two way street. It takes a cooperative effort by...
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How do I choose my Officiant??? When I started this joy filled service of uniting couples in 1990, there was a small number of Interfaith or other ministers who would say yes to couples regardless of faith, non-faith, race, sex, etc. Now, there are many vendors in the wedding business. Freedom of choice is sacred and also can be confusing, making it difficult to know what/who you will get, especially when most couples have never hired a wedding vendor before, even for a second marriage! Some couples only care about the paper to make it official or only about the party afterwards; if so, that makes your choice easier. You’ll hire someone who gets the job done with a few standard words. Many couples seek a wedding Officiant who will help them create their dream wedding which includes a ceremony that is personal, romantic, beautifully crafted and delivered. For a ceremony that does all this as it unites them in marriage, they will search out information and carefully select. With a variety of vendors to choose from, there’s a variety of service style, offerings, quality, personality, etc. It takes more than a license to be considered a quality professional in any field. Here’s some information to consider about people who perform wedding ceremonies… Officiants have different preparation, talent, motivation, and experience. Some have extensive training, many have superficial training and others may get a license for the day. (Do you know it’s possible to get licensed to officiate a marriage on the internet or by attending a weekend workshop focused other than officiating?) Some of the qualities I look for in choosing a professional are: individuals and companies with integrity – that are experienced, personable, reliable and highly skilled in what they offer. To find a good match I like to talk to them and consider personality, style, inclusivity, ceremony choices and personalization, preparation, delivery, time for me, fee, etc. Referrals can be helpful, and yet I still need to make an effort to see if they are right for me. We can do our best to obtain information and use head, heart and intuition to make the best choice. Since you don’t have the comparison experience as you do with many other purchases in you life, and since you really won’t be able to fully judge until after the ceremony, this selection process can be daunting. However, please be reassured to know that with almost professional Officiant you choose, you will probably be satisfied with what you get. And you’ll be married! Why Choose Rev. Janice? What you get is quality service and reasonable rates! My distinctive process of ceremony creation offers you a superior selection of meaningful appropriate reference, giving you a variety of choices for the entire ceremony, and therefore, more personalization. In addition, you and your fiancé get invaluable experience, support and quality time together, discovering what matters most to your heart and soul. Since you’ve been drawn to my site and taken the time to read this far before you choose an Officiant, I believe you really do care about the ceremony that unites you and your partner in marriage, and also about your celebrant. Here’s what I’d like you to know about me… I am a professional and I really do care – about you and your wedding day. And, I believe with you, that you can have your special day be joy filled and memorable! I’ll give you my time and experience. With it, you’ll learn more than you imagined about yourself, your partner, and your relationship as well as about the before, during...
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Ceremonial Services for All Life’s Cycles, Occasions and Transitions… A ceremony or ritual marks an occasion as significant and grounds it so it becomes real and memorable. There are specific actions and objects, real and symbolic, which are meaningful towards intention of the ceremony. And, there’s that magical or spiritual component of a ceremony and the celebrant that instills within us acceptance of the change, the reality that we’ve taken a step across a threshold into a “new” you, in a new phase of life. Attention to details in setting, words, symbols, logistics, etc are important components of a well crafted ceremony/ritual. Its purpose is to achieve its intention, transporting you in mind and spirit, to your goal, your vision. Connection and felt emotions are signs of a good ceremony; it stimulates emotions appropriate to the service, from happy to sad, and also creates a stronger connection among the participants and witnesses. I feel blessed to be a ceremonial artist gifted with all the skills and experience needed to make ceremony and ritual a meaningful, memorable event for you and your guests. It’s my joy to create a simple or elaborate ceremony with and about You for your special day… A tasteful blend of your vision with the classic and the contemporary, Woven with spirit, Offered with love, Touching all Hearts… * Wedding, Commitment, Union, Vows Renewal: Spiritual, Faith, Civil… * Blessing: Adult, Child, House, Land, Animal, Boat, Bike, Auto, etc * Welcoming: Baptism, Christening, Naming, New Family Member * Achievement, Milestones: Graduation, Promotion, Career * Separation, Loss: Memorial, Divorce, * Cycles of Age: Birthday, Maturation, Life Style Change, Retirement… I believe there’s an abundance of blessings in our ordinary lives. And, that we are each able to give blessings in our expressions of good will and gratitude for who and what we do have. The Ceremonies I offer are carefully constructed and spiritually infused with intention for the highest good of the recipient – Baby, Child, Adult, Pet, House, etc. Customized ceremonies are co-created with the same personal process as weddings. Please read this information for an overview and/or contact me about any ceremony you’re considering; we can discuss the possibilities and you can hear a sampling of choices. ...
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“…We have the ceremony, and we love it. The more elaborate questions and revised vows now include everything that we want to express on that day, and we couldn’t be happier with the wording. Thank you for taking the time to work through all of that with us. Your patience and support made that process possible.” Peggy and Neil, Brooklyn, NY
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