Life Story Focused Ceremony | Kim Kirkley | TEDxNewYorkSalon

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Life is filled with changes from birth, adolescence, marriage, to death and change is seldom easy. Declared "The Officiant" by New York magazine and a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant, Kim Kirkley believes ceremonies, based on each person, couple or family's story, help us to navigate these inevitable shifts and return us to that place inside each of us that is pure love. In this place of authenticity, connection and love regardless of belief system, sexual orientation or ethnicity, we are one. Without a customized ceremony, we risk dwelling in a world of our fears rather than the world of our dreams where everyone is recognized and respected as an innocent fellow traveler. Kim shares why life story focused ceremonies matter more than most realize and how a well-executed, authentic ceremony is a return to innocence, joy and love for everyone who experiences it.

Kim Kirkley believes we tell our stories in order to survive and thrive! As an award-winning Modern Minister/Celebrant, Certified Happiness & Success Coach, podcaster, and author, Kim is on a mission to get the word out that the keys to success our found in our connection to our stories and to spirit. Her podcast that features interviews with entrepreneurs who succeed through serving has been called "inspiring" and "great!" Declared "New & Noteworthy" by iTunes
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"The Officiant" New York Magazine, Summer 2011 Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Award Winner 2011 Momentville Wedding Professional Hotlist 2011 Modern Bride Trendsetter

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