Commemorate a life well-lived with this elegant guest book.At the funeral service, the family will likely be overwhelmed and may not remember everyone they spoke to. In addition, depending on the number of people in attendance, the family may not have had a chance to interact with everyone who came. Having a guestbook after the event allows the family to know who was there, and can offer comfort and solace after the event.We have designed our guest book to be:ALL-PURPOSE BOOK. A Celebration of Life guestbook has 100 pages that offer anyone attending the memorial to either leave their names and addresses or to find one of the wonderful poems and leave a comment, memory or wish for the family. Specially made to remember and celebrate that special loved one's life.USEFUL & SIMPLE. This guest book provides plenty of space for guests to share their memories of loved ones and express condolences. Simple and easy to use, the pages are waiting to be filled.BEAUTIFUL & WELL-MADE. It has 100 acid-free white paper pages for you to write without the worry of ink bleed-through. We made sure you'll have a great experience with our beautiful books. Professionally-bound so the pages will not fall out.A REMARKABLE BOOK. This guest book for a memorial or funeral commemorates a life, and celebrates the memory of the other lives they touched. Let it bring comfort to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, as they read the encouraging thoughts of friends and loved ones. A keepsake to treasure, always.PERFECT SIZE. With its 20.95 x 15.24 cm (8.25" x 6") dimensions, it is easy to spot and recognize on the table.INSPIRING COVERS. To top it all, we have an array of cover designs for you to choose from. Get inspired by our collection of truly creative book covers.We stand to present good quality journal to provide you the best writing experience with our collections of notebooks.Get this guest book for a memorial or funeral to commemorate a life, and celebrate the memory of the other lives they touched.

Since time immemorial women have been cast into two opposite categories either the 'Madonna', respectable wife, mother, daughter, sister, or the off-limits mistress, vamp, or common whore. This book traces the so-called Madonna/whore syndrome from its roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition to the present day. Drawing on works of art, literature, and the theater, we find that every age recreates the two principle feminine archetypes in its own image. As mirror images of the ways in which society views and treats women, they remain deeply buried within our collective unconscious, shaping men's perceptions of women and women's perception of self. Neither a feminist nor a religious polemic per se, this book considers several especially timely issues. Jesus' strikingly liberal stance on women, their active role in the Jesus movement and early Church pertains to the current debates on the ordination of women. Similarly, the discussion of Jesus' position on sexuality, marriage, celibacy is especially pertinent to the critical debate about celibacy and the priesthood today. Ultimately , however, by stripping away layers of mythology and restoring the 'two Marys' to their original vital roles wife, mother, lover, creator, nurturer, scholar, teacher they become complementary rather than separate categories, a holistic view not only of woman, but of our universal and fundamental humanity.

Why celebration of Life? It is called celebration of life in recognition of a departed member of our community and all the children of God in this world who left this world to join the creator in Heaven. Whether it is called wake or wake-keeping all gears towards the provision of a service prior to burial in a social gathering. Traditionally, this is done at the home of the deceased with the body present. Recently wakes are often performed at a funeral home or at a hall preferably chosen by the members of the deceased family. It is often a social rite which highlights the fact that the loss affects the whole group. The term “wake” originally referred to a late-night prayer vigil, which is mostly used for the social interaction. While this modern usage of the verb “wake” means to stay alert. A wake for the dead harks back to the vigil, “watch” or “guard” of earlier times. It is a misconception that people at wake are waiting in case the deceased should wake up. The term “wake” originated from the Middle English “waken”.

This Celebration of Life: A Legacy Journal is a unique writing prompt journal that will have you celebrating milestones, expressing gratitude for life's little treasures, and documenting your goals and dreams for the future. Before you know it, you will be strolling down memory lane recording pieces of your history and reminiscing about days gone by. Enjoy encapsulating your own life story with this unique legacy journal or use it to interview a loved one and celebrate their life from their perspective. Inside you will find over 150 thought-provoking questions about your life spread out over seven chapters. To heighten your enjoyment the author has placed colorable images throughout your journal. You will be able to express your creativity while you contemplate your answers to the many thoughtful questions. There are even some full page colorable images. Think adult coloring book meets interactive journal and you've got Celebration of Life. It's a fun and creative way to document your life story. There is even a place for special dedications that will honor those you cherish most. This Celebration of Life journal is a truly a wonderful one-of-a-kind keepsake. Save it for yourself or gift it to someone you care about. When you gift someone this Celebration of Life: A Legacy Journal you are letting them know you believe their life deserves to be honored and celebrated in a unique and personal way. If you do gift this writing prompt journal, why not consider pairing it with a pack of colored pencils so the fun can start right away? Contents Include: Chapter One: Where It All Began Chapter Two: Gratitude Chapter Three: Love, Family & Friends Chapter Four: Happiness & Joy Chapter Five: Dreams & Goals Chapter Six: Life Lessons Chapter Seven: Legacy Celebration of Life: A Legacy Journal by Sharon Purtill has been written so everyone can enjoy the rewarding experience of documenting their own life from their unique perspective. There is no better time to celebrate life than when you are living it!

8.5" x 8.5" (216mm x 216 mm) 100 pages total This Book of Remembrance has plenty of pages for your guests to sign their names and share memories of your loved one. The perfect Funeral Gift Book if the family or funeral planner hasn't thought to get one for the funeral or wake. It's a beautiful keepsake and a treasured and lasting memory for the family and future generations.

This funeral guest book is a great journal to have to celebrate the life of your loved one. One great thing about this funeral book is it creates a great memory to reflect on how many people cared for and celebrated the life of the friend or family member that passed away.

Shinto is an ancient faith of forests and snow-capped mountains. It sees the divine in rocks and streams, communing with spirit worlds through bamboo twigs and the evergreen sakaki tree. Yet it is also the manicured suburban garden and the blades of grass between cracks in city paving stones. Structured around ritual cleansing, Shinto contains no concept of sin. It reveres ancestors, but thinks little about the afterlife, asking us to live in, and improve, the present. Central to Shinto is Kannagara: intuitive acceptance of the divine power contained in all living things. Dai Shizen (Great Nature) is the life force with which we ally ourselves through spiritual practice and living simply. This is not asceticism, but an affirmation of all aspects of life. Musubi (organic growth) provides a model for reconciling ancient intuition with modern science, modern society with primal human needs. Shinto is an unbroken indigenous path that now reaches beyond its native Japan. It has special relevance to us a