Nicole Hart Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant

09/20/2025

Today I study Pema Chodron, an American Buddhist nun and Tibetan meditation master, her written work : The Places That Scare You

05/25/2025

Occasionally, I take a Sunday morning and visit a church, temple or in this case meetinghouse to experience and commune with various faiths and spiritualities in order to deepen my service as a life-cycle celebrant in the community.
Today was a visit to the Lancaster Quakers or also known as the Religious Society of Friends or just Lancaster Friends and met some really lovely people!
They are a peace-loving, simple people that nurture the divine light of God inside of themselves and compassionately hold it for others.
Since 350 years ago, their worship has been based on a reverent sense of expectant waiting held mostly in silence.

The photo is of the entrance to their adjoining Memorial Garden. 🕊️

05/22/2025

Even the smallest of us deserve acknowledgment of life.
This fourth baby robin did not survive. I lovingly gave the baby a sweet farewell and put back into the earth of my cottage garden. I have watched the parents build this nest on my side porch, became the human protector, and checked on it every day. 🤍 Thankfully the other three babies have recently fledged.

I also had another robin mama build a nest in my rose bush arbor. Watching the nest every day, I was invested in their survival. The same day that the hot pink roses burst into bloom, I am happy to report that the two babies successfully fledged from that nest.

02/03/2025

The first whispers of new life…

Thank you to for the gorgeous

05/06/2024

This past weekend was so busy however I want to acknowledge that on May 4, World Labyrinth Day 2024, labyrinth enthusiasts around the world walked with the intention of lifting a collective vibration for world peace and global healing.

The labyrinth is an ancient tool for contemplative walking. It is an excellent way to sort your feelings, deal with grief and emerged from the walk with a sense of renewal and enlightenment.

I work on a volunteer basis with and am impressed with the dedicated love and care for our global community.

05/01/2024

A little May Day bundle in remembrance of a special lady who adored Lily of the Valley.

03/22/2024

Prepared with 200 scrolls for a very special Celebration of Life Service tomorrow 🤍

Reciting 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 as a large group should be powerful.

The decedent had these verses permanently inked down the length of his torso.

I’ve tucked a spring of thyme into each.

02/11/2024

Though I have accepted my father’s death as a natural transition and still maintain connection with him, my profound grief travels gently by my side. It will always feel like I lost him yesterday. 🤍
In memoriam, Richard Hart Gochnaur
February 11, 2019

02/01/2024

01/23/2024

“Meet & Greets” are under way!
I offer a complementary 15 to 20 minute session to meet me and see if I’m the right fit to design and officiate your loved one’s Celebration of Life service.
We can meet virtually, via phone call or in person for locals, if preferred.
There is absolutely no obligation beyond the “Meet & Greet”.
Contact me to set your appointment. 🤍 🕊️🤍🕊️🤍🕊️

12/22/2023

One discovers the light

in the darkness,

that is what darkness

is for;

but everything depends

on how we bear the light.

James Baldwin

12/22/2023

This Yule…
May all that need a miracle be blessed.
May all those feeling unwell and fragile be given strength.
May all those who have heavy burdens have their loads lightened.
May all those who have worry find peace.
May your Yule be filled with happiness, joy, and love.