About Marylin, Humanist Celebrant
When the pressing need to find meaning meets the need to offer it, stars align.
After spending years in a field where image and profits were the sole markers of success, I found myself increasingly adrift. My core values and aspirations were being trampled, demanding the space they deserved.
Love entered my life at a pivotal moment, prompting a significant change. My husband and I decided to create our wedding ceremony oursevles to emphasize the profound meaning behind our commitment. Channeling my love for words, I articulated our feelings, and everything fell into place.
Simultaneously, I pursued higher education and chose to base my dissertation on the theme of symbolic ceremonies. Having obtained my diploma, I have only one idea in mind: to continue exploring this universe. I established my own business alongside my job as an employee, eventually leaving the latter to pursue my newfound passion as a humanist celebrant.
In 2016, I became a mother for the first time, welcoming a child who became an endless source of inspiration. This experience turned my entire world upside down, evoking feelings as touching as they were powerful. It prompted a deep reflection on my vision of parenthood and the profound changes this birth brought to our lives. The idea of having a secular naming ceremony felt natural. Since then, I have been dedicated to creating and officiating these beautiful ceremonies, along with memorial services for funerals and tributes.
Since 2020, I have expanded my approach to encompass a more holistic view of coaching and supporting individuals navigating significant life transitions. Recognizing the critical importance of our connections in today’s world, I am committed to (re)building, preserving, and celebrating them. This extends to fostering hope for healthy and enduring progress, whether in our romantic relationships, our relationship with ourselves, or with others.
Love is the ultimate meaning of everything around us.
Rabindranath Tagore
What I Love
My family
As a side note, I never imagined I would marry, start a family, or even become a wedding and humanist celebrant! Today, watching my children grow and passing on my learnings to them is a true blessing.
Adventure
I’ve traveled to over 30 countries, with most of my journeys being solo backpacking trips in remote areas around the world.
Words
I’ve been writing since the age of 12. There’s something incredibly special about conveying emotions through words. I merge my passion for words with an interest in various cultures by learning and speaking several languages.
Music
I have an eclectic taste, but I particularly adore electro. Music serves as a source of inspiration for my writing. My love for music has deep roots, influenced by my musician father, who now resides among the stars.
Timeless Design
I find joy in exploring vintage furniture, decor, and atmospheres. Roaming through flea markets, I revive the beauty of the past, often overshadowed by contemporary conformity.
Animals and Nature
Embracing an eco-friendly lifestyle is a priority for me, and I am committed to combating animal cruelty daily.
My writing
is intuitive
The day I accepted and embraced this ‘gift,’ I began to soar. When I write, I am guided. I don’t try to understand by whom or by what; I simply honor and trust this state of grace.