Why we still need ritual | Tiu De Haan | TEDxHeythropCollege

How do we create real moments of meaning in our lives? Humans have always used ritual to create meaning in celebrating life, love and death - and Tiu de Haan is a Celebrant creating 21st century rituals for moments both big and small. She takes us on a journey to explore how to create experiences that connect us to each other, to ourselves and to the moments that matter.

Tiu de Haan is a celebrant, creative facilitator, writer and musician.
She spent many years working as a professional creative and then over a decade teaching creativity to everyone from CEOs to seven year olds. Her work as a non denominational celebrant allows her to bring creativity together with ceremony, helping others to celebrate the transitions in all our lives, be they weddings, funerals or other thresholds that demand a ritual to honour their passing.

Tiu’s expertise lies in creating bespoke experiences that awaken the imagination and help us reconnect with our sense of wonder.

She is currently writing a book about ritual in the 21st century, collating powerful stories of how we as humans make meaning of the big transitions of life, love and death.

[jwh]

I came here after listening to her creative intervention in the podcast The Digital Human.

"Appreciate the moment", "celebrate de mundane", a great lesson, thank you, Tiu.

[JenniferEngraciosd]

I really appreciated the message of this TED talk as someone who both participates in and leads earth-based spiritual ceremonies. What I've learned: It's important not to appropriate traditions from other cultures without permission and also training. Also, I don't recommend creating ceremonies that create harm. If you must release things into the environment, make sure they are biodegradable (balloons are not).

[Mreliasrose]

Stunningly gorgeous Tiu. A beautiful modeling of how to turn our traditions into magical rituals. This is the way I want to live.

[atturnec]

Absolutely lovely, insightful and joyous talk. What a reminder for us all. No matter you religious or spiritual perspectives, we all engage in many many rituals, often times unwittingly. Thank you for helping us remember the oh so importance of engaging this very act.

[cecyfr]

So beautiful. I sometimes thoug that my need to celebrate is somehow shallow, but now i see how heart warming that is... Thanks

[UnsterblicheKonig]

Just trying to get through my overnight shift. Why do you have to make a grown man cry at 3 am lol

[Shewildmagic]

I really enjoyed this TED talk!!!! I have a business I am developing and it pretty much revolves around the idea of taking the time to perform micro rituals every day. Thank you sharing, we need more speeches like this :)

It's amazing to find people that we synchronize and have a further understanding or our mission! love it!

[magdaknight]

Very moving, kind and useful talk about appreciating the small and huge moments in our lives. Such a powerful thing to watch on Mother's Day. Thank you for sharing your insights with us, Tiu!

[thedruiddiaries]

A deep and beautiful sharing. Thank you.

[ameetmehta]

Thank you reminding us about the power of moments and rituals to encapsulate them ... bringing our attention to the present, the situation and the people around us!

[francescadalbello]

Thanks for sharing all of these feelings, moments and rituals. One of the best talks I've watched in a long time. I love in particular the title Celebrator. That really resonates with me too, and it is wonderful that you wish to keep spreading your mum's gift for celebrating life moments. You've inspired me to feel like a life celebrator :) and I love the way you describe rituals as "framed" art. THANK YOU x

[inkwellflood]

thank you for your video not only did it move me beyond words butt helped me notice the good and bad rituals I had and have, I'm going to start every morning with one to make the best of time .

[I-Am-Aware]

Thank you so much for sharing about your mother. I found your presentation very moving. I appreciated your wisdom, too, about present-moment living! Thank you again!

[brendashenda]

This is SO wonderful. I would love to do this for people.

[celebratelife]

Absolutely beautiful, Tiu, thank you.

[sonicspring]

So delightful, moving and beautiful. Thank you so much.

[TheConstantSculptor]

awesome Tiu! thanks for standing for the beauty and wonder you see in the world and for helping us all to see it too :)

[helgaconklin]

So beautiful and powerful! Thank you for sharing.

[elizabethkleine]

Great video. The sound is really quiet though...