In this episode of the Insights at the Edge podcast, Stephen Jenkinson and host Tami Simon explore how matrimony serves as a mothering force of culture. Discover how the wedding as "an alchemical ritual" can heal, unite, and inspire communities. Drawing from his new book, _Matrimony: Ritual, Culture, and the Heart’s Work_, Jenkinson shares wisdom on the power of vows, the role of ancestors, and the importance of community in sacred ceremonies. Highlights: ▪️Matrimony vs. Marriage vs. Wedding ▪️Authenticity in Ceremony ▪️Community & Ancestors in Ritual ▪️Ritual as Alchemy ▪️Final Reflections on the Heart’s Work Subscribe for more interviews on spirituality, psychology, and more. https://bit.ly/SubscribeSTYT --- Sounds True was founded in 1985 by Tami Simon with a clear mission: to disseminate spiritual wisdom. Since starting out as a project with one woman and her tape recorder, we have grown into a multimedia publishing company with more than 80 employees, a library of more than 1500 titles featuring some of the leading teachers and visionaries of our time, and an ever-expanding family of customers from across the world. In more than three decades of growth, change, and evolution, Sounds True has maintained its focus on its overriding purpose, as summed up in our Mission Statement. Connect with us: ▪️Facebook: http://bit.ly/2XFIIeE ▪️Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UlEoiH ▪️Website: http://bit.ly/2tOl02d #InsightsAtTheEdge #Matrimony #Marriage #Weddings #Rituals #StephenJenkinson