Matthew Shepard

Dr. Seuss gave us “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” A mindful thought to begin this entry.

I will celebrate my birthday this month, as I do I am mindful of many events.  National Diversity Day is the 1^st Friday in October, it is AIDS Awareness Month, it is also the Gay & Lesbian History Month.

It was 13 years ago that we learned of the horrible torture that a young man endured in Wyoming. On the 12th of Oct. Matthew succumbed to those injuries. His memory is relived each time someone takes their life or has their life taken because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation.

Homosexuality is not a disease.  It is not an illness.  For those who are Christian: You are made in his image, you are not a mistake, you are not an abomination, you are not going to hell and YES Jesus loves you!

Homosexuality is found in over 450 species, homophobia is found in only one. (Tell me again which one is unnatural?)

There is empowerment and strength in numbers.  Be who you are, come out, stand out, stand strong, be proud, be loud, and be the change you seek in this world!

"You ARE Beautiful
You ARE Loved
You ARE Worthy
JUST the way you are!"
-Chaplain Royal Bush

Chaplain Royal Bush and Chaplain Beth Loofe are Interfaith Chaplains offering nondenominational and nonreligious care and services to all, without exception in Nebraska and Iowa. They conduct Weddings, Premarital Coaching, Couples Coaching, Funerals, Blessings, and Pastoral Care. For more information please email info@inclusivelife.org OR phone 402-575-7006.

End of Life Planning Promotion

When IS the best time to make your end of life decisions?

End of life planning goes beyond pre-paring for burial services. It is about deciding, recording and sharing important decisions with your loved ones and family.

We can help! Inclusive Life is offering to prepare end of life plans for up to two people for $25 (prior to 12/31/11)

(402) 575-7006     info@inclusivelife.org

Omaha Weddings

What is Inclusive Life?

We are a Nebraska incorporated non-profit faith based organization providing both nondenominational and nonreligious care and service to everyone without exception in Iowa and Nebraska.

Why?

We know that up to 70% of the population does not attend worship on a regular basis OR have a relationship with a place of worship.  Individuals, Couples and Families need a resource if they are getting married, needed relationship help, preplanning for end of life, planning a funeral or needing that “pastoral care” that is familiar, comfortable, and safe.

Do you do weddings?

We officiate many types of ceremonies; vow renewal, weddings, holy unions, commitment ceremonies, and blessings.  We offer services in both Nebraska and Iowa (Iowa does allow same sex marriages, which we are happy to perform!)  We provide locally ordained celebrants (minister or officiant, whichever you prefer) that are experienced, trained and provide care and service that is often unmatched.  “Let’s build a relationship so you can be helped by a friend of the family, and not a stranger.”

Chaplain Royal Bush and Chaplain Beth Loofe are Interfaith Chaplains offering nondenominational and nonreligious care and services to all, without exception in Nebraska and Iowa. They conduct Weddings, Premarital Coaching, Couples Coaching, Funerals, Blessings, and Pastoral Care. For more information please email info@inclusivelife.org OR phone 402-575-7006.

Coulda Woulda Shoulda

BE PRESENT NOW.  HERE.  Live in the present moment. Don't obsess about the past or worry about the future. All you need is right here now.  Coulda Woulda Shoulda are not words to focus on when living now.  I can, I will, I am.  There you go…  If that little train can, so can you! 

As the story goes, there once a fisherman was sitting near seashore, under the shadow of a tree smoking his beedi. Suddenly a rich businessman passing by approached him and inquired as to why he was sitting under a tree smoking and not working. To this the poor fisherman replied that he had caught enough fishes for the day.

Hearing this the rich man got angry and said: Why don’t you catch more fishes instead of sitting in shadow wasting your time?

Fisherman asked: What would I do by catching more fishes?

Businessman: You could catch more fishes, sell them and earn more money, and buy a bigger boat.

Fisherman: What would I do then?

Businessman: You could go fishing in deep waters and catch even more fishes and earn even more money.

Fisherman: What would I do then?

Businessman: You could buy many boats and employ many people to work for you and earn even more money.

Fisherman: What would I do then?

Businessman: You could become a rich businessman like me.

Fisherman: What would I do then?

Businessman: You could then enjoy your life peacefully.

Fisherman: What do you think I’m doing right now?

You don’t need to wait for tomorrow to be happy and enjoy your life. You don’t even need to be more rich, more powerful to enjoy life. LIFE is at this moment, enjoy it fully.

Chaplain Royal Bush is an Interfaith Chaplain offering nondenominational and nonreligious care and services to all, without exception in Nebraska and Iowa. He conducts Weddings Premarital Coaching Couples Coaching, Funerals, Blessings, and Pastoral Care. For more information please email info@inclusivelife.org OR phone 402-575-7006.