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Weaving the Dream of Tomorrow

When we reach into the magical hat of all possibilities, we are really trying to catch a dream. What exactly are we looking for? The future, the now, or one of those lingering moments from the past that’s come back to repeat itself? Dream-catchers are designed to keep at bay those things that distract us [...]

The Real Definition of “Networking”

We had so much fun at the last Healing Drum Retreat!   It was like a breath of fresh air, combining a few new concepts with awareness and focus.  What happens when we turn our focus inward, what do we see?  Usually its the stuff that coats us on the outside, the heaviness that we carry [...]

From Hide to Drum – Finding the Right Fit part III

Preparing hides for drum making takes muscle, and a lot of planning.  Kaye states, “There can be variance in the thickness of the hide, and this will effect how much the hide will stretch when you build your drum.  I’ve build many drums, and know how to work with the hide, and how to talk [...]

Healing Drum March 2009 – Renewal!! Part 10 of 10

We have a tendency to hold on to things, thoughts, the past, and our emotions.   When we do this it creates great complexity in our lives.   Our stories often define us, giving us structure within our lives.  This is not always a happy place, though, not if we carry with us half-truths and misunderstandings. My [...]

The Cycle of Life in a Nine Sided Drum

Every day I post an intuitive story in my Mayan Daily Insight website that speaks of the energy or focus of the day.  The Mayan’s brought many calendars into this world, and the Tzolkin calendar is one of spiritual focus.  It offers amazing insights into self and the story of our lives. I recently decided [...]

Sign Up Now! Healing Drum Retreat March 2009

The Healing Drum Retreat is a wonderful healing experience for everyone!  You can attend this event, held at beautiful Brighton Creek Conference Center in the footprint of Mt Rainier near Yelm Washington. What?  When? The Healing Drum Retreat is Saturday and Sunday March 21, 22nd, 2009.  This event is full of mini workshops in energy [...]

Totems and the Virtues of Life

Sometimes we have a totem that stays with us a lifetime.  For me, I have dragonflies, butterflies, and horses.  For Estee there is the hummingbird, eagle, and she is typically greeted by a wolf when she takes her totem walks. There is no right or wrong totem, all totems have a significant purpose.  If I [...]