Mar 7, 2009 0
Who am I? Oh please, do we have to go there? Oh, just bear with me for a moment. This age old question can be defined and redefined every moment of every day. Have you ever felt like you were on top of the world, and then something happens, and you feel it all crumble [...]
Mar 5, 2009 0
Just the other day while sharing a ride with a friend we found an owl feather in the car. This car was closed up, and locked, and there was no way this feather could have been put there by intent. It just appeared. Who was this feather for, the owner of the car, or the [...]
Mar 3, 2009 0
This upcoming Healing Drum Retreat, March 20-22nd 2009 will offer a collection of activities that promote wellness for body, mind and spirit. Let’s talk a little about that first category, body. What better expression of life can be found other than great food. Brighton Creek Conference Center is a wonderful retreat center, set in the [...]
Feb 24, 2009 1
Today we have article eight in the ten part series “Healing Drum March 2009″. With only 3 weeks remaining before this activity-filled weekend retreat there is still time to register for this event. One of the best parts of the Healing Drum Retreat is the opportunity to focus on self for an extended time. This [...]
Feb 16, 2009 0
Making a drum is more than just an act of binding a hide to a frame. There is an incredible collectivity that comes from the focus and intent of the drum maker as they work in harmony with their materials. The spirit of the animal guides us as we string the sinew, and each drum [...]
Feb 12, 2009 0
At the last Healing Drum Retreat, September 2008, we gathered on Saturday evening for a campfire. The festivities began with a round of smudging, with blessings flowing not just for the people attending, but also their drums. As we completed our smudging activities the feel of the evening shifted. We shared stories, sang songs, and [...]
Feb 9, 2009 1
Totem Spirit Guides present themselves in animal form. They serve us as guides, protectors, often providing encouragement and inspiration. Stories and legends of animal totem spirits goes back to the beginning of time in native history around the world. Some are aware of their totem spirit guides. Others find that, when they bring focus and [...]
