Jan 19, 2010 1
The Healing Drum Retreat supports the event “Unity Works”, and offers through our blog updates on upcoming Unity Works meetings. The next event is this Saturday, January 23, 2010 near Chehalis, WA. This event is open to everyone as a family oriented gathering. January 23 Unity Works at the Hope Grange Winlock, Washington 9Am Artists- [...]
Apr 6, 2009 0
Occasionally we mention, in the Healing Drum Retreat website, an event called, “Unity Works”. What is Unity Works? It is a collective support space for children and adults, native and non-native, to learn, heal, and grow. Guest include inspirational speakers such as Roy Wilson (Grandfather) the Spiritual Leader and Storyteller of the Cowlitz tribe, who [...]
Mar 8, 2009 5
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 [...]
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 4, 2009 0
This is a story of finding a drum, or having a drum find you. Many choose their hide based on its totem properties. Each tribe, nation, or culture has attributes assigned to each animal. Buffalo is thicker than elk, and it has a deeper resonance. It vibrates at a rich tone. Buffalo has been commonly [...]
