Bob Dylan’s “I Threw It All Away”
Off of one of my favorite Bob Dylan’s LPs of all time, “Nashville Skyline” here is his testament to the power of LOVE. Live on the Johnny Cash show ( goodness, he was young! ) –
Music
Long Time Sun
May the long time sun shine upon you, All love surround you, And the pure light within you Guide your way on. Sound familiar? In the vein of ‘let’s keep things accurate’ I wish to go down in history as stating that these now semi-famous words are not ‘an Irish blessing’ nor are …
UUTAi – One of Nature’s Treasures
I happened upon UUTAi a couple of years ago as I was reviewing options for the sound bath offered to ceremonial participants. She is dynamic and singular and, after listening to her performance, can anyone doubt she has an intimate relationship with Nature and the Universe?
The Trees They Do Grow High (Pentangle)
The song is a true story of the daughter of Sir Robert Innis marrying young Lord Craig. This tune reminds us that life is fleeting. A mere second in the expanse of the Universe and we are done. Do not let this precious second escape you. Make a physically, psychologically, and spiritually healthy YOU …
Illumination – A concert of Persian & Turkish Spiritual Music
Dear Friends, I am passing along something which may be of interest; I have no connection with any of this other than my LOVE and respect for the words of Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī (RUMI) and the great honor that this musical group does to his memory. I have just purchased 2 tickets 🙂 REMEMBER TO …
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Ray Man Shabad – by Snatam Kaur
Ray Man Shabad – Snatam Kaur w/ translation Since a CD, by Snatam Kaur, was given to me by a dear acquaintance in my Shamanic apprenticeship, I have been mesmerized by the beauty of Snatam’s voice and the power of the words. I often play this song in the car as I make my …
Ayawaska through the Eyes of a Musician – Free
Simon Fraser University’s Latin American Studies Program invites you to a free public lecture Ayawaska through the Eyes of a Musician: The story of a Prodigal Healer in the Peruvian Amazon? Miki González Thursday, 8 December 2016, 6PM 7000 Earl & Jennie Lohn Policy Room Simon Fraser University, Harbour Centre 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver …
Sacred sounds, Mantras, and Icaros
For anyone who has attended one of the meditation events you will know that we use a combination of sacred sounds, Drumming, Mantras, Icaros, and silence. Traditionally, the Icaro intermixed with about 15 minutes of complete silence is the preferred and most beneficial combination of sound use in meditation events; the vibration generated by the …
Sit in a quiet place
Switch the phone to silence, lock the door, turn off the TV and other ‘noise’. Sit in a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. Make yourself comfortable. Practicing ‘Purposeful Meditation’, as demonstrated at the previous meditation event . . . and listen to this . . . From Wiki – Spiegel im Spiegel …
Sacred Sounds, Mantras, and Icaros
“Tibetan Singing Bowl, Bell, Gong – Music For Meditation & Concentration – Showers Of Silence” Thus far I have presented the Mantra and the Icaro, as used in meditation ceremonies. In this post I introduce the use of healing sounds which are typically generated using ‘singing bowls’, chimes, and bells; although, other devices are …