I enjoy sharing these rituals based on the wisdom of the 5 elements of healing. This particular ritual is derived from the healing powers of the element of Earth. The Powerful Energy of the Earth Earth represents the energy of nurturing, abundance, welcoming, and home. It is the energy of the great nurturing mother. I [...]
It is a time to rid ourselves of the stories in our lives that we have held, sometimes unintentionally, that have created negative patterns that are holding us back from stepping in to our most profound destiny. The mineral element is also about communication and learning new ways to communicate with our fellow humans, as [...]
This ritual is about connecting to the energy of nature. Nature in the West African cosmology is about the power of magic and transformation. In our culture, we are taught to wear masks to prevent others from seeing who we really are for fear that we may not be accepted. The closer we can get [...]
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As we enter into this fire year of 2012, we begin with the ritual of getting clarity, setting intention, and rallying the forces that will guide us in the coming year. It is said that there are 2 truths about self-awareness: You are not who you think you are. You are who you think you [...]
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As the year comes closer to an end, we want to be clear of the obstacles and energies that have held us back for too long. This particular ritual focuses on the obstacle-removing power of water. Facing Your Obstacles To begin this ritual, find your way to moving water. This can be a river, stream, [...]
I am thrilled to announce that World Groove is officially released! This CD has been in the makings for two years, and is by far the best work I have done so far in the category of world/ecstatic dance music. Consisting of intoxicating rhythms and instrumental blends from various world instruments, World Groove was created to [...]
As my adventures on the island of Kauai unfolded, I had the pleasure of having a couple of friends visit from the mainland. Terry Kingen has been a great friend of mine since elementary school. Terry is one of the premier guitar players in the Seattle area, and has been teaching me blues guitar for [...]
Part of the magic we created with my Healing Drummer Advanced Shamanic Training Workshop this summer in Hawaii included a couple of good drum jams by the ocean. It’s amazing how inspiring it is to drum to the rhythm of the waves and watch the sun dip behind the beautiful mountains as the rhythm resonates [...]
