Do you have a condition you suffer from? Do you have chronic pain, chronic depression or chronic misfortune? I work with people all the time that suffer from a variety of conditions that disrupt their lives. The most powerful solution to these kinds of situations is called "Power Reclamation". You can learn more about it [...]
“Unlike people in the West, the Dagara believe it is terrible to suppress one’s grief. Only by passionate expression can loss be tamed and assimilated into a form one can live with.” —Malidoma Some’, African Elder Facing The Challenge My father was diagnosed with Emphysema, Congestive Heart Failure and Lung Cancer. As his health deteriorates [...]
You're invited to join Toby Christensen, The Healing Drummer, at the Kauai Wellness Expo, February 9 & 10. While you're there, be sure to attend the World Music concert with Toby Christensen and Friends on February 9. It will be an unforgettable evening filled with great music and great friends! Attendance to The Healing Drummer's [...]
This ritual is based on the element of water. Water is associated with bringing you into a place of healing, reconciliation, and flow. Today is the perfect time for you to get to the water and allow the healing energy of this element bring into right relationship the things that have worked their way out [...]
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 [...]
This ritual has to do with releasing energy that you may be carrying from the past that is preventing you from opening your heart. It’s a ritual designed to encourage you to open your heart to receive love and to give love in ways that will enrich your life. Release Negative Energy The first step [...]
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 [...]
The element of nature is one that inspires personal transformation and guidance towards an authentic life. Nature rituals of renewal promote reflecting inwards and asking yourself questions of truth. The ritual I write about today involves personal energy, focus, and discovery. Shift Your Perceptions With this ritual I recommend that you spend some time in [...]
Many of you know that I have done extensive training with Malidoma Somé and in my work with him have learned a lot about creating a space of fun and welcoming for the ancestors. When we do ritual, it's usually in a very festive atmosphere. Good beverages, oftentimes a cigar, and always drumming! I recently [...]
