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Our Sacred Eagle Sound Ceremony (And how we became and instant tourist hit!)

7/22/2018

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Listen to our drum circle at the beach.
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We always have a “Sacred Eagle Sound Ceremony” outdoors, as part of the sound therapy training program. This time was no exception. In preparation, I searched out a couple of spots that would be quiet and secluded. I didn’t want to attract a crowd of intrusive onlookers. 
 
When the day came, it was a warm, sunny summer evening. Perfect! We headed out with all our instruments, crystal bowls and drums to Cattle Point, by the ocean. Upon arrival, I realized we’d left the mallets for playing the bowls at home! Since it was only 5 minutes away, I returned to get them, leaving the others to set up and get started. “Trust things to all work out,” I said over and over like a little mantra.
 
When I arrived back at cattle point, traffic had slowed, as 3 buses of tourists slid into the parking lot. (Oh no! “Trust it to all work out” . . . ) As I walked towards our little spot, I heard the most wonderful drumming and chanting. Walking towards my students, I started my camera rolling. And then I noticed I was not the only one doing that. Hundreds of tourists had been attracted, and they all had their iPhones rolling too! We were an instant tourist hit! I really got a good laugh at myself. There was my idea (quiet, secluded spot) and then there was God’s plan. “Trust it to all work out”, I kept happily reminding myself. 
 
Our joyful sounds continued for quite some time. We were delighted that people enjoyed the fruits of our love and learning. Babies in strollers, people from around the world, elders, young’uns, all enjoying an uplifting moment of unity and love. They asked, “When is your next gig?” At that, more happy laughter spilled out of us. All were blessed by the joy and love. “Trust it to all work out”. Eventually, the tourists drifted back to the busses, and we had our private moments of sacred song and story as the sun descended. 

 
First Nations peoples summon the Eagle when we are about to embark on a challenge, a life change, or a creative endeavour. Eagles encourage us to be courageous, reach higher and to grow beyond what we think we can do. 
 
Eagles symbolize:  
 
1) Connection with the Creator and the Spirit World 
2) Courage to fly high 
3) Ability to gain perspective
4) Association with East winds, symbolizing the coming of spring, dawn, rebirth and new beginnings 
5) Keen sight and visionary insight 
6) acute hearing—both physical and spiritual
 
Since 2007, I have been an honorary member of the Tlingit Wooshkeetaan Eagle clan of SE Alaska. My spirit name, Kaasay, was given to me by elder Mary Brown. It means “Higher Voice”. I feel honored to be part of her multi-ethnic, Tlingit, Baha’i family that now spans the globe, demonstrating the Oneness of the human family. 
 
As the sun set, a man with a lovely professional camera sauntered by. We snagged him to take our photo. The sunlight was at just at the right angle–of course. “Trust it to all work out”.  I think there may be a song about that. . . Anyone?
 
Here is our meditation on trust, courage and transformation. We’re posting this on our fridges, as a daily reminder. Maybe you want to do that too? Trust me, it works! 

Trust

Trust is having faith, hope and a positive outlook. Trust is believing in someone or something. We have confidence that the right thing will happen without trying to control it or make it happen. Even when difficult things happen, trust helps us know that there is some gift or learning in everything that happens. 

Affirmations
I rely on my Creator. I release fear and worry. I trust that I will be guided and my needs will be met. Trust gives me the courage to fly high and explore new endeavours. I know that there is some good to be found in everything that happens, even hard things. I am thankful for the gift of Trust in my life. It renews my strength. 
Adapted from the Virtues Reflection Cards by Linda Kavelin-Popov.
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Music washes the soul

6/19/2012

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 Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.  Berthold Auerback
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What is "sacred sound"?

6/18/2012

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“Sacred music—you can’t go by the lyrics or structure. There’s no sacred music rhythm or scale. So sacred music is based on the intent of the performers, what their goals are, their motivations for the type of music, and then the context of that, and also the community that’s created with that, and how the people receive it. We need to dig deeper in our hearts, we need to embrace other people and other cultures. That’s what spirituality is and that’s what God is.” David Lynch, USA, musical anthropologist

“With sacred sounds, the intention of the individual making the sound is to align with Divine Will and higher consciousness. . . It becomes ‘Thy Will’ not ‘my will’." Jonathan Goldman

“In ancient times...sound was considered to be but an earthly reflection of a vibratory activity taking place beyond the physical world... Inaudible to human ear, this CosmicVibration was the origin and basis of all the matter and energy in the universe. ...The power of sound as a force which could be used for good or evil was considered unsurpassed. ...music was of ultimate importance, deriving its energy from Above for the working of change in the world below.” David Tame, The Secret Power of Music

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Everyone can chant

6/18/2012

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“Chanting is not ‘singing’—it’s about breath, about heart, and about Spirit, and we all come fully equipped to participate.” Robert Gass

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Soul of the Universe

6/18/2012

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"Music gives soul to the universe."  Plato
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Sound more powerful than 2 years of meditation

6/18/2012

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"Sound can help people make shifts in perspective that normally take 1-2 years of meditation.  Its the most powerful magic for enabling us to live extraordinary lives filled with peace, passion, health and a sense of unity with the universe."                                                                                                                Oncologist Mitchell L. Gaynor, M.D.
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Food for Soul and Spirit

6/18/2012

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"The art of music is divine and effective. It is the food of the soul and spirit."  ~ 'Abdu'l-Baha 
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