Good Morning Friends,
Ahhhhh, the air is cool this morning and the ground dewy soft as the autumn slowly breathes itself into this smoldering land. We planted a fall garden yesterday and the little baby plants are raising their morning faces to the sun as their roots begin digging deep into the warm soil drawing up into themselves the earth’s essence. The promise of life lives in them and in us as we face each day with love in our hearts and in our actions. We do this one interaction at a time, drawing the essence of life up through our feet and releasing it on our breath, with our words, touch and thoughts. My teacher reminds me that our thoughts are our prayers so let us keep our thoughts full of kindness, grace, abundance, gratitude, clarity, forgiveness, strength and love for all beings, but especially ourselves at this season of returning our gaze inward.
As the hummingbirds prepare for their flight south and the butterflies drink the last summer nectar, the peppers, tomatoes, basil, zinnias, okra, and eggplants fill our harvest baskets let us remember what is lush and vibrant in our lives, let us be grateful for this green home.
Miriam
FIRE CEREMONIES
Friday September 17th 7:00-9:30ish Yom Kippur Day of At-one-ment
Sunday October 31st 5:00-8:00ish Day of the Dead Ancestors Altar
Sunday December 19th 4:00-7:00ish Winter Solstice
This ceremony will take place as Yom Kippur begins, a time of holding oneself lovingly accountable for one’s deeds and actions the prior year. This is a time to get in right relations with ourselves and Creator, to seek and offer forgiveness to ourselves and others. It is also the season of the Green Corn Ceremony, to give away our excess, to clean out our cupboards and keep only what we need. In the old ways the previous year’s grain was offered up in flames as the new grain is brought in for another year of grateful abundance. We recommit to live our lives freshly with respect, gratitude, renewed vigor and trust that we always have what we need.
Join us for a Fire Ceremony to release what no longer serves you. You will have the opportunity to shed beliefs, feelings, thoughts, relationships or anything else that is hampering your ability to be fully and completely who you are by offering them to the fire. We will witness each other as we make new agreements with ourselves and dream our lives into being. We will feed the holies and ask their assistance in recreating ourselves, our thoughts and our lives as we wish them to be. The choice is always ours!
Bi-Weekly Shamanic Teaching Circle at Drumsong
Thursdays 9:45 am -11:45 am
Dates: 2010: Sept 9, 23, Oct 7, 21, Nov 4, 18, Dec 2, 16, 30
Explore the world of your dreams and partner with your spirit helpers to trek deep within and become a spiritual warrior on the path of peace. Each week’s skills will build upon the next, stalking our inner obstacles and finding our power through impeccable action. We will journey with the sacred drum each week. Learn to get out of your own way and bring spirit through serving as a hollow bone in all your endeavors. When we work with the guides and helpers that are available to us, invite our medicine ancestors and honor the old ways and our elders, the doors of spirit healing open to us. Come be a part of the magic.
A contribution of $20- $25 per circle is suggested. May spirit always be your guide.
Arapaho Little Boys and Girls Sweat Lodge Ceremony at Drumsong Sanctuary for the Soul led by Sharon Mitchell
Saturday, October 23 Sweat Lodge
Bring yourselves and your prayers to this lodge. As the water is poured over the sacred stones the steam will carry our blessings to creator and assist us to purify. The name of this lodge refers to an Arapaho tradition that is gentler and more flexible than some sweat lodge traditions but does not mean that is intended only for children as I have been asked this question often. This is a lodge for people of all ages to come and bask in the womb of the earth mother and the gentle teachings of our grandmother Sharon.
Rev. Sharon Mitchell has been honored with the passing down of the tradition of this Arapaho Nation sweat lodge. She has been on the Red Road, living Native American Spirituality for over twenty years.
Her experience will inspire you to discover the power that you carry within you to manifest Grandmother‘s Spirit in your personal life. Rev. Sharon is a Science of Mind Ordained Minister bringing together New Thought and Ancient Wisdom in a weekly circle. Rev. Sharon is part of the Pastoral Team at the Mt. Area Hospice. She creates sacred and traditional ceremonies in her business, Ceremonies From the Heart.
Workday options: October 10, 16, or let me know when you are available to help with cutting, splitting and gathering wood and stones, raking, moving blankets, etc. If you have WOOD or STONES to offer, we are so grateful and they can be brought anytime and stacked. The preparations are part of the ceremony and are a labor of love and communion with the land, the tall standing ones, the stone people, the water and enrich one’s experience of the ceremony greatly as we joyfully do this sacred work together. Let me know when you can help and we’ll make a plan.
Please contact Miriam (919) 304-5754 or melieber@mebtel.net ) to RSVP, find out protocols, directions and ask questions. We will potluck FEAST together afterwards. I’ll send more information to those planning on attending as to how to prepare and what to bring. Directions are also available on my website www.drumsongsanctuary.com.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Spring Newsletter
DRUMSONG SANCTUARY FOR THE SOULMiriam Lieberman, MA, LPC
1920 Western Trail
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 304-5754
Let us all welcome spring!
It is a beautiful transitional morning with the woodstove still warming the room while the sun beams in, lighting up the Buddha by the window. Gaia (the goddess kitty) lies in the sunny spot on the floor taking in the warmth, light and Vit D. There are yellow and purple crocus blooming and the daffodils are about 6 inches above ground. Spring is coming and we are so grateful after a real winter even here in the Triangle. I would like to express my gratitude to all the tall standing ones who provided heat over this long winter as I was still gathering wood last weekend to get through these final weeks of cold nights. With all the rain and snow we’ve had, spring promises to bring exuberance of color and renewed energy to us all. Let us celebrate with the earth as she comes alive with green, pink, yellow, and white and orange. Any day we will see the red buds, the dogwoods and the happy buttercups turning those sun rays into golden bells of light and love. Come join us in ceremony and renewal as we rebuild the lodge and feel our own sap rising. Bring your blues and relinquish them to the red hot coals and transform your life. Jump up and live again! Let us give thanks for the cave as we adjust our eyes to the glorious light returning.
May the longtime sun shine upon you and all love surround you and the sweet light within you guide you, Miriam
Drumsong Sanctuary for the Soul
Fire Ceremonies
Date change! Saturday March 20th 2:00-5:00ish Spring Equinox
Friday June 18th 7:00-9:30ish Summer Solstice
Friday September 17th 7:00-9:30ish Yom Kippur Day of At-one-ment
Sunday October 31st 5:00-8:00ish Day of the Dead Ancestors Altar
Sunday December 19th 4:00-7:00ish Winter Solstice
Join us for a Fire Ceremony to release what no longer serves you. You will have the opportunity to shed beliefs, feelings, thoughts, relationships or anything else that is hampering your ability to be fully and completely who you are by offering them to the fire. We will witness each other as we make new agreements with ourselves and dream our lives into being.
We will feed the holies and ask their assistance in recreating ourselves, our thoughts and our lives as we wish them to be. The choice is always ours!
If you are drawn to be here please call or email Miriam at (919) 304-5754 or melieber@mebtel.net so I’ll know how many people to expect and give you directions if needed. Come prepared for outdoor conditions (December may be indoors). If it rains really hard we will come indoors and use the woodstove….Please dress for ceremony (knees and shoulders covered), and women please wear skirts or sarongs over your pants to honor our grandmothers. Bring drums, rattles, water to drink and food to share (optional).
Gifting is appropriate and appreciated.
Bi-Weekly Shamanic Teaching Circle at Drumsong
Thursdays 9:45 am -11:45 am
Dates: 2010: Feb 11, 25, Mar 11, 25 Apr 8, 22 (?), May 6, 20
Explore the world of your dreams and partner with your spirit helpers to trek deep within and become a spiritual warrior on the path of peace. Each week’s skills will build upon the next, stalking our inner obstacles and finding our power through impeccable action. We will journey with the sacred drum each week. Learn to get out of your own way and bring spirit through serving as a hollow bone in all your endeavors. When we work with the guides and helpers that are available to us, invite our medicine ancestors and honor the old ways and our elders, the doors of spirit healing open to us. Come be a part of the magic.
A contribution of $20- $25 per circle is suggested. May spirit always be your guide.
VISITING ELDERS
Arapaho Little Boys and Girls Sweat Lodge Ceremony at Drumsong Sanctuary for the Soul led by Sharon Mitchell
Saturday, March 27 We will build a New Lodge
Sunday, March 28 Sweat Lodge
Saturday, October 23 Sweat Lodge
Bring yourselves and your prayers to this lodge. As the water is poured over the sacred stones the steam will carry our blessings to creator and assist us to purify. The name of this lodge refers to an Arapaho tradition that is gentler and more flexible than some sweat lodge traditions but does not mean that is intended only for children as I have been asked this question often. This is a lodge for people of all ages to come and bask in the womb of the earth mother and the gentle teachings of our grandmother Sharon.
Rev. Sharon Mitchell has been honored with the passing down of the tradition of this Arapaho Nation sweat lodge. She has been on the Red Road, living Native American Spirituality for over twenty years.
Her experience will inspire you to discover the power that you carry within you to manifest Grandmother‘s Spirit in your personal life. Rev. Sharon is a Science of Mind Ordained Minister bringing together New Thought and Ancient Wisdom in a weekly circle. Rev. Sharon is part of the Pastoral Team at the Mt. Area Hospice. She creates sacred and traditional ceremonies in her business, Ceremonies From the Heart.
Workday options: Saturday March 20, Friday March 26 and Saturday, March 27 or let me know when you are available to help with cutting, splitting and gathering wood and stones, raking, moving blankets, etc. The preparations are part of the ceremony and are a labor of love and communion with the land, the tall standing ones, the stone people, the water and enrich one’s experience of the ceremony greatly as we joyfully do this sacred work together.
Please contact Miriam (919) 304-5754 or melieber@mebtel.net ) to RSVP, find out protocols, directions and ask questions. I will send more information to those planning on attending as to how to prepare and what to bring. Directions are also available on my website http://www.drumsongsanctuary.com/.
DRUM PAINTING: “Brushing of The Quetzal’s Feathers”
March 6 in Burnsville, NC call Zoe Allison 828 284-0975
March 27 in Winston Salem call Robin Lynne 336 416-7553
April 24 in Chapel Hill, NC call Miriam Lieberman 919 304-5754
(SPACE IS LIMITED TO 10)
$50.00-75.00 with $20 deposit requested to hold space by April 16, 2010
PAINTING FROM OUR MEMORIES:
The Heart Beat of the Central Drum has been courting us with the words of our native mind and tongues through the whispering of the leafless trees this winter. This communication has been using the colors of the winter’s twilights and has been nudging the flanks of the deer, elk, buffalo, cows, and goats to come forth out of the hidden caves and recesses of our own cold tangled manes and tails.
From the place of your inner visionary and artist, now is the time to call in the memory Medicine of your drums and the strength your hearts desire. Whether it’s the airy feathers and flight of the small people, or the cold wash of the surf all are being invited to the ceremony of the “Brushing of The Quetzal’s Feathers” and to fly.
Visionary art for our Drums.
Your challenge is to embrace your visionary artist and
tap into our collective rich traditions.
Infuse your artistry with the drum and experience your
“Dreaming your Life into Creation.”
Your gift for Spirit is your creative self.
Dream with the Gods and Goddess. Find a clearer
Connection with your own helpers, guides, and protectors.
Investigate new skills with the use of your drum to
Find answers to your personal questions.
Divination and protocol will be employed to find
The meanings and share the teaching of our designs. Shamanism practices of health and healing
with the drum will be addressed. Transform your life with the power and wisdom of ceremony.
with the drum will be addressed. Transform your life with the power and wisdom of ceremony.
10:00am-3:00pm Gathering includes:
This is a day workshop using multi-media techniques for you to create Art, from nature, meditation and ceremony. Books and magazines will be used with historical and architectural references for background information.
- Most supplies will be provided however if you have special pens, pencils or small paint brushes and would like to use, in addition to our supplies, please bring them.
- Your Drum!!!
- Please bring a sturdy tray.
- A small container for water (i.e. Bowl or cup)
- Two pieces of paper as large as your drum size.
We will use ancient and modern techniques.
You may want to prepare by bringing ideas or inspiration from your dreams, books or magazine resources.
We will use ideas or designs from our collective past or future.
Dress comfortably.
Zoe Adele Allison-Rockingbear
Zoe Allison-Rockingbear is aTeacher of creating ones life using the aspects of the Artist, Healer, Visionary, and Warrior. Her personal work explores the mysteries and magic of our human relationship with Nature and the marriage of Celestial and Terrestrial energies, She incorporates the symbols and teachings of ancient cultures into our current life. As a Mayan Scholar and Day Keeper, She makes use of the sacred calendar and count of days. With integrity, heart and humor, she offers support and guidance in opening veils, dancing in multiple dimensions, manifesting dreams, and bringing clarity, freedom, and balance to our individual Earth walks.
VISION QUEST 2010
The Earth Green Medicine Lodge Vision Quest will be the week following July 4th in the mountains near Asheville, NC so mark your calendars and more information will follow. Feel free to call with questions about questing or supporting those on the mountain.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Wintry Greetings Everyone,
Please read through the offerings here at Drumsong and our extended community. I’m happy to answer any questions and to assist in anyway I can.
Peace, Love and Gratitude, Miriam
Drumsong Sanctuary for the Soul
Fire Ceremonies
Sunday March 21st 4:00-7:00ish Spring Equinox
Friday June 18th 7:00-9:30ish Summer Solstice
Friday September 17th 7:00-9:30ish Yom Kippur Day of At-one-ment
Sunday October 31st 4:00-7:00ish Day of the Dead Ancestors Altar
Sunday December 19th 4:00-7:00ish Winter Solstice
(Feel free to bring food to share afterwards)
Join us for a Fire Ceremony to release what no longer serves you. You will have the opportunity to shed beliefs, feelings, thoughts, relationships or anything else that is hampering your ability to be fully and completely who you are by offering them to the fire. We will witness each other as we make new agreements with ourselves and dream our lives into being.
We will feed the holies and ask their assistance in recreating ourselves, our thoughts and our lives as we wish them to be. The choice is always ours!
If you are drawn to be here please call or email Miriam at (919) 304-5754 or
mailto:melieber@mebtel.netso I’ll know how many people to expect and give you directions if needed. Come prepared for outdoor conditions (December may be indoors). If it rains really hard we will come indoors and use the woodstove….Please dress for ceremony (knees and shoulders covered), and women please wear skirts or sarongs over your pants. Bring drums, rattles, water to drink and food to share (optional).
Gifting is appropriate and appreciated.
Bi-Weekly Shamanic Teaching Circle at Drumsong
Thursdays 9:450 am -11:45 am
Dates: 2010: Feb 11, 25, Mar 11, 25 Apr 8, 22, May 6, 20
Explore the world of your dreams and partner with your spirit helpers to trek deep within and become a spiritual warrior on the path of peace. Each week’s skills will build upon the next, stalking our inner obstacles and finding our power through impeccable action. We will journey with the sacred drum each week. Learn to get out of your own way and bring spirit through serving as a hollow bone in all your endeavors. When we work with the guides and helpers that are available to us, invite our medicine ancestors and honor the old ways and our elders, the doors of spirit healing open to us. Come be a part of the magic.
A contribution of $20- $25 per circle is suggested. May spirit always be your guide.
VISITING ELDERS
Arapaho Little Boys and Girls Sweat Lodge Ceremony at Drumsong Sanctuary for the Soul led by Sharon Mitchell
Saturday, March 27 We will build a New Lodge
Sunday, March 28 Sweat Lodge
Saturday, October 23 Sweat Lodge
Bring yourselves and your prayers to this lodge. As the water is poured over the sacred stones the steam will carry our blessings to creator and assist us to purify. The name of this lodge refers to an Arapaho tradition that is gentler and more flexible than some sweat lodge traditions but does not mean that is intended only for children as I have been asked this question often. This is a lodge for people of all ages to come and bask in the womb of the earth mother and the gentle teachings of our grandmother Sharon.
Rev. Sharon Mitchell has been honored with the passing down of the tradition of this Arapaho Nation sweat lodge. She has been on the Red Road, living Native American Spirituality for over twenty years.
Her experience will inspire you to discover the power that you carry within you to manifest Grandmother‘s Spirit in your personal life. Rev. Sharon is a Science of Mind Ordained Minister bringing together New Thought and Ancient Wisdom in a weekly circle. Rev. Sharon is part of the Pastoral Team at the Mt. Area Hospice. She creates sacred and traditional ceremonies in her business, Ceremonies From the Heart.
Workday options: Saturday March 20, Friday March 26 and Saturday, March 27 or let me know when you are available to help with cutting, splitting and gathering wood and stones, raking, moving blankets, etc. The preparations are part of the ceremony and are a labor of love and communion with the land, the tall standing ones, the stone people, the water and enrich one’s experience of the ceremony greatly as we joyfully do this sacred work together.
Please contact Miriam (919) 304-5754 or mailto:mailto:%20melieber@mebtel.netto RSVP, find out protocols, directions and ask questions. I will send more information to those planning on attending as to how to prepare and what to bring. Directions are also available on my website www.drumsongsanctuary.com.
DRUM PAINTING: “Brushing of The Quetzal’s Feathers”
March 6 in Burnsville, NC call Zoe Allison 828 284-0975
March 27 in Winston Salem call Robin Lynne 336 416-7553
April 24 in Chapel Hill, NC call Miriam Lieberman 919 304-5754
(SPACE IS LIMITED TO 10)
$50.00-75.00 with $20 deposit requested to hold space by April 16, 2010
PAINTING FROM OUR MEMORIES:
The Heart Beat of the Central Drum has been courting us with the words of our native mind and tongues through the whispering of the leafless trees this winter. This communication has been using the colors of the winter’s twilights and has been nudging the flanks of the deer, elk, buffalo, cows, and goats to come forth out of the hidden caves and recesses of our own cold tangled manes and tails.
From the place of your inner visionary and artist, now is the time to call in the memory Medicine of your drums and the strength your hearts desire. Whether it’s the airy feathers and flight of the small people, or the cold wash of the surf all are being invited to the ceremony of the “Brushing of The Quetzal’s Feathers” and to fly.
Visionary art for our Drums.
Your challenge is to embrace your visionary artist and tap into our collective rich traditions. Infuse your artisty with the drum and experience your “Dreaming your Life into Creation.” Your gift for Spirit is your creative self. Dream with the Gods and Goddess. Find a clearer connection with your own helpers, guides, and protectors.
Investigate new skills with the use of your drum to find answers to your personal questions.
Divination and protocol will be employed to find the meanings and share the teaching of our designs. Shamanism practices of health and healing with the drum will be addressed.Transform your life with the power and wisdom of ceremony.
10:00am-3:00pm Gathering includes:
This is a day workshop using multi-media techniques for you to create Art, from nature, meditation and ceremony. Books and magazines will be used with historical and architectural references for background information.
1. Most supplies will be provided however if you have special pens, pencils or small paint brushes and would like to use, in addition to our supplies, please bring them.
2. Your Drum!!!
3. Please bring a sturdy tray.
4. A small container for water (i.e. Bowl or cup)
5. Two pieces of paper as large as your drum size.
We will use ancient and modern techniques.
You may want to prepare by bringing ideas or inspiration from your dreams, books or magazine resources.
We will use ideas or designs from our collective past or future.
Dress comfortably.
Zoe Adele Allison-Rockingbear
Zoe Allison-Rockingbear is aTeacher of creating ones life using the aspects of the Artist, Healer, Visionary, and Warrior. Her personal work explores the mysteries and magic of our human relationship with Nature and the marriage of Celestial and Terrestrial energies, She incorporates the symbols and teachings of ancient cultures into our current life. As a Mayan Scholar and Day Keeper, She makes use of the sacred calendar and count of days. With integrity, heart and humor, she offers support and guidance in opening veils, dancing in multiple dimensions, manifesting dreams, and bringing clarity, freedom, and balance to our individual Earth walks.
VISION QUEST 2010
The Earth Green Medicine Lodge Vision Quest will be the week following July 4th in the mountains near Asheville, NC so mark your calendars and more information will follow. Feel free to call with questions about questing or supporting those on th
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