Wintry Greetings Everyone,

We’ve just returned from a hike to the river in the snow after awakening this morning to a landscape draped in white. Here in the Piedmont snow is a rare occurrence and invokes the magic and beauty of the north country. In the woods, by the river, two huge oak trees have come down and we stood in awe of their grandeur and size as they cleared a swath of forest with them. The ground must have been too saturated from all the rain and the last time the river jumped its banks flowing around the vast roots of these ancient tall standing ones. They have lain down their lives. We paid them homage. This is a good time to take into account all that is living and growing beneath the surface of the earth, readying itself for the sunshine of spring and all that flows within us beneath our own skin. With the crackle of the wood stove I’m enjoying this time of hibernation and quiet. Take the time to appreciate yourself today and the many connections to the life source running through your life. May we all lay down that which no longer serves us.

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

Autumn Colors

Greetings Everyone,

Aaahh, the fall colors are sublime. This weekend I‘ve been out walking in the rain and driving past trees on fire with orange, yellows and reds. We had some cool weather and more is on the way. I’ve been stacking wood and getting ready for the cold weather. I love the smell of the wood, feeling it in my hands, hearing the thud of logs landing atop one another, splitting kindling and feeling my muscles tighten as I grip the axe and feel it sink into the end of the wood. I love the focus required to use the tools and knowing that these tall standing ones have given their lives and will also heat our home. The roses and honeysuckle have lingering blooms and the little porch lizard has moved from the flower pot to the wood pile but still greets me as I come and go. The spiders continue to catch the last of the summer’s bug harvest in their shimmering webs.

I’m heading south for a Vision Quest Ceremony so we will miss the Day of the Dead Fire Ceremony here this year, but we’ll meet at the winter solstice around the fire circle (Dec. 20th). Prior to that we will have circles here at Drumsong, a Clan Mother’s circle with Robin Lynne, a sweat lodge (Dec 5th) with Sharon Mitchell, and then in January Will Rockingbear and Zoe Allison Rockingbear return to our area for teachings, healings and drummaking. Please read the newsletter for more information.

May the vibrancy of the autumn colors illuminate your heart and bring a smile to your face in this season of great gratitude.

Peace, Love and Gratitude,
Miriam


Drumsong Sanctuary for the Soul

Fire Ceremony
Sunday, December 20, 2009 (Winter Solstice)
4:30 pm till 7:00 ish

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 yours!

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. If it rains really hard we will come indoors and use the woodstove….Bring sarongs, drums, rattles, water to drink.

Gifting is appropriate and appreciated.

Bi-Weekly Shamanic Teaching Circle
Thursdays 9:30 am -11ish am
Dates: 2009: Nov. 12, Dec 3, 17, 31

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 December 5, 2009 10:00 am till……after the feast.
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.

Workdays: Saturday November 21 and Friday December 4

or by letting 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/.

Cherokee Elder Will Rockingbear Returns to Chapel Hill
January 8-10, 2010
SAVE THE DATE

We are still planning the weekend but he will most likely give a public teaching on Saturday night. What are you ready to heal in your life? He will be available for some private sessions so let me know if you wish to reserve a time. The sessions will most likely be on Friday and Saturday (Jan 8 and 9).

Zoe Allison Rockingbear will also be available for some private sessions.

Drummaking
January 9th, 2010 10-3pm (location TBA)
Calling all those who wish to make a drum. Saturday Jan 9th, 2010 10-3 (Location TBA)
$135.00 for 13” or $150.00 for 15”, $35.00 Deposit by December 15, 2009 for supplies
Zoe will be here and will lead a drum making ceremony if we have enough people.

Drum Birthing Ceremony with Zoe Allison
January 9th, 2010 evening time TBA
At Drumsong Sanctuary
RSVP 919 304-5754

Bring the drum you created in ceremony here This Spring or a drum that has come into your life and Birth it in ceremony. Bring gifts such as adornments, talismans, cordage, ribbons, belts, fetishes or beaters as gifts for all the drums being birthed (check with Miriam about Numbers).

The gifts need to be ready for the drums. Also bring a cushion and a blanket to sit on.

Sharing our abundance with Zoe for travelling this way and blessing these drums is appropriate and appreciated.

CD’s available from Rockingbear’s Teaching Circle and Drumming at Unity Church in Chapel Hill April 09 and from his visit here in 2006.

Cherokee Elder Will Rockingbear
APRIL 24-26, 2009
Teachings on “Healing Fear” $15 Donation plus S&H
to support Will Rockingbear and Earth Green Medicine Lodge
make checks to: Earth Green Medicine Lodge

Robin Lynn Rainbow Feather

Robin has begun a Clan Mother’s circle in Chapel Hill at the United Church of Christ on Airport Rd. It meets the second Friday of each month 7-9:30 pm. Call Robin for more info (336) 416-7553 or email her at robin@flowereagle.com

Spring Events

Cherokee Elder Will Rockingbear
at Drumsong Sanctuary for the Soul
APRIL 24-26, 2009

Will Rockingbear is a Cherokee Elder from the mountains of North Carolina. He teaches people how to truly heal, reclaim their personal power and create the life they want with humor, joy, clarity and impeccable precision. He will be available for private sessions to request information; healing, or a Shamanic ceremony (such as soul retrieval, cutting ceremony, calling in ceremony, releasing attachments).

TEACHING CIRCLE at Unity of Chapel Hill
8800 Seawell School Road
Saturday April 25th 7:00-9:30 pm

Bring a cushion and a lap cloth floor seating. Chairs will also be available.
Monetary gifting is appropriate and appreciated in the amount you are guided to support this elder coming from afar to be with our community and share from his tradition.

RSVP to Miriam

VISITING ELDERS
Hello everyone,
You are invited Friday night May 1st to join me and my sweet and close friend Sharon for a party...this however is no ordinary party!

This is bringing in the ancient wisdom of chocolate: Food of the Gods used in ceremony, ritual, as medicine, for barter and for money. Our ancestors in the South knew of the great healing powers of the cocoa bean and now with scientific research, we know the incredible antioxidant value of this raw chocolate. Come hear a short presentation on creating an additional income during these economic times and join us to sample this delightful decadent dark raw chocolate!

We’ll gather at 7:00pm at Drumsong Sanctuary.
Any questions, please call Sharon Mitchell (828)712-1119
For directions call Miriam (919) 304-5754 or go to http://www.drumsongsanctuary.com/

Arapaho Little Boys and Girls Sweat Lodge Ceremony at Drumsong Sanctuary for the Soul led by Sharon Mitchell
Saturday May 2, 2009 9:30 till……?
Bring yourselves and your prayers to this lodge and as the water is poured over the sacred stones and the steam will carry our blessings to creator. 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 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 heat of this turtle lodge 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: Friday May 1 or by letting 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 do this sacred work together joyfully.

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/.