We are the Musicians

As I watched the sun melt behind the mountain last evening, I sighed, thinking of the day. It reminded me that the music is constantly being created and that we are the musicians, orchestrating that song, that magic, being taught and guided from above. What blessings in just the last week; kindness, and generosity and fortuitous pleasures as I was reunited with old friends. The opportunities abound for us when we go with the flow.

Sometimes I have no idea what I'm doing and where I am going, but I am more excited than I am nervous. That, my friends, is the sign that you are at the forefront of great transformation, when we release our fate to the universe and allow the song that is our heart's connection to the divine to be played. It is a symphony of love within all of us that is the greatest of opportunities for positive spiritual growth.

Do I know where I'm going to be a week in advance? No. Now, that may unnerve some of you, but I've learned that if you want to make God laugh, just tell him your plans. So I shrug my shoulders, chuckle and allow the universe to guide me and put me in contact with the right people at the right time, knowing that it is all for my highest good and what is for my best spiritual growth. 

So, don’t fret or get stressed out when not everything goes the way you think it should, but take a few moments to breathe and know that the universe has a better idea of where you are supposed to be and what you are supposed to be doing. It’s all good.

Wishing you a day filled with love and blessings,

LeeZa Donatella

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Drumming Healing Power

I am a firm believer that there are many ways to heal the soul and I believe that music is one of them. I talk about drumming today after participating in a couple of drumming events this past week.

Used for centuries, drumming has been a,for of celebration and healing. It is an especially good way to tune our being allowing what no longer serves us to fall away. Depending on the size of the drum, the sound of its beat will resonate with one of our main chakras. 
The type of drumming can be as different as night and day, like the two events I attended this past week.

Weekly drumming at Oak Creek Brewery is not your typical drumming circle and includes the raw talent of about 30 or so people playing drums accompanied by a smattering of maracas, tambourines or gourds and dancers.

The beat of 30+ drums of all shapes and sizes beating in unison vibrates deep into your core. Their rhythmic primal sound penetrating the cavernous depths of the bottom four chakras making them pulsate and breathe with vibratory color. The raw excitement builds and builds within you until you can no longer contain yourself as you start to move from side to side, then dance or perhaps even grab a drum yourself. The joy that fills the room is so intense that it is at times it is overwhelming, bringing tears of elation and amazement. Then as it subsides you catch your balance and know you are healed. It is a delicious experience.

I also participated in a drumming event this week through onebillionrising.org to support a campaign to end violence against women.

The mood was light on this Valentine’s Day atop the natural red rock platform at the base of Cathedral Rock in Sedona. There were prayers of thanks and healing intentions and then the music began.  Ayande Andre and Mynzah Ravencrow were, as usual, in excellent form as the main performers for the event. It was full of light and joy as attracted spectators of all walks of life that soon turned into participants including tourists and hikers before braving the arduous climb to the cathedrals spires. Spirit orbs were witnessed flying and captured in some photos next to the dancers.  You can see a bit of the action by click this link to see the YouTube Video for Cathedral Rock Drumming

What I like most about this form of modality is that there is no talking, orations or lectures."

Sometimes it is just about allowing the beat to speak through and within you as you connect to your divine self!

Have a glorious day filled with Love!

LeeZa Donatella

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Sometimes to need to Listen to Live Music to get out of a funk

Some days it is tough to leave the sheets, as old movies seem more inviting than the bite of winter coldness. Yesterday was one of those days for me as it was raining on and off and the temperature was near freezing. By 5 pm,  it was almost completely dark and I decided that it was time to get my ass out of bed and do, well something.

Stress, Bubbles and Music

I do not know about you but when it is cold and snotty outside my body gets chilled to the core. Yeah, I grew up back east on the water, and know cold and am not a stranger to cold and wet weather, but coming up to Sedona this winter after being in the valley of the sun for more than ten years I was accustomed to summer temperatures in excess of 110° for most of the summer in addition to what most US nationals would call non-existent winters. With that tidbit of information I am sure you can imagine or perhaps empathize with how my body may be experiencing the winter here in Sedona where we have seen records lows into the single digits and snow.  Can you say freezing your ass off?  My blood was so thin coming here that I thought I would never warm up.

Just the other evening I decided to try an old familiar ritual and take a nice hot bath. Of course for those who know me, I am like Emeril, always adding the BAM to whatever I do.   I drew my bath, hot to almost scolding, added the bubbles, lit some candles and closed the lights. I put on a CD of music that Mynzah Ravencrow and  Ayande Andre passed over to me and slipped into that bubbly hot scented goodness in the hopes I would be able to thaw my weary bones and relief the stress of the day.   Ok, now I think we have a visual.  

I was pleasantly surprised as the I was transported by this ambrosic music to a different place and time.  The drums beats were tantalizing, as my hands and legs seems to have a mind of their own making Bandari dance movements beneath the water line.  The flutes sounded like angels singing their song of praise to the elation of my soul. The didgeridoos Patrick played resonated within my chakras. Ah.. utterly delectable.   I felt healed and was truly transformed to bliss and peace.

If you ever want to take that journey, perhaps you should try the same. 

Have a day filled with Love,
LeeZa Donatella

Links of items I enjoy, that you may find useful 

Berkey Water Filter  The only filter I've found that removes fluoride from drinking water. We filter fluoride from our drinking water to decalcify our pineal gland to connect to increase our spiritual awareness. (article on the Pineal Gland)

Spiritual Guide Incense I love this incense that gets me into the zone. 

Great Meditation Music

Comfortable Meditation Pillow
Essential Oil Candles 

Chakra and Healing Stones

My Books Available on Amazon

Other authors books that have helped me on my journey.

The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Essential Rumi  by Jalal al-Din Rumi

Carlos Castaneda's books

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