| UNIVERSAL HEARTBEAT CIRCLE (C) |
| Drumming is traditional being used in sacred rituals and ceremonies for many years within tribal cultures. Today more drumming circles are gathering into the western culture. Most of us know that the Earth vibrates, this vibration of Mother Earth matches with the beat of the drum. My experience of the drum circle is that the energy of the circle depends on the energy of the surroundings. The more energy the better, this energy combined with the vibration of the drum is transformed into harmonized and positive energy entering your energy centers also known as chakra. It is amazing how each chakra not in tune or balanced will pick-up this vibration accordingly. I started leading a drum circle the Friday before 9/11 I heard this little voice saying you have to DRUM up some people and start drumming for Peace only. I wasn't sure why but I felt that I had to listen to that voice. Today I certainly understand why it was it brings people together in harmony. While continuing the circles I discovered how powerful drumming with intention really is. Intention is created when we open ourselves up to become one with spirit. We drum for clarity of our own intention for the coming week, healing for ourselves or others, the children, gratitude, animals, special request, and for peace. We acknowledge that our drums are living beings and as such are treated with gentleness and respect as we do with ourselves and others. We drum together with a sense of freedom that unites us with a common beat. |
| I AM AVAILABLE TO PLANT A SEED IN YOUR COMMUNITY TO START A DRUMMING CIRCLE BY: Drumming is a hand-on program that provides an atmosphere in which rhythmic entrainment happens for students, teachers, co-workers. It is an effective way for team-building and curriculum enrichment. Participants are engaged by the same elements of music making that create an experience of success for everyone, group participation, individual contribution, communication, and goal setting. HOW TO BECOME THE KEEPER OF A DRUMMING CIRCLE? I ALSO INCORPORATED DRUMMING IN WORKSHOPS FOR CORPORATE ORGANIZATION OR SPIRITUAL EVENTS. I DO HAVE DRUMS AVAILABLE, BUT YOU ARE WELCOME TO USE YOUR OWN. REMEMBER, YOU DO NOT NEED TO KNOW HOW TO........... JUST FOLLOW YOUR HEARTBEAT. THE DRUM IS THE GREAT SPIRIT'S FAVORITE INSTRUMENT THAT IS WHY WE WERE ALL GIVEN A HEARTBEAT. MANO, NAVAJO ELDER. |
| The week before "911" I was called by spirit to lead a drumming circle and drum for peace only, I have been drumming ever since. I promised the Creator that I would continue planting the seed of the drumming circle every where I am called to do so. If it wasn't for your wonderful donations I would not be able to go to these places. I Thank You for your contributions Wishing you a peaceful day. Monica Ruth |
| On going drum circle |

