Spiritual Forums

Spiritual Forums (https://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/index.php)
-   Faiths of Indigenous Peoples (https://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=161)
-   -   Indigenous Spirit of All colors (https://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=138142)

Anala 13-06-2022 05:05 AM

This may be off topic, but here goes.

I found Sweetgrass in my garden last summer! So, this year I wanted to make sure I harvested a bit and made braids. Tonight my son helped me braid the sweet grass as we talked. I will hold this memory in my heart and smile, as we send him back to university.

There is a beautiful new ease as he realizes himself. :smile:

Native spirit 13-06-2022 09:25 AM

That's cool something to remember and hold on to


Namaste

ImthatIm 13-06-2022 10:56 AM

@Anala
That is some very beautiful Medicine.
I am sure he will carry that strength of Love with him.

Anala 25-06-2022 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImthatIm
@Anala
That is some very beautiful Medicine.
I am sure he will carry that strength of Love with him.


I am sure he will too. Thanks Native and ImthatIm! :smile:

He has taught me so much the last two years. Time to send him back into the world to change it.

eezi-ulgen 15-12-2022 09:19 PM

Hello again,
Fist off I say again because, I am the originator of this thread that I started under the name ImthatIm.

I am not interested in getting into the name switch since it really isn't important.
I also won't shy away from any inquiring questions about it.

Drums and their importance is the topic I would like to bring about.
I recently have finished my second hand drum.
This project started with a relative bringing a deer to us to be processed about 2 years ago.
So I put a lot of time and energy and essence in bringing this drum to Life.
Skinning, drying,scraping and then dehairing and then of course stretching the hide over the frame.
The stretching I had to do twice since I was not happy with the first stretch.
I intend this drum to be taken into a Inipi purification sweat lodge, so it has to not loosen in wet conditions.

Anywho, here is 3 sentences that explains a bit of the benefits of a hand drum and using it.
Quote:

Drumming induces deep relaxation, lowers blood pressure, and reduces stress. Moreover, drumming promotes the production of endorphins, the body's own morphine-like painkillers, and can help control pain and those suffering grief. Drumming and rhythm are powerful tools as they permeate the entire brain.

Since drumming and singing have been a huge part of my practice, for some 30+ years I would just like to write about some of the drums importance.
First building a relationship with your drum is important.
Becoming one with the drum is a goal, so that with your drumming and singing your vibrations and energies begin to flow.
This can provide all manner of healing stagnant energies and even trauma if you can connect deep enough.
Alright, I have said enough for now and will no doubt continue some more on the drum since I am going through this new drum experience.

eezi-ulgen 15-12-2022 11:32 PM

Here is one of the best examples I can find on youtube that portrays a person being comfortable and one with their drum and songs.

Pete Catches Sr.
song starts @ 0:55 seconds to 3:41 mins.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsk6sBdpEBs&t=226s

RIP Pete: Petaga Yuha Mani (He Walks With Hot Coals)

eezi-ulgen 16-12-2022 01:13 AM

Nice little video I found that talks about Blessing your drum.
I have done it differently but similar, it's all good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9yZA8dEZTk

Native spirit 16-12-2022 01:16 PM

I will watch them later its Lovely to see you back


Namaste

eezi-ulgen 16-12-2022 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Native spirit
I will watch them later its Lovely to see you back


Namaste


Thank you Native.

eezi-ulgen 17-12-2022 04:01 PM

A feel good hand drum song from a 9 year old.

2 mins.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqBzdNpnyYY


All times are GMT. The time now is 03:35 PM.

Powered by vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
(c) Spiritual Forums