Music of the Heart

Talking Circles have roots in Indigenous traditions, particularly among First Nations people in North America.  They are a valuable tool that encourages respectful communication for fostering dialogue, building community, and promoting healing.  The circle shape itself symbolizes wholeness, connection, and the interconnectedness of all things. Last April, I had the good fortune to participate in …

Changing seasons

“It’s raining it’s pouring, the old man is snoring Went to bed and he bumped his head And couldn’t get up in the morning.” Trust me, some mornings I do want to behave like that old man Jose Feliciano sang about.  Waking up early in the morning when the overnight temperature has dropped below the …