The Heartbeat of Community
This weekend, I had the privilege of joining a beautiful drumming community in the heart of the Lake District. For years, these kindred spirits have gathered around the sacred rhythms of the drum, and the pulse of their drumbeats echo off the mountains and the stone circles.
Over the years, I've had the honour of returning to this community to share the sacred art of drum birthing, guiding them as they craft their own Shamanic Drums in ceremony. This Friday, as the fire crackled and shadows danced, I drummed alongside these special souls, witnessing the birth of a new creation: a magnificent Gathering Drum that would soon become the heartbeat of .this community
Each member of the community took their place in the circle, weaving and lacing the drum together. With each thread passed from one hand to the next, we wove our intentions, prayers, and songs into the very fabric of the drum, infusing it with the collective energy of this community.
It was a profound and magical ceremony, filled with reverence and joy as the drum slowly took shape before our eyes. As the final knot was tied, sealing our intentions within its sturdy frame, I felt a deep sense of gratitude wash over me. This drum, infused with the love and prayers of its creators, would serve as a beacon of unity and harmony for years to come, resonating with the heartbeat of this community and beyond.
I am filled with awe and humility at the privilege of being invited to witness and support such a beautiful ceremony. To know that this Community Drum will continue to echo through the valleys and stone circles, weaving its magic into the fabric of our shared existence, is a gift beyond measure.
