Using Sound to Ground and Center

I love to have things to listen to that help me ground and center. I am very sensitive to sound and vibration, and love to find things that shift me quickly. Listening to and creating Sound have become tools that I am very grateful to have discovered!

Recently, I added the "Getting into the Vortex" meditation CD by Abraham-Hicks to our store, and I love it. The first night I listened to the meditation, I had this amazing dream about QuietStar's (future) retreat center. I woke up inspired and passionate (and had been feeling overwhelmed before listening). Now I listen to it every night before I go to sleep. In fact, it helps me go to sleep, which is sometimes a challenge.

Tom Kenyon's voice really resonates with me: Lightship, Songs of Magdalen and the Golden Orb all shift my energy to a vibration of love and expansion.

Other favorite sound healers: Jonathan Goldman, Sophia, Dean Evenson

Simply humming balances the "emotional body" (a layer of the auric field), and there is so much research out there about the power of toning and sound. My favorite part is that it bypasses the conscious mind and goes directly to the more primitive/unconscious parts of the brain to create balance and relaxation.

I also love to "do" sound. It connects me directly to Spirit! When I play the crystal bowls, the native flute or use my voice for toning, it brings me fully into the present as all my awareness goes into creating the sound. I started out years ago just humming to Enya, then "humming out loud" and my sound channeling developed from there. All I have to do is remember that I have this amazing tool, and USE IT when I am feeling scrambled. Now I get to "do" sound in my sessions, in classes and at our Sunday Vortex. It is truly amazing!

Tonight, I am excited that we have Jay Schwed doing a crystal bowl concert at QuietStar. I am looking forward to experiencing his great wisdom and learning so much from him! That's his picture above!

Past Life Memories and a flute in Zion & Springdale

Visiting Zion National Park yesterday was such an experience! As soon as we stepped thru the visitors gate and I looked at the map, I knew that I HAD to go to Temple of Sinawava. It's as far as the shuttle goes, and the minute I looked up toward the narrow end of the canyon, "I know I've been here before" and the chills of recognition went through my body. Past life memories that were so blissful and wonderful coursing through my energy field. Then there is this beautiful walk along the river. Ahh...the river. I had to get my feet in that river, and when I did, it was like a breath of life! I didn't need to go to the Museum of Human History, cuz I could see it all just then. Even though there were many people there, I was really in another world of flowers and plants, tastes and smells. "Water in the desert"...a feeling that stirs my soul. I am delighted that I had this opportunity to experience all this, and can't wait to bring others here, too!

Just before we entered the Park, I found the little flute I've been looking for. In a store, among the "made in China" souvenirs, were some lovely High Spirits Flutes by Odell Borg. The first one I picked up was mine. I had to try all the others, but this was it! It's in the key of D, and it makes me very happy. Too crowded in the canyon to play it except in my imagination, but it is waiting to create the sounds and energies of that river with me.

I am so grateful for this journey. I didn't have a lot of expectations, only knowing that it would be a powerful gathering of the tribe. It didn't occur to me that part of that tribe would be from another time and space.

Love and Light, Elaina

Sound at Snow Canyon, Utah

We have done it! "Shot" our first video out in the red rocks in Utah. What a wonderful, powerful experience! Bob and I were guided by our host here in Utah, Bud Howard, to an amazing spot out in Snow Canyon. We carried in 5 antique singing bowls, a didgeridoo, rattles, a drum and of course, my voice. We were joined by Bud, his wonderful flute playing, and the local spirits and had a powerful experience aligning to the energy vortex there. I was visited by ancestors, nature spirits, animal spirits, who all had something "to say". Blissful, deep healing energies. Powerful connection to the web of light in and around Gaia. We tried to capture it all on video and audio recordings, so we can share it with you soon! Thanks to all who are holding the vision for us during this journey of transformation.

I have been so "in the moment" that it wasn't until today that I felt inspired to do any sharing at all. We were scheduled to spend two nights here in St George, but we haven't left yet! Bud is encouraging me to plan a QuietStar retreat here...and I just might. Imagine Sedona, but less discovered. Barbara Howard, our other host lead a yoga class on Thursday morning that was also powerful and deep. I am, personally, feeling like I am letting go of so much accumulated debris, allowing me to move gracefully into the next level of my soul path.

We are grateful to the land and the energies here for welcoming us! Stay tuned for a video upload when the spirits smile on our technological awakening.
Love and Light, Elaina (and Bob)