Check out that wilderness camping sink above! It is found at the Twin Oaks women's gathering space for the campers. It is a beautiful, rustic place in rural Virginia. Something I have noticed about myself is that when I go somewhere new, I take pictures of things and places around me--not of people. I am always fascinated by a given setting and how that makes you feel. Walking around yesterday in the woods while waiting to give my Sacred Chants and Song Circle workshop, I felt renewed by the peace and beauty there.
It was the perfect setting to sing old Native American chants and I really enjoyed the group of women who came together to share. The workshop began with my leading all of the songs but soon I invited others to share songs with the group. We sang songs like, "Ancient Mother," "The River is Flowing," "I am One with the Infinite Sun," " The Earth is our Mother." Songs that fill you up on a peaceful late summer day. I always love how a group of people from different places and of different ages and backgrounds come together and harmonize. It is a bonding that takes place that renews the spirit.
We sang for nearly 2 hrs and gradually we drifted into small groups to talk and get to know each other more until the dinner bell rang and it was time to eat. I enjoyed sharing a meal outside on the picnic tables--tofu and chicken BBQ and veggies and cookies for dessert. The sun was going down as I drove home and I was filled with such a sense of happiness having shared today with new friends. A restorative day!
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