Tag Archives: music

The Soundtrack of My Life

Posted on November 3, 2016 by lana1967

Listening to music is how I revisit memories, deal with grief and regret, and create a safe place to feel whatever kinds of emotions I need to feel. I was born in 1967, so I was just getting old enough … Continue reading →

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Find Your Soul, No Matter What It Takes

Posted on November 9, 2015 by lana1967

In many shamanic societies, if you came to a shaman or medicine person complaining of being disheartened, dispirited, or depressed, they would ask one of four questions. When did you stop dancing? When did you stop singing? When did you … Continue reading →

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Creativity Helps Us Communicate With Other People When We Find The Right Language

Posted on October 28, 2015 by lana1967

I found this and was intrigued by the phrase “the enchanting music of sign language.” Christine Sun Kim was taught that since she was deaf, sound had no place in her life. She learned, however, that this was untrue. She … Continue reading →

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