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Playing flute at the Temple of
Kukulkan at sunrise, Chichen Itza,
Mexico 3/11/20.
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finding peace in
the present
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Hello my friend,
My vacation in Mexico in early
March was blissful. No talk of viruses or
concern with social distancing. But when
I returned home to northern California,
everything had changed. Within a few
days, we were all sheltering in place,
washing our hands frequently and staying
6 feet apart.
Ironically for me, this
isolation has made my usual monk-like
life LESS isolated, with less quiet time
and less space to myself. My executive
spouse now working from home spends long
hours on the phone when I used to hear
only silence or music. The tranquil
coastal bluff trail where I walk daily
while singing to nature spirits and
speaking aloud my gratitude prayers is
now busy with many other folks out
exercising or escaping their
confines.
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Pillar Point Bluff in Moss
Beach, California. Photo by Stacy
Sabol.
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This is a big adjustment for
all of us, isn't it? So, how are you
doing? Those of us who gravitate toward
spirituality are probably handling it
better than most right now. We love to
have the time and space to look within,
to meditate, to connect with Spirit. I
hope that you have been able to relax
into this present moment and take good
care of your own well-being,
physically, emotionally and
spiritually.
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To help you feel more peaceful
during this time of turmoil, I would
like to share a little video of my
Native American Flute playing. During
our stay in Cancun, I was delighted to
find that our hotel had a beautiful
atrium right outside of our room. With
all of the plants and vines hanging
down, the space evoked the feeling of a
sacred cenote - a freshwater sinkhole
common in the Yucatán Peninsula
of Mexico.
The space was
so enchanting and the acoustics so live
that I could not resist playing some
melodies here on my little travel Native
American style flute. The energy of the
plants surrounding me was vibrant! I
think they loved the meditative sounds,
too.
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Playing flute in the hotel
atrium in Cancun, Mexico
3/11/20.
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This is my snapshot of the Ik
Kil cenote in Chichen Itza. The tiny
dots behind the vines are people going
for a swim. Our planet is so
incredible!
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I miss being in sacred circle
with you. The March 23rd New Moon
Ceremony was canceled. My Native
American Flute Garden Concert scheduled
for April 12 has been postponed. The
next New Moon Ceremony coming up on
Thursday, April 23 is on hold until I
find out if we will be free to gather
together in person.
The good news is that Spirit
works outside of time and space, so
distance is not necessarily an issue. I
can use technology to help support you
during this time. I am available for Zoom
or FaceTime Shamanic Counseling Sessions
designed specifically for your needs. The
session may include ceremony, prayer,
meditation, native flute music medicine,
drumming, journey coaching, divination
and power animal retrieval. A sliding
scale applies during the coronavirus
pandemic.
I am here for you. Let me know
how I can help you navigate this unique
moment. Meanwhile, stay calm and
well.
Hugs and blessings,
Sonya
Sonya@SonyaJason.com
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Questions? Contact me
1-650-703-0707
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