Drumming | by Madisyn Taylor That rhythm renews us is no secret. Drumming is the oldest form of music on the planet. Virtually every culture that exists or has existed on earth has practiced some form of drumming. In Africa, the beating of a drum continues to be an important part of significant ceremonies and holiday celebrations. Native American cultures use drumming as a means to reconnect an individual's mental and physical selves. Throughout history, drumming has been a part of performing rituals, marking significant transitions, and celebrating life's cycles. Our lives are infused with rhythm beginning at the very moment we first sense our mother's heartbeat in her womb. All manner of drumming has the ability to put us in touch with our own natural rhythms, the rhythms of the earth, and the rhythms of the people we choose to drum with. The drum can represent the heart, and drumming awakens the mind while stirring the soul. Drumming can take you to a place deep inside you where you are keenly aware of your mind and your body, as well as the vital bond between the two. Much like human beings, each drum has its own vibration and voice. Drumming alone can help you release tension, dispel stress and aggressive feelings, and restore your energy. It can also give you an opportunity to reestablish your connection to Mother Earth, as the beat of a drum can represent a crack of lightning, pounding ocean waves, or the tumult of an earthquake. Drumming with others brings with it many benefits. Taking part in a drumming circle attunes us to the invisible energy that exists between us while uniting us in a common purpose. Drumming can be relaxing as well as energizing. It quiets mental chatter and can create a peaceful meditative state. In Navajo lore, the drum is the Great Spirit's favorite instrument. It is said that this is why all human beings were given a heartbeat. The rhythmic beating of a drum can move us into new realms of consciousness. There is no right or wrong way to drum, and everyone has the innate ability to create rhythm. When you drum with intention, you'll discover the rhythms that move you. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Gay Hendricks Are you ready to live the life you deserve? From material abundance to the abundance of love, you can attract everything you desire. If you want to create miracles you can see and feel in your life, you are ready to learn the real secrets of the Law of Attraction, and the key principles about how manifestation works. You may already be familiar with the Law of Attraction. The concept has entered mainstream consciousness through books and films, and many people are now aware of the vast powers we all have to create the life of our dreams. If you want to put those powers to work for you, though, you need to be aware of several crucial factors that take you beyond the basics. People often make some critical mistakes that cause their manifestation process to go awry. Fortunately there are things you can learn in an easeful way that others have had to learn "the hard way." In this course from best-selling author Gay Hendricks, you will learn the elements involved in manifestation and how to use them to make your dreams come true. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. 21 Day Total Goddess Workout 2. Overcoming Self-Sabotage 3. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist 4. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 5. Intimacy Without Responsibility 6. You are a Badass at Habits 7. Heal Yourself with Writing 8. The 4-Minute Peaceful Warrior Workout 9. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals 10. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover!
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