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The Honoring: A Ceremony In Song At the heart of the ceremony, new songs are created to honor individuals through the universal themes of healing, empowerment, right relationship and awakening. In the presence of the assembly, twelve participants are selected to be recipients for these intuitive, original songs created spontaneously by Michael. The songs are simultaneously recorded for all to receive as a remembrance of the expereince. The intrinsic worth of each one present is recognized, as well as each person's capacity for helping others remember. Everyone experiences the power of presence and intention, echoed through the choruses. Conducted onsite or via conference. (3 hours) SongSourcing: A Soulvoice Experience A practice of presence and of reclaiming our innocent spirit, using spontaneous sound and song as the vehicle. We each hold a key to compassion and wisdom, for ourselves and others, and this practice provides a means for using the key. The benefits of Honoring the SoulVoice include a deeper capacity for empathy and a greater ease in expressing one's self. Often offered as a workshop following the ceremony.(3 hours) ChantWave: A Celebration in Song A sanctuary of singing from the heart to feel connected to the Source of life, to ourselves, and to each other. It is using chant, the repeated singing of sacred or meaningful lyrics, to shift from head to heart and feel connected within, and to feel this together in community. The program combines music, song, chant, spoken word and silence in a way that honors our connected Spirit.(2.5 hours) Beyond Performance: Songleading from the Inside For musicians and singers who have heard the call to dedicate their musical gifts to the service of awakening, this program is designed to cultivate the qualities required to be successful in this path. (6 hours) ReConnection/ Art of Presence Retreats A forum for exploring deeper presence. This event includes music, contemplative exercises, and conversation for awakening our innate remembrance of who we are. It is available as an evening, half-day, day long, or weeklong event. Care for the Journey: Sustaining the Heart of Healthcare A renewal program for healthcare professionals, exploring the issues of connecting with self and patient through the heart; appreciating one's role in helping patients face illness and death; renewing what is meaningful to you, and enjoying your role while being kind to yourself. (offered in 3 hour modules) Keynote Performance Michael is available for your next conference or gathering to deliver an inspiring multi-media presentation on subjects such as Music & Intentional Spoken Word, Sustaining the Heart of Healthcare, Stewarding the Mystery, and Living in the Fire of Now. Poetry In The Schools In addition to his outreach into healthcare and faith communities, Michael works with elementary schools to inspire literacy through poetry and songwriting. Often children will ready their poems, and Michael will translate them into a song, or co-write a song with a class and perform it together. |
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Pictures from Art of Presence Retreat, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, summer 2005. |
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