Living the Dream!

Yep, I sure am!  Just wanted to say to you all to go for your dreams.  Don’t wait, don’t procrastinate, excuse or justify, go for what you want now.  One step at a time, slow or fast, but dream, design, dare and do! I had a dream of running my own business, one that offered inspirational, healing and community building …

Ushering in a NEW year Welcome 2016!

Ushering in a New Year… Ok, lets face it, I just love you all so very much! Thank you for putting up with so many emails flying your way  in 2015.  We have so much to share, and so want to help lift spirits, release your stress and bring joy into this troubled world. Please allow this message to serve …

Christmas in the desert!

Yep, Christmas lights on palm trees, pretty weird, but pretty beautiful too!  Enjoy the Festive Season where ever you are.  See you at the first drum circle in 2016, Friday January 8th!

Christmas 2015 at Circles of Rhythm!

The Rhythm of JOY was evident at all our Christmas and Winter Solstice events in 2015.  Our Staff Party, Karl Anthony’s magical Laser Light Concert, and plain old fun at our last drum circle all added up to one amazing season to remember. Thank you to all my amazing volunteers, to Jamie and Julien for your talents and commitment to …

Seniors and Teenagers!

Several moments before the drum circle is about to begin, I am always so grateful if I have time to just be in the space before everyone is about to enter. There is a silence and and expectation of what is about to happen. I take these moments to slow down my heart rate and to say a silent intention …

Drumming for Eating Disorders

Trust, Compassion and Kindness Last week I did a drum circle with a group of women who are living with chronic eating disorders, and have not been able to heal from this serious and debilitating disorder for years. Every therapeutic technique possible has been offered to them, with no lasting effect. The eating disorder clinic at the old Children’s Hospital …

Deepak Chopra meets Judy Atkinson!

                      On October 8, 2015 I had an evening with Deepak Chopra He spoke for an hour and a half, but before that I had the opportunity to have a personal interaction with him in the special VIP lounge for people who paid extra to meet him.  I dint pay …

A Vision, Tenacity, and Deep Passion

Julien Lepage is a man with a dream. He has been doing drum circles for AHS and the program is called Drumming up Wellness. This program has been hugely successful and the people that attend have seen the benefits of drumming. Staff and patients come together and this circle is also open to the public, so anyone can attend. At …

Planting Seeds

Story from a Drum Circle On Saturday September 26th, the Springbank Hill Community Association had its first annual Cultural day. The clouds over the open field began to clear as we unloaded the drums and set up the chairs. By the time the circle was scheduled to begin the sky was blue! One grandmother was standing proudly behind her two …