Is there a better way to spend a glorious early spring morning than softly chanting in harmony with the surroundings at the NetLoft? I cannot think of one, especially when the circle of participants is led by Leah Hokanson, musician, choir director, and reader of the finest poems celebrating our spirit and connection with the natural world.
The Ecumenical Society’s offering of two such mornings on March 30 and 31 was like Heaven on Earth, with everyone’s voices finding harmony, joy, and a natural togetherness. Our spirits did indeed flow freely, and with gratitude for the peace and beauty of this event.
Wow! Song of Imbolc Sacred Sound Journey attracted a very full house to the Net Loft as carol weaver and Allannah Dow led us through a spiritual journey to honour the return of Spring and warming light.
We listened, we sang and we meditated in silence.
A large flock of gulls felt Heaven-sent and drawn to the music during a moving rendition of the song, Bring To Me Your Light (written by Pat Mayberry). Reflecting on this experience, weaver said it felt like “such a holy, sacred affirmation,” as they swirled overhead, and disappeared as the music ended.
Saint Brigid must have been smiling down on us.
Welcome back Spring!
On Jan. 3, 2019 at 2:00 Maggie Doyne, co-founder of the BlinkNow Foundation, shared her compelling story of how she came to open a home for over 50 Nepalese children, a school for over 400 kids, 2 womens centres and so much more.
Maggie, from New Jersey, did a gap year when she was 19 and started supporting children in a war ravaged Nepal by assisting and funding their education. This led to providing a home for orphans or children from harsh living situations. Gradually a school was built to accommodate 350 other children. The 32 year old now has the greenest school in the world about to open, along with other services and assistance to other social agencies .
Maggie also spoke about her Gabriola connections and the love of her husband and daughter that have helped her healing journey from the death of one of her children.
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