Drum Circle

I've always had a fascination with the drumming circle. For those of you not familiar with this concept, here's an accurate definition from Wikipedia:

"Typically, people gather to drum in drum "circles" with others from the surrounding community. The drum circle offers equality because there is no head or tail. It includes people of all ages. The main objective is to share rhythm and get in tune with each other and themselves. To form a group consciousness. To entrain and resonate. By entrainment, I mean that a new voice, a collective voice, emerges from the group as they drum together."

My Aunt Sharon (mom's older sis) is the only person I know that has been to one and she really enjoyed her experience. This Yoga Studio that I love in a nearby town had an advertisement for a Women's Drumming Circle a few months back - so I went - all - by - myself. I was nervous, I really didn't know what to expect. I went in with an open mind and open heart. I was the first one there (of course!). I love getting to places early - to get a good parking spot, a good seat...you name it. I just like early. I like preparedness. Anyway, Heather - the drum leader and I had a lovely chat. It's so fun meeting strangers and hearing their stories. We all have stories! Sharing makes us vulnerable, but it also connects us. I dig it. There were only 6 of us. I was the only newbie. I picked the drum that called to me. I claimed it and I was the only one who didn't change their drum during the session. I was attached. And, well I wasn't comfortable enough to make any changes mid session!

It was such a cool experience. She teaches you some starts and then we all just jump in wherever and however we want. And then miraculously we all play our own unique part and somehow this all works together to create a song!

I realized while I was there - why I was there! I had been desiring that "getting lost in something" feeling. I am an expert multi-tasker. I enjoy doing as many things as once as possible (I'm surprised I don't brush my teeth in the shower!). It's hard for me to just be in any one thing!
Anyway, the point of all this is that I did get lost and it was wonderful. I felt childlike. I miss just playing. This adult life brings so much responsibility and tasks! 

The drumming circle taught me about being present again. Maybe I won't get as much done with my new awareness, but I'll definitely be more into whatever I do - and I'm pretty sure it'll be worth letting some things slide.