Mayan Dream Musings

Remember that commercial for Nasonex that has the little bee saying “I have returned….a changed bee!”. (You have to imagine the accent)

I loved that phrase and it SO describes my return from my 12 days in Guatemala and Honduras. It really takes two days to travel to Lake Atitlan from Fort Wayne. This time of travel brings me from the old reality through transition and into the beginning of change. By the time I arrive at Lake Atitlan, I am already in a different space. You can see pictures of the Lake Atitlan area by going to the the Atitlan Fire download page (click on the link from the home page of this website). This is a powerful and beautiful part of the world. I crossed the lake on three separate days to be a part of the cofredia rituals. These rituals survive from the days of the classical Maya. They have blended with the Catholic church saints, and especially Mary, and much incense and drumming and chanting to bring two traditions that are very ancient into a new living ritual that is sacred to these people. Outsiders are usually not invited to be present, and I am extremely honored that I could be a part of the weaving of their ritual on three consecutive days. People often ask me why the Mayan civilization disappeared. My answer: “It hasn’t disappeared. The Mayan people are very much alive. The form has just changed.”

I love the Mayan people of Guatemala and Honduras. They are deeply spiritual, beautiful people.

Into Honduras…..another LONG trip by bus….and another time of transition into the space of Copan and the mountains of Honduras. My time in Copan was spent almost entirely in meditation and walking. I have lots of recordings of the birds and other nature sounds directly from Copan. Expect to hear these on albums and on Soul music albums.

Then two days of travel back to Fort Wayne, and transition into the sacred space and time that is Fort Wayne, Indiana and my family, friends and my studio. The journey continues into living the experiences and the awarenesses from Guatemala and Honduras.

TO ALL OF YOU: Don’t forget to download the EARTH ESSENCE MUSIC. The latest piece was put up on October 2nd and it celebrates the Hawk. So now we have Birds of the Morning, the Wolf, and the Hawk. Coming on October 16th will be “Dusk”. This is gorgeous, gentle music which honors that special time when the sun has set, but night is not totally settled in.

I came back with information about changes for Mayan Dream Productions. Change is good! It will happen quickly.

Love to all.