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Last summer I discovered the transformational festivals movement, an inspiring and consciousness-shifting cultural phenomenon that has remained below the radar of mainstream awareness. Elliot Rasenick, the producer of Beloved, said he was inspired to create the festival by asking himself, “What am I saying yes to?” and from that place of consciousness, Beloved was born. Live visionary art painting, prayerformances, spiritual workshops, nature mandalas and mini temples all around, combined with late-night tribal ecstatic dance to sacred, prayerful music made Beloved a magical and uplifting experience. I was inspired by the vibrant and dynamic people who flock to these festivals, and by the co-activation that takes place as they exchange inspiration, teachings, spiritual practices, healing, arts, and music. The idea is not that one festival organizer or spiritual teacher has the solution, but that we can come together and find the solutions collectively. In these spaces, emergent fusions of new and ancient healing arts synergistically join together. Dj and writer Jeet Kei Leung notes that these healing containers “support spontaneous episodes of healing catharsis.” In these supportive and resonant energy fields, we realize that it is safe to let our guard down and speak and act from our hearts. Festivals are often timed with the moon cycles, and seek to bring participants back into greater harmony with the earth’s rhythms. Ancient tribal rituals such as shamanic trance dance, vocal toning and sounding circles, and full moon ceremonies are rediscovered, catalyzing many experiences of personal metamorphosis that offer a deeply welcome contrast to our fast-paced, high-tech daily culture. 06/13/12 >> go there
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