Monday, December 10, 2007
Drum Circle
I regret the fact that I was unable to attend the drum circle, but since I attended the class where Mr. Gardner discussed the particulars of the drum circle, I now have a better idea of its relevance. Perhaps by not going to the circle, but attending the discussion about the circle has better prepared me for when I do finally attend one. I think what was most interesting to me about other classmates' experiences at the drum circle was when they had to switch instruments halfway through the ritual. Some students enjoyed the change while others suddenly felt out of sync because the lost the connection they had with the previous instrument.Interesting...
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As I was also unable to attend the entire drum circle, i was able to experience the last 30 minutes or so..
As i originally drove by the circle upon my arrival-- I definitely felt out of place- in that the already established drum circle had already transitioned into the liminal stage, and I was left behind.. When i finally got to the circle, luckily i had brought my own instrument (didgeridoo) I worked my way into the circle and began to join into the unified sound.
I regret that I wasn't able to become initiated into the sacred space in the same means as the rest of the class, and the fact that I finished at the same time granted me some amnesty; however my mind and body still hunger for the opportunity to fulfill the drum circle experience in its entirety..
-Stephen Brock
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