I grew up a singer.  While it is not something I talk about much anymore, it was a way of life for me. As a singer-songwriter, I sang in choirs, theater productions, recording studios, and stages around the country. Music helped me heal wounds from my past, and I thought singing would be my future. 

This dream came to a screeching halt when my guitar, all my charts, journals, and musical equipment were stolen from my car in San Francisco.  

The loss was tremendous, but I now see that I was being Divinely redirected. My life changed and I needed to let go of what I loved wholeheartedly to embrace something that would open my heart and my life even further. 

It was my call to become an intuitive healer. Those needing healing were always there, I just needed to say “yes” and commit to it in a bigger way.

A couple of years after my daughter was born, I felt the need to heal my throat chakra and the loss through singing– specifically singing harmonies.  So I joined an acapella class and spent a few semesters singing my heart out in harmony with a group that fed my soul on many levels. 

Since then, I have always wanted to do group circle singing. Circle singing is where a group of people organize in a circle according to sections – a rhythm section, base, alto and soprano.  The “song” would be improvised and created on the spot. 

Those who felt that they couldn’t carry a tune or sing could always find a place in the circle as a part of the rhythm section. They would always surprise themselves with what did come out!  

I have always wanted to give it a try to lead a circle singing because freeing the voice is so healing and cathartic, harmonies take vibration to another level. I knew it would awaken, inspire and transmute blocked energy. 

Bobby McFerran is a notable leader of circle singing who has inspired groups around the world with this style of singing.  

So last year at my retreat in Costa Rica, I gave it a try with the group. It was SO FUN and powerful to see the creativity come from the group. 

It was soul-freeing, vibrationally healing, and profound.