A Message from Dean Evenson At this moment in time, we can clearly see the crucial effect our lifestyles are having on this small sphere of luscious life we call home. This precious blue green planet contains all the known elements and relationships which make life possible. The air we breathe and the water our bodies are made of contain molecules that have been recycled and reused since time began.  We are just beginning to understand how diverse the biological and physiological aspects of life are and how complex are the intricate relationships of the diverse web of life.  We are also recognizing that the spirit of life plays a vast and essential part in the continued functioning of our world.  The drive to achieve a greater level of being is built into all living systems. As we broaden our perspective, we recognize the magical mystery of life as a big picture, including all beings and all matter as part of the energy that keeps life humming, and we can begin to glimpse this magnificent form we call Sacred Earth.  Let us focus together on manifesting a healthy home where for generations to come, all life can live in peace, balance and harmony.

- From the desk of Dean Evenson

Check out Dean Evenson’s latest release – RELAXATION ZONE.  As usual, he has created a great musical experience that will help you relax and feel good about life.  It’s great for massage too with a bit more energy than his usual healing flute music.  And for a change, he has focused on piano and keyboards with a touch of didgeridoo, viola and percussion.

We all need to relax. Such busy stress-filled lives most of us live.  Modern lifestyles have caused a new kind of stress that our forebears didn’t know. While they may have had an adrenaline rush from being chased by a wild animal, our demons are often the ones we are chasing in our own minds. Stress comes in many forms. Whether it is a relationship conflict in the family or at work, worry about paying the bills or other things, stress occurs. How we deal with it is up to us. There are many ways to help a person relax. As we are learning how to breathe, moving our bodies or taking time to rest in stillness, music can be an excellent tool to aid in the process of relaxation.

We should all know by now that stress or more specifically our reaction to stress can cause detrimental effects in our bodily system.  Those tensions may result in heart disease, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, or mental lapses.  So with that in mind, we would do well to develop some stress busting habits.

Step One – Learn to Breathe Breathe in this day for it is given to be lived Breathe in the morning when the sun rises And the evening when it sets Always breathe deeply and fully

Step Two – Move It! Getting the energy moving through your physical body will help to release endorphins that enliven your mind and lift your spirit.  Joyful, free flowing movement can be a wonderful release to help let go of unnecessary thoughts or concerns.  Finding the exercise system that suits you will keep you going back for more. It is a joy when you love to move your body and have the discipline of regularly doing your yoga, running, stretching, dancing or whatever your mode of movement is. Go ahead and sign up for that tai chi or yoga class, get that massage you have been needing, do your daily run.  All these activities can benefit from relaxation music being played.

Step Three – Rest in the Stillness Know that a prelude of movement prepares the way for that quiet space within.  With the breathing and moving, your body settles down and your mind is able to calm itself and be ready for the visualizations and peace that can come when the mind is empty and clear.  The music can be a focus to help you center in on your own inter sanctum, the innermost place of your being.  Just be. When we are relaxed, calm and peaceful within ourselves, we enhance our health and wellbeing and music is one of the most powerful tools that can trigger the ‘relaxation response’.

Relaxation Zone, the latest release by sound healing pioneer, Dean Evenson, offers music that is perfect to support the relaxation process.  Gentle rolling rhythms, atmospheric grooves, soft percussion and a touch of didgeridoo invite you relax into the moment with music that is both exotic and uplifting as well

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I live in a perfect universe.  Everything in my life works perfectly.  I am in harmony with my world.  I peacefully accept what happens to me and release what I don’t need.  I focus on creating the kind of life I want and draw that energy toward me.  I take actions that move me in the direction I want to go.  Life is good and I am fulfilled in so many ways.  I experience radiant health and peace of mind.  I have quality relationships and meaningful activities.   I am growing and evolving in ways that excite and fulfill me. With every step I take, I experience support and encouragement. I appreciate the gift of my life.

We often try to control the Universe by wishing things were different than they are, but when we look deeply into the nature of existence, we find the perfection inherent in everything that happens.  We tend to judge and quantify events, people and situations, but by so doing, we block the opportunities that may be destined to come our way.  This process of accepting the idea of perfection can be difficult at times, especially when sickness, loss, accidents or even death are part of the equation.  By truly believing in the ultimate perfection of all that is, we embark on a journey that moves us in the direction we want to go.  We may not see the perfection just yet, but by focusing on it, surely we evolve into the divine vision for our lives. See the video now on our Weekly Meditation video page. Hear this affirmation spoken with music on MEDITATION MOMENT CD. It’s also available with video as a DailyOM ONLINE COURSE called A YEAR OF GUIDED MEDITATIONS

I used to think that a certain amount of conflict in a relationship kept it exciting, but that was before I met my husband, Dean Evenson, who knows how to love and create a mutually supportive relationship. There is so much more energy for creativity in a peaceful relationship because one is not wasting vital life forces trying to fix things up, prove a point or defend one’s own turf.  Obviously, one of the keys to a healthy relationship is the awareness that we are not separate from one another.

Forgiveness.  There can be no winners and losers because whatever happens to you happens to me. This makes it a lot easier to forgive because I certainly want to be forgiven for my shortcomings.  And to live in a relationship without judgment  or criticism.  This must be heaven!

Communication...open, honest, clear, loving. When we have it, there is no need for anger and hurt because we don’t have the built up reservoir of frustrations that come from not being heard or understood.  In her remarkable book, Mutant Message Downunder, Marlo Morgan explains why the aboriginal people who took her on a revealing walkabout in the Australian outback were able to experience telepathic communication with each other.  They had no secrets! There were no thoughts hidden in the shadows of their minds.  They were at peace with everyone and everything.

Respect.  It goes with the territory.  If we respect each other, we will listen, try to understand and be supportive of one another’s needs.  Oh, there will always be give and take, but with a loving heart and open mind, there is no problem that cannot be solved and no difference that cannot be healed.  I have even come to see conflict as only “apparent conflict” because usually when we go deep enough into an issue, we can find more agreement than differences. Jesus said it simply.  ”Love God.  Love each other.”  Let us also add, “Love the Earth.  Love Yourself”.

Obviously, the most formative relationships are those between parents and children.  When I first became a mother, it was clear to me that my children were mirror images of me, reflecting my every mood and emotion.  How important it is then for parents to be clear in their own beings or the “sins of the parents” will continue to be projected onto the children.  The key is to cultivate patience and always strive to come from a place of empathy and respect for our children. Even within this powerful parent-child energy of connectedness, there is the idea of uniqueness.  Our children come into this earth plane as fully formed beings.  Our job is to love them for whom they really are, supporting and encouraging them in their own unfolding.

There is another aspect of the child-parent relationship.  How are we doing with our own parents?  Have we reconciled our feelings about them?  Have we forgiven them for whatever we think they didn’t do

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Our world in crisis.  War, terrorism, violence, broken families, over population, crime, poverty, environmental degradation, epidemics.  An overwhelming array of conditions yet each with a common cause.  We go deeply enough into any of these issues and we see that the underlying crisis is the deterioration of our relationships – with ourselves and with the world around us.  Our challenge and our solution is to look at these root causes and learn to change the way we relate to each other, to heal the very essence of the connective tissue which joins us together.

We already know a lot about relationships because we are involved in so many of them, however we often limit our thinking only to the spouse or significant other category and overlook the rest. Our lives are in fact rich with relationships occurring at many levels.  Our initiation into the interconnected world of relativity begins with the very first sense we have as a baby of the nurturing relationship of our mother. The quality of this primary contact colors our worldview which extends outward to include the rest of our nuclear family, other relatives and friends who come into awareness. Over time, the field of our relationships grows to encompass a multitude of beings with their accumulated effects and influences.

As we mature, we become more aware of ourselves as individuals and are determined to define our own identity as separate and distinct from our immediate family.  We may search for an understanding of our higher self, or long for a spiritual connection with the universe or God or however we perceive the infinite. Some of us even recognize our inherent nature as a soul in a body, made from the earth, sustained by the elements of earth itself, and very much in relationship to the planet as well.

The Native tribal people of this land have a saying that brings it all home.  They usually end their prayers with the phrase that means “All my relations”.  In so doing, they show their respect for the sacred circle of life: the unity of creation.  For them, the sense of relations or relatives goes beyond the nuclear or even extended family to include all of life – the plants, the trees, two-leggeds,  four-leggeds, winged ones and even the unseen ones and future generations. Their gentle prayer is a reminder of how very connected we all are.  The album Native Healing reflects this wisdom that comes from these original earth people.

This same basic truth is mirrored in the teachings of many of the world’s religions, particularly the Eastern traditions. Fritjof Capra states clearly in his landmark book, The Tao of Physics, that the essence of these philosophies is “the awareness of the unity and mutual interrelation of all things and events, the experience of all phenomena in the world as manifestations of a basic oneness.  All things are seen as interdependent and inseparable parts

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We are a nation of insomniacs. 

With such busy lives, we all have trouble sleeping. 

Here are some guidelines to help you get better rest. 

We hope they are helpful.

Play the CD -  A SOUND SLEEP: GUIDED MEDITATIONS WITH RELAXING MUSIC & NATURE SOUNDS

Create a pre-bedtime routine or evening ritual that is perfect for you Don’t drink anything for several hours before bedtime A short walk in nature is beneficial but no vigorous exercise Do only calming, relaxing, meditative activities before bed Do some gentle stretches or yoga to help you unwind Use only dim lights or soft lights in the bedroom and bathroom Play peaceful music and take a warm, relaxing, soothing bath Sit quietly in your room and meditate for 10-15 minutes Keep a notebook by your bed to write down any recurring thoughts You can also write down anything you want to get out of your mind Don’t watch television, especially news programs in bed Watch peaceful nature videos such as MEDITATION MOODS or EAGLE RIVER If you read in bed, read something positive rather than anything adventurous or intense Play soft, relaxing music for several hours before bedtime If you like, play MEDITATION MOMENT starting an hour before you want to sleep When ready to fall asleep, play A SOUND SLEEP or just play the second instrumental track Breathe in deeply and exhale slowly, always returning your focus to your breath Let go of any unnecessary thoughts, relax and fall peacefully asleep If you wake up during the night, focus on your breathing and fall back asleep

Good luck. We hope these suggestions help.