Hi Everyone –
Warm greetings and blessings to you all!
May you be filled with lovingkindness.
May you be safe and protected from all inner and outer dangers.
May you be well in body and mind.
May you be at ease and happy.
Years ago, a wise friend of mine told me that when a ship makes a course correction – even one degree – it doesn’t seem like much of a change… until several miles/hours later in its journey. I feel a lot like that ship.
Last September, I decided to surrender to a life of inspiring and healing through my music making. Five months later, I’m now able to notice how that decision is manifesting all kinds of change in and around me (including some new songs – a new CD will be born within the next few months – !), and I’m grateful and excited about ALL of it.
How about YOU? What “course correction” have you made, or would you like to make? I’d truly like to know, so please e-mail me at NathenAswell@me.com and share it with me – we’re ALL in this together, and we have much to learn from each other. 🙂
REPORT
Here are my highlights from the last month or so:
– Performing at the Christmas Eve service at CSL White Rock with Diane Lines (and her son Sam – AMAZING voice!) and Acoustic Groove. Being a part of Rev. Terry Shea’s services always means a great deal to me, and it was an honour to make music with these fine folks. THANKS to all for starting my Christmas in such a delicious way!
– Performing at Unity of Palm Harbor in Florida with Joy Katzen-Guthrie. Joy is an absolute sweetheart of a gal, and it was a great pleasure to make music with her. THANKS to Joy for all of the fun that we had both on and off-stage, to Joy’s husband Mark for videotaping the concert and for being so devoted to Joy, and to Rev. Bob Fortner for the opportunity to make music in his beautiful space. 🙂
– Performing at the annual Posi Award weekend in Orlando, Florida (Friday night’s “Music That Matters” concert, Saturday night’s Pajama Jams, Saturday & Sunday night’s late-night jams, and Sunday morning’s service). Perhaps the most telling thing that I can share with you about it is that I hardly slept or ate all weekend, and I hardly noticed. SO much love and joy is expressed in and through everyone involved – artists and fans alike – that we all leave feeling happy and FULL. THANKS to Sue Riley and Richard Mekdeci and their team for making this event bigger and better every year, and to ALL who attended; I’m truly honoured to be a part of this TRIBE. 🙂
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
BIG NEWS:
– I am excited to announce that I’ll be RETURNING TO AZ (for some House Concerts, Sunday services at New Vision CSL, and the annual ANTN conference) AND TO KELOWNA (for a House Concert and Sunday services at CSL Kelowna) IN MARCH. (I’ll ALSO be performing at a House Concert in PENTICTON). More details in next month’s newsletter!
SPECIAL EVENTS:
– It gives me great pleasure to announce that on FEBRUARY 27TH, I’ll be performing at UNITY OF EDGEWOOD in WA. Details are below.)
Here’s what my ENTIRE CALENDAR looks like in the next month or so. I’d be honoured to see you at any of these events. (AND please remember that I welcome any and all opportunities to serve you with my music; just e-mail me with your ideas at NathenAswell@Me.com.)
February
5, 8:00 PM – Yoga on 7th (156 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver BC) – Universal Kirtan (Chanting) with Amir – By donation
6, 10:30 AM – Centre for Spiritual Living White Rock (14600 North Bluff Road, Centennial Park, White Rock BC) – Church Service
20, 11:00 AM – Unity of Vancouver (5840 Oak Street, Vancouver BC) – Church Service
27, 10:30 AM – Unity of Edgewood (2908 Meridian East, Edgewood WA) – Church Service
March
5, 8:00 PM – Yoga on 7th (156 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver BC) – Universal Kirtan (Chanting) with Amir – By donation
6, 10:30 AM – Centre for Spiritual Living White Rock (14600 North Bluff Road, Centennial Park, White Rock BC) – Church Service
8, 7:30 PM – Unity of Vancouver (5840 Oak St., Vancouver) – Metaphysical Mardi Gras Coffeehouse Concert
NEW WEB SITE CONTENT
As well as updating my “Calendar” and “Blog” pages, I’ve:
– added the lyrics to two new songs (“Always In My Heart” and “A Prayer”) to my “Lyrics” page;
– added some new info (that I can provide both the music AND the talk/sermon at Sunday morning services) to my “Services” page;
– added photos from my trip to Palm Harbor and Orlando, Florida to my “Photos” page;
– added new comments (THANKS, dear Barb, Tracy, Mildred, Gerona, Phil, Robert, Tad, Freebo, Faith, Jamie, Daniel and Shannon!) to my “Praise” page;
– added a link to Gratitude Radio (www.GratitudeRadioStations.com) on my “Links” page. (I met its founder, Jeff Spence, at the Posi Awards in Orlando. THANKS, Jeff, for ALL that you do!)
Happy February, everyone. Go with LOVE! 🙂
With love and gratitude,
– Nathen
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