Whatever you choose for yourself, give to another. If you choose to be happy, cause another to be happy. If you choose to be prosperous, cause another to be happy…. Do this sincerely  – not because you seek personal gain, but because you really want the other person to have that – and all the things you give away will come to you. Thus said Neale Walsch.

In the face of the massive devastations caused by typhoon Yolanda and the widespread demotivation caused by blaming and growing mistrust of citizens for government officials I feel going to another level could be of help. I for one would like to try the suggestion of Mr Walsch. Esther Hicks had a similar suggestion posted by Tato Malay on Facebook which I reposted.

During the birthday celebration of my husband recently, our former MBA student guided us through a drumming session. I got hold of a medium sized flat drum. I was a bit nervous. I worried I would spoil things for the rest of the group. Francis Gaspar repeatedly instructed us to LISTEN and to decide for ourselves when to join into the drumming. I kept hesitating. I got stuck in my risk-adverse self.

Eventually I mustered the courage to join and to let my particular beat be heard. As Francis signalled for us to drum faster and more intensely, I became excited and merged with the rhythm of the group. I was willing to make a mistake if one could be out of tune in that free, open activity. I had so much fun beating feverishly one moment then ever so softly as directed. I acquired an investigative and experimental attitude. Surprisingly I felt I didn’t have to be right; I didn’t need to know the best technique. I felt safe and happy by being myself. It was so good to let go!

I wonder if a drumming session could help our country. I wonder if it could raise the consciousness of our people and help us into recovery if not into creation.