Caitlin Nelson - Drum Circle (my choice topic)

I have to admit I was skeptical when I first read the email about the drum circle. i was unsure of what to expect, and I wasn't sure if it would be fun. After experiencing it though, I can say that I absolutely loved it. I've never experienced something like that, and it helped to remind me of how much I enjoy new experiences, especially ones that introduce me to different forms of spirituality. I loved being able to be loud on the drums that I got to play, I'm usually a pretty withdrawn person and I'm more of a listener than a talker. So I really liked just making noise and having it be ok, it felt really satisfying. Sometimes I would just close my eyes, and everyone was in unison with everyone else, all of the random beats and noises seemed to flow together and make sense, and the energy from that was awesome. And it influenced outsiders, people stopped to listen, us sitting there playing drums had a positive affect on their day. The experience was therapeutic for me. I felt like I do when i get out of a yoga class, just completely calm and centered. My mind doesn't wander as much, I forget about rushing from place to place, I'm much more in tune with myself. The drum circle was by far one of the most eye opening sort of experiences I have had to something like that.