Awakening Cafe: Hudson (Montreal), QC – Thursday, March 28th, 2012 The Awakening Cafe (Hudson, Quebec) is a monthly gathering of like-minded souls on the awakening journey to connect, express and expand.    Join us in person, see details below or... Watch the Event Live this Thursday, March 28th, 2013, starting at 7:30 pm, EST. VIDEO TO APPEAR BELOW ON MARCH 28th     This Month’s Topic: How to Make a Good Living as an Artist For all you Artists and Creatives who would like to make a better living while continuing to follow your passion, this workshop is for you! James Simon, a Canadian artist of distinction, will share his insights on how to create a successful way of life as an artist. James is living proof that you can do what you love, while attracting abundance in your life. James doesn't believe that talent alone is responsible for the artist's success, nor is the gallery system the only way to become a well known artist. In his more than 45 year career, he has effectively [...]

Join the leading-edge discussion! We are continuing the amazing connections and discussions that were initiated at the Awakening Festival held this past June. With this aim, we are hosting a monthly gathering to bring together like-minded individuals on the awakening journey. More About the Awakening Cafe February's full moon nature walk was enjoyed by all. We ventured into a winter wonderland where the moon performed brilliantly! Thank you to all the brave souls who came out for this chilling event! Click here to see photos of the event on Meetup.com This Month’s Topic: Sound & Vibration Meditation Brenda Harley is an Intuitive Counselor, Spiritual Guide and Certified Sound Practitioner. She will be our guide, as we open to allow this experience with pure sound to support each one's intention for the evening, from deep relaxation to healing, the choice is yours. Sound healing is as old as the earth itself and has its roots in many ancient cultures. As energetic beings, we are affected by both the intention and the frequency of vibration. Healing occurs as the body is given [...]

Posting by Brenda Harley What is Sound Healing? Sound healing is as old as the earth itself and has its roots in many ancient cultures. Science agrees that sound waves affect matter. As energetic beings, we are affected by both the intention and the frequency of vibration. As we are now starting to understand, our thoughts and our words, as well as our actions, have an effect on any outcome. Healing occurs as the body is given the sacred space and time to re-balance itself. There is no effort required to heal, rather, it is an allowing. When we surrender to our own innate desire to be healthy and whole, the opportunity for healing presents itself. Through the process of entrainment, where sounds are used to re-mind the listener of their own natural state of balance, sound therapy has the ability to transform negative or repressed emotions into positive, more harmonious states. Healing occurs in these higher states of being. A sound practitioner uses both voice and intention to support the client’s choice to heal. As [...]