16/4/13
Hello Nathen!
That's RIGHT - may it be and I allow it to BE for ME and YOU! So it is, shall it BE! Thank you for your beautiful words!
And I really have been enjoying your music! GREAT DIVERSITY!
Take care my friend, see around :-)
Chad Peters (Phoenix, AZ)
16/4/13
Hey, I'm listening to your CD “I Say Yes” right now, Nathen. Love it!
Hugs,
Scott Kalechstein Grace (Fairfax, CA)
http://www.scottsongs.com
15/4/13
Nathen,
Just had to drop you line to let you know that your creative spirit has filled my mind today as I listened to “Jesus Gonna Come Down” in preparation for our Schola practice this coming Wednesday. I have been singing this song all day out loud and in my head... I had forgotten this gem of a song and it is like I have been reunited with an old friend again. Thank you for sharing your kind soul and creativity with all of us.
Speaking of old friends...I very much look forward to reuniting with you in June.
I hope this note finds you happy and healthy.
Take care,
Danny Boyer (Montreal, QC)
14/4/13
Dear, Dear Nathen -
I like “A WholeHearted Life” best probably because of its tempo. The upbeat tempo is always uplifting for an old girl.
Thank you for including me in you list… I’m going to be 86 this month so maybe that is why peppy tempos appeal to me.
All the best love and God bless,
Marion Hensley (Edmonton, AB)
7/4/13
Hi Nathen:
I hope that you’re having a wonderful time in Arizona and enjoying the warmth and sunshine.
I thought this may be of interest to you. I found a website about Unity that I think is fabulous. The website is http://www.YouAreAwakening.com, and if you look under the “Designing Your Day” title, you’ll find something very interesting at the end of it.
Take care, have fun and I’m looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Hugs and Blessings,
Lynn Boyes oxox (Vancouver, BC)
1/4/13
Hi Nathen,
I have been enjoying your e-mails. Thanks for allowing me to be in the crew that is with you on this journey.
I had the “what” question and what comes to me is BEAUTY. Every day of my life, I’m uplifted by the sound of wind in the grass, the running of feet on the gravel path by the river, the harmony of working together as one, the joy in the eyes of strangers when I look at them and see their beauty... So I am 'drawn' to creative expression. I live in Chilliwack and found the perfect art teacher for me in the CSL in Bellingham. Images come to me and through me all the time with the same joy and excitement I had as child running through the forest going nowhere in particular. I am releasing myself more and more to what really moves me. For me visual creation really is a Zen experience where I am one with what I am doing. I know this a Good coming through me, and it fills me with joy and wonder.
I am a teacher, working in the federal correctional system. I made a vision board that I tour through every morning after my meditation. Things from it are manifesting like the plants that lie dormant under the snow. I had a great chat today with a colleague who is presently working in Dubai. I believe we will be able to do some beautiful international education projects together.
What I have had to do is be vigilant about staying attuned to my own Knowing.
I have heard you sing a couple of times and really did have sense that you are an embodiment of that which you sing. Thank you so much for sharing your Goodness.
Peace, love, prosperity and abundance,
Judith Hewko (Kelowna, BC)
1/4/13
Hi Nathen,
I'm listing to “I Say Yes” as I write, and "I Surrender" goes so well with the river and those lovely views from your home.
Wishing you a lovely April :-)
Hugs to you and Sheila,
Kirsten Cameron (Vancouver, BC)
29/3/13
Hi Nathen,
Here are my favorites:
“The Making of a Soul” - great song - you need Helen and Joani, your friends from The Euphorics, to sing backup on this; it would fill in the background and be incredible.
“Heaven on Earth” - I can really relate, I want that too
“I Love You” - Brian and I read “The 5 Love Languages” too, it was very helpful.
I love Red Grammar's music - very spiritual with a message.
Have you heard Diane Bardwell, singing a song called Sacred Hymn? Written by her husband, you can find it online to download - beautiful.
Anne Bemel (Ojai, CA)
27/3/13
So sorry I couldn't attend your concert with Russell Marsland last Friday, was so looking forward to it but couldn't make the drive. I just know it was a great success. How could it be anything but with such Great Musicians.
Now I'm going to miss you this coming Sunday. Sorry, I’ll be in Puerto Nueva Mexico for 2 weeks. Have a Happy Easter and give my love to Russel and keep some for your self.
Love and Many Blessings,
Barbara Christie (Abbotsford, BC)
25/3/13
Hi Nathen:
I just wanted to thank you again for yesterday's beautiful performance at Unity of Vancouver. You, Beverley and Perry did a superb job on the songs from “Jesus Christ Superstar”. I was so moved, and even as I think of it now my heart is full. I wish we could bottle that performance to keep it forever. LOL
Have a great day, a Happy Easter and I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Hugs and Blessings,
Lynn Boyes (Vancouver, BC)
25/3/13
We so enjoyed your Ladner concert last week, such a pleasure to attend. I hope to be able to support you and Russell by bringing my nutty musical friends to many events in the future. Cheers to that!
Deb Robson (Ladner, BC)
23/3/13
OMG... SOOOOOO awesome!!! Not that I'm 'shoulding' you, but you wanna take this stuff with Russell on the road!! You're GREAT together!!!... And if you added more 'band'... OMG!! I know I'm biased cause I love the music you both play, but I just got such a strong feeling last night that the time is right for you two to make it about your own stuff!! It was AWESOME!!
Loretta James (Vancouver, BC)
22/3/13
Wow! What a wonderful evening! My mind is filled with “The Making Of A Soul”. I hope it is still playing in my mind tomorrow morning!! You and Russell were truly meant to work together - it amazed me how much you both added to each other's compositions. You both write and play so many genres of music.
When's the next show? What will the next hit song be?
Hugs to you and Sheila,
Trudi Reynolds (Vancouver, BC)
22/3/13
Rock on tonight buddy! I'm at a workshop and can't join you but sending thoughts. I'm super proud of your thoughtful place in the echelon of great musicians.
Allison Russell (Vancouver, BC)
20/3/13
Dear Nathen,
This is a newsletter that I get and enjoy - http://www.danjoseph.com/newsletter.htm - and thought maybe you would too, even though you 'know' all the material. I sent you Fr. Thomas Keating's homily mainly for the second half, that you may not have had time to get to - in which he advises us all to lead a "yummy" life! Good advice!
Have a "yummy" concert on Friday. Will be thinking of you..
Hugs,
Catherine Garland (Aspen, CO)
19/3/13
(facebook comment under a photo of me from January’s Posi Music Festival in Orlando, FL)
I love this beyond awesome amazing man. Soooo much faith and beautiful trust leaves me completely in the eternal peace he resonates. And so it IS.
Weeeeee, Nathen. You ROCK. :-) The light of God surrounds us.
Tina Salvatore Allen (Palm Harbor, FL)
19/3/13
Hi Nathen,
Unfortunately I won't be able to come to your concert with Russell this Friday - but I hope it goes really well.
Good for you for making the world a more peace filled and loving place through your music... it's really cool.
Keep me posted,
Denise Cotton (West Vancouver, BC)
18/3/13
Hey Nathen
You've probably seen this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=f7tO-8PIR9s
It reminded me of the House Concerts you give... Thought of you.
Tootles,
Marlene Haley (Temecula, CA)
18/3/13
Hi Sweet Soulful Nathen -
Appreciate da love and the same gratitude coming back to you beautiful one!!! Please tell me if you’re ever in southern California - Okay?!
Wishing you outrageous love-filled $ucce$$!
Faith Rivera (Long Beach, CA)
http://www.faithrivera.com
18/3/13
Dearest Nathen,
WOW!
Were we ever blessed to have you with us at the book launch of “The Thought That Changed My Life Forever” yesterday! It was absolutely perfect, and we got so much amazing feedback about the music and the special talents you brought. The event even exceeded our expectations, it would be fair to say - and that included all you brought to us. We have more events upcoming, and we know we've planted the seeds with you about joining us again... Would you be up for it?! These will be more "rapt attention" events :)... as well as set up for more promotional opportunities for your work. If you can keep May 11th open to start, that would be super...
Really appreciate the care and consideration you gave to choosing your beautiful, original works! Each of the songs your performed and the sharings from the authors had profound impact - we love it!
We look forward to more collaboration and sharing great, life-expanding experiences. Please let us know if there's anything we can do for you and/or any feedback you have for us to make it even better next time!
Till then, our deep appreciation & respect,
Gillian Roberts & Christian Guenette (Vancouver, BC)
http://thethoughtpublications.com
18/3/13
I'm not religious, but this sermon by Bishop T.D. Jakes really moved me into renewing my commitment to a whole lot of things: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n04Bf85mLZU&feature=youtu.be
One idea that really stuck with me is "commitment has nothing to do with my feelings”.
Susanne Hemet (Barrie, ON)
17/3/13
Much love to you! You have impacted my life with your soul and your music! Thank you for all you do!
xoxox
Jeanne MacLaughlin (Phoenix, AZ)
http://www.thejajas.com
15/3/13
Nathen
If you still have the flier for the Ukraine New Thought conference on the Black Sea which I gave you, look at the title and subtitle:
The BIG SHIFT: From ME to WE and from HOW to NOW.
You are right; we are all in it to learn now for sure.
NOW is the only moment and it is rich with answers. I have learned and am learning more that I must be still, in trust and open to receive to hear, feel, see the answers and be courageous and passionate and devoted to respond or embrace them.
Have a great week
Rev. Barbara Léger (CA)
P.S. I myself don’t like the phrase "hold the question” or the vision or anything ‘cause we tend to get too focused on getting what we want and attachments grow. I am experimenting with my own vocabulary. 'Know' the current question, and at any moment a better one might replace it.
15/3/13
Hi, Dear Nathen
I will of course put the word out about your concert with Russell. How fun would it be to see you do your thing in your neck of the woods.
I am happy to support you in whatever way you need! I see a crowd that is thick and thronging, buying your merch hand over fist, getting on your e-mail list for more of your tasty tunes! You rock, my friend!
My project just launched on Kickstarter this evening - eee! 30 days to scoop up the money for this dreamy project. I am so blessed! (I hear Karen Drucker and Jack Fowler singing "I am obsessed" when hearing this song at times :-))
Love and Gratitude and Miles of Support!
Shelley Dill (Eugene, OR)
15/3/13
Thank you for visiting with my friend Lisa Petrich here in Florida. I was unable to stay for your entire House Concert due to illness, but I enjoyed your talent and spirit. Thank you and have a nice weekend! :-)
Very Cordially,
John Meeks (Jacksonville, FL)
15/3/13
Hi, your invitation to your concert with Russell is probably the sweetest solicitation I have ever seen! Congrats, and I am sure it'll be a success.
Dave Pickell (Vancouver, BC)
15/3/13
Will not be in Vancouver, however will visualize your success with Russell.
Marlene McIntosh (Nanaimo, BC)
15/3/13
Hey Nathen,
I am in town on the 22nd, but unfortunately I'm in a bunch of intensive rehearsals for a big Easter concert with strings and brass and choirs etc. Thanks for thinking of me, though, and I'll help visualize a great turnout for your event!
Cheers :-)
Phil Robertson (Burnaby, BC)
http://www.e-studio-drummer.com
15/3/13
Hi Nathen -
I am gigging with Dr. Strangelove that night, but I posted your show with Russell on my Facebook page - hope you have a really fun show! xo
Kelly Brock (Surrey, BC)
15/3/13
I see it! I will put it out to our community too. Love love love you and I know your show will be brilliant, successful, fulfilling and prosperous!
Blessings,
Barbara Samuel xox (Kelowna, BC)
15/3/13
I visualize 200 people or more at your show with Russell... And a great success.
Love,
Catherine Garland (Aspen, CO)
15/3/13
Hello, Nathen!
At this point I am unable to attend your show with Russell, but I can 'hold the vision' for it and pass your info along to friends. I trust it will turn out very well!
Warmly and all the very best, Nathen.
Rev. Wendy Yacboski (Vancouver, BC)
15/3/13
I wish and envision for you the best.
Don Schiff (Northridge, CA)
http://donschiff.com
15/3/13
I'm too far away to be there personally but visualizations for a packed house are in place.
Blessings to you,
Janet McHard (NM)
15/3/13
Nathen,
Have a lovely concert! I will be performing in the Women of Hope Concert that night myself in Key West and will keep you in my heart.
Melody Cooper (Key West, FL)
http://www.melodycooper.com
15/3/13
Oh, I wish I could be there. It is not possible but will definitely visualize for you and Russell and hold you both in love and light as you bless those 200 plus people with your song...
Love,
Phyllis Paulson (Seattle, WA)
15/3/13
Dear Nathen,
Sending you powerful waves of light and love! knowing the concert hall will be filled with joyous crowds!
xxox
Erika Luckett (Oakland, CA)
http://www.erikaluckett.com
15/3/13
I will be there in thought.
Pauline Leblanc (Montreal, QC)
15/3/13
And so it is (a packed house and successful evening for you and Russell.)
Sydney Lehman (Portland, OR)
15/3/13
Dear Nathen -
Always wonderful to hear from you and all the wonderful things you are doing. I miss you and also having a center near me. I am still trusting the process and listening to my intuition as to where I need to live. In some ways the Vancouver area is appealing because of all the wonderful opportunities for growth there, but on the other hand, I moved away from Vancouver because of other factors. It is so busy and frantic there, to name only one thing. I love my home here in Grand Forks and the easy access to the pool, etc. It is a great time to go within, do a lot of reflection, enjoy quiet time etc. My affirmation is “Trust The Process”. When I am not trusting but trying to figure out things, or trying or pushing, my body tells me to slow down and "trust the process". I have to remind myself that there is a power for good in the universe and I can use it. It’s not my will, but thy will buuuutttt, I have to listen; that is the key for me. When I let go, things happen for the highest good, not always as I think they should but there is always a lesson in everything.
I love you and all the wonderful energy you are giving to the world with your music and being who you are.
Much love,
Gerona Alderin (Grand Forks, BC)
15/3/13
It's a very powerful place to be in when we decide the “how” is not our business. I'm just completing the visioning course through CSL online. It's based on Michael Beckwith’s visioning process. And wow, what amazing things come up, not the least of which is learning to be comfortable with non specific answers which nonetheless make total sense.
The most recent example of something coming through is the idea to let go of linear time, let go of constructs based on numbers and systems, and instead embrace the eternal. Then two days later, I synchronistically came across an article which suggests spending at least one day a week in non linear time. What would that be like as an experience?
And now your newsletter talking about the same thing!
I do have something I'd like to talk to you about once more of the idea has come into a form. It came from the visioning and you were one of the first people I thought of. All in the right time.
Hugs!
Katherine Scott (Gibsons, BC)
PS My word for 2013 was expansive. Check! :-)
14/3/13
Hi, dear Nathen
As the wheel of the year is turning, my word - Peace - is blooming above the ground from where it was planted. I have submitted my jazz CD proposal at Kickstarter. The team of musicians coming into the studio for this project is stellar: Mo Schneider on bass, Paul Wurster, lead guitar, Paul Biondi, all woodwinds, John Raden drums, Gus Russell on keys, David Burham on violin. I am looking into Dana Heitman or Tony Glausi for trumpet.
Peace is infusing this whole process, as I claim this dream to honor and sing the arrangements of Eva Cassidy. (You backed me up at the coffeehouse at Asilomar each night while I sang those songs.) Getting studio time lined up, songs charted and organized, etc. I found another great backup vocalist at the Cottage Grove Theatre last month at the High School's annual Rhythm and Blues fundraiser. I noticed her last year as a junior; she is even better this year. I told her of the project, and invited her to join us. She is thrilled, and will most likely lay tracks for us as she heads east to attend Harvard in the fall.
Peace is in my bones as I tune in to all that is mine to do on this project. I call to mind the very first story on the Ernest Holmes CDs of the little boy running a foot race. I remember that when I have taken on that which is not mine to do, it feels like an elephant sitting on my soul's chest as I try to run around the track. I breathe, and again feel the Peace that is always within me to wash back through, saying "All is well, all is well" and feel lightness replace the other, and joy that makes me want to dance and sing more often than not.
Off to meditate now before attending to the details of this project.
Love and Peace to you, dear friend,
Ubuntu,
Shelley Dill (Eugene, OR)
14/3/13
Hi Nathen,
Thanks for all your news!
This is what is going on in this corner:
Holding a question is a double bind. It obscures what is. It's like the finger and the moon. "Look at the moon, it's right up there" (she points with her finger) (finger obstructs the moon and is so much more fascinating) (she is distracted by her own finger) (because it is attached to 'me')... "I am the finger who can point to the moon... I am the one who knows the moon... I am the one... me, me, meeee"... confusion ensues. There is only the moon. There is only this moment. There is no question about that.
Looking forward to seeing you in June. Perhaps we will be on the same stage at the same time!
Love,
Stephanie Martin xxxxxx (Toronto, ON)
http://www.stephaniemartin.ca
14/3/13
Spent an hour listening to your interview with Christy Snow on Unity Radio last week. So beautiful.
All my love
Ellen Miller xxxooo (Kemptville, ON)
14/3/13
Good Morning, Dear Nathen;
I am happy to see you so busy. But that is to be expected, Nathen, given all that you are! Today, I have added you on facebook, since I am there more often, and MSN has just gone to Outlook, so I may drop this account.
Thank you for inviting us to share with you. It is not often that we find those whom we can join on this path for a discussion.
With regards to 'how' to do this, or 'how' to do that - you are correct. It is none of our business 'how' something is to be done. That is the business of 'The Universe'. And 'how' hasn't worked for me either.
I have been joined by a group of my guides since the early 80's... There are 12. Some have spent time on this plane, most have not, and it's a choice. I can go on for hours on this subject, and I know that you would find it as interesting as what you might already be experiencing.
They constantly remind me that we will never understand 'how' something is accomplished, because of the massive intricacies of getting just one simple idea, meeting, space or interaction together. They are the masters of logistics!!! All we have to do is claim the 'what', and they are there working immediately.
We also cannot change our minds mid-stream, or something they are working on in 'process' crumbles away like dust immediately. I felt sorry for them, when I heard that! They laughed, because all is done with love anyway. They will work on anything, but the damage is with us.
So constant focus is the key, accompanied by passionate, loving desire (emotion). The more emotion we apply to this thing, the better. My problem has been that I have so many ideas, and opportunities in this life, that I change my focus often. There have been many successful endeavours, but I know that some of my plans have been thwarted by my own reluctance to focus on one thing, and then 'over-plan' it.
My own spirituality came from studies of Science of Mind with Ernest Holmes, Emmett Fox, Buddhism and many others. But the real communication with 'my guys’, aas I call them, began with a huge grief - the loss of my greatest mentor, friend, confidant and champion... my father! This was followed by almost constant 'voices' with advice, guidance and even laughter, as I began to know them. Since then, they have been with me when I need guidance, often on their own terms, with a great sense of humour, and in their own 'time', which they assure me is non-existent.
So... we say 'what'... Focus on it with love and passion, and then go out and do something, anything, toward that 'what'. 'Just show up' is what they advise. 'The right situation will present itself, watch for it. It may not be what you expected.'
And that has certainly been the truth !
All with love,
Rosanne Allen-Hewlett (Phoenix, AZ)
7/3/13
I'm going to bookmark your youtube page. Your voice is a soothing, healing presence in the world. Much appreciated in these times.
Kiki Carter Webb (Walker, MN)
28/2/13
I am very pleased to hear about all of your Conscious Pop success! You have amazed & inspired me personally by the compassionate, loving and supportive firelight within YOU. We met at Sound Connections back in 2008 & my life changed!! Thank YOU, my dearest musical Angel. I am forever grateful for our friendship!!
Peace & Love,
Jane Johnson (Kansas City, MO)
28/2/13
Hi Nathen -
I thought you would appreciate this article about the work I am doing with the homeless population (of Calgary) and the role your iHug buttons (from Robert MacPhee -
http://www.manifestingfornongurus.com/ihug-buttons) are playing in it: http://calgary.cmha.ca/public_policy/street-outreach-breaking-barriers/#.UTvoRBnRaK0
Michele Edwards Harshenin (Calgary, AB)
27/2/13
My Dear Sheila & Nathen -
My word for the year is KINDNESS - it incorporates all the other positive words.
Hopefully we will have the opportunity to meet again - soon!!! Things will settle down; until then, my Prayers are with you. Your outreach is a real blessing.
God Bless,
Georgina Pfeifer (Courtenay, BC)
27/2/13
Was the CSL Spiritual Living Convention awesome?! I know the music was for sure, especially with you there. :-)
Enjoying your EP “I Say Yes” - what a sweet album in the making!
Keep on with your inspiring music & message in the world!!!
Love from all of us to you & yours,
Faith Rivera (Long Beach, CA)
http://www.faithrivera.com
26/2/13
Hi Music Team!
To quote Nathen… “Gratitude +++” I had so much fun meeting and working with each of you at the CSL Conference in Vancouver! You will be getting another e-mail from Picassa so that you can enjoy some of my photos and videos from our experiences together. Also stay tuned for a Youtube Video...
You each offered your magical gifts in a very special way for me. I REALLY enjoyed supporting you and look forward to making future music and memories with each of you.
In the meantime, please stay in touch and feel free to call me anytime.
All the best,
Ben Bailey (Atlanta, GA)
http://benbaileymusic.com
26/2/13
Love you, too, Ben. That was a hoot, y’all.
Erin McGaughan (Seattle, WA)
http://erinmcgaughan.com
26/2/13
OMG! Thanks Ben. :-) The whole week was amazing. You guys rock. xo
Ty Andrews (Atlanta, GA)
http://www.thinkupcreative.com
26/2/13
So much Good moved through our mighty crew! Y'all (BTW, nice use of the "y'all", Erin) demonstrated immense Joy and Beauty, made me happy to be amongst ya. I look forward to seeing the product of your camera work, Ben.
I love you all. Be well and very.
Ray Davis (Ladera Heights, CA)
26/2/13
I'm still flying from my time with y'all! Sooo wonderful. I hear they're still trying to repair the roof at the Vancouver Fairmont Hotel that we TOTALLY raised! :-)
True gratitude for this music team in my life! Can't wait to make more beautiful music and memories.
Peace and joy,
Marianne Lewis (Los Angeles, CA)
http://www.mariannelewis.com
26/2/13
Thanks, dear Nathen. Your life and music blessed each of us. I’m looking forward to our time together.
In gratitude,
Penelope Williams (Atlanta, GA)
http://www.penelopewilliams.com
25/2/13
Nathen, you are a delight and a truly fine citizen of the artplanet.
I'm doing introspection about "what the hell DO I want to do" and thinking I liked what we just did. That was killer for me, in every way. How often do you do these kinds of things yourself? When does it feel the tastiest to you?
Being on a team is SOOOOO much nicer than being a special-one-time-show-pony, for me - I can feel the community/collaborative stuff so much better, my brain gets seriously worked out trying to keep up with the big kids, etc. Just seems like it's closer to how I want to be using the time: multiple-vector connectivity, diversity of form, less
opportunity to get lost inside my natural vanity, etc.
Erin McGaughan (Seattle, WA)
http://erinmcgaughan.com
25/2/13
Nathen! You kicked it up with those great songs (“Naked” and “Real”, both by Karen Taylor-Good) at CSL White Rock yesterday! Wow... really helped me with my own "me" issues of late! Thank you, dear friend... and fellow spiritual journeyist! Made up a new word journeyist! :-)
Cheryl Anne Graham (Surrey, BC)
25/2/13
Dear Nathen -
Just re-read your e-mail.
I’ve done a lot of work re Patience; it was something I really lacked all my life. After my life with Don, I really had to come to terms with my lack. When I turned it over to God and my Faith in the Universal Good, it just seemed to be there… So with our Faith, Patience is there.
If you get “Creative Thought”, look on page 28 (Emma Curtis Hopkins). It helped me a lot the last few days with my not holding on to my Faith; it is all that is Good.
Love and many Blessings,
Barbara Christie (Abbotsford, BC)
19/2/13
Nathen, I was truly moved by your song “To Love” at the CSL Spiritual Living Conference tonight! And Pat and I were not alone in that. In case you still had your eyes closed at the end of the song... I wanted you to know... there was a STANDING OVATION for you and your musical talent!!! You will not have heard it, but I heard the ooo's and ahhh's of the people in the rows in front, behind and beside me! You touched a lot of hearts tonight. It was a treasure and a pleasure to share the space with that vibration.
Blessings to both and Sheila for the light you shine in this world!!!
And thanks again for sharing River Song with us! Moda Hotel is nice and it is close to the conference site, but pales in comparison to our nights with you!
Hugs to you,
Marian Rudisill and Pat Pattison (Summerland, BC)
17/2/13
I'm glad to know I am not the only one going through changes. I think my word for this year is CHANGE.
Sarah Starkey (Abilene, TX)
16/2/13
Hello, Nathen;
It seems that you have been very busy and very blessed!
I'm with you... it's patience. Tenacity is another one we must have, as you well know. But patience... oh, boy !!
I'm working on it... Wish you luck with it.
Rosanne Allen-Hewlett (Scottsdale, AZ)
(Still hoping to be in Vancouver at least part of each year... This is going to take work!!!)
14/2/13
I forgot to tell you how impressed I was with your songs and your playing at the Unity “Metaphysical Mardi Gras” Coffee House. I've never really seen you play your NS Stick in performance. Wow! And your funky bass solo was the bomb, man! Yum!
Your singing too. I've always loved your singing and last night was just another confirmation of that. Great inspirational audience participation song (“I Say Yes”) at the end. So good, Nathen! I can't wait until March 22nd, when you and Russell will be at the Genesis Theatre in Ladner, BC!
Judy Lea (Vancouver, BC)
13/2/13
(About my song “I Love You”)
Thank You Nathen for sharing your music with us. I appreciate your kindness and offering.
Love,
Rita Britnell (White Rock, BC)
13/2/13
This song is so sweet! The love you share with Sheila has always been very inspiring to me.
Happy Valentine's Day tomorrow!
Zoey Wren (Port Moody, BC)
http://www.zoeywren.com
13/2/13
Any woman would love to have such a Valentine, Nathen... What a role model you are! “I Love You” should be shared with ALL the guys out there. Much Love to you and Sheila on this Valentine's Day... You are so blessed to have found one another!
Love,
Barb Brolly (North Vancouver, BC)
13/2/13
“River Song” and “Love Is All Of Us” are my favs. Had fun creating a harmony for “River Song”.
Thanks Nathen.
Liane Watson (Fanny Bay, BC)
13/2/13
Aw...
So precious!
Great tune my friend :-)
It is extra special because I know you both, and I can picture all that you sing about - so I actually got a video with this tune LOL!!!
Happy Valentine’s WEEK !
Guess how many red roses are in my living room?? Well, there WERE 38, but I gave a few away…
They are not from Godfrey; they are from God...
A dear lady from Tsawwassen United Church and The Waterford (where I sang to her every week) passed away, and I was given the flowers after her memorial this past weekend. They are so beautiful, and I have spread them all around my sacred space - what a wonderful week to be surrounded by red roses!!
xoxoxo
Sandra Dawn Nash (Tsawwassen, BC)
12/2/13
Dear Nathen:
You always seem to know when your words would mean so much and give us such inspiration. Thank You.
I'm just getting over the flu, just in time for Harold to have 4 teeth pulled under anesthetic on Friday.
To say the least, I have not seen much of January and half of February. We are expecting only good things moving forward.
Hugs.
Harold and Carol Arant (Ferndale, WA)
12/2/13
Nathen
My teacher/mentor of many years, who is soon passing, would create her own definitions for words like Faith.
I actually 'arted' these words of hers, and if you would like one of the resulting cards, send me your address, and I'll mail you one.
Faith: The lack of resistance to that which you hope to receive.
Gotta love it.
All the blest to you,
Frances Murphy (Kaleden, BC)
12/2/13
Hello Nathen and blessings to you! I always love the warmth and candidness of of your emails!
I have had some significant events and changes going on over the last couple of years and I can feel myself settling down emotionally through faith. I feel like I am coming up the other side and all is extremely well!
I really gave your last e-mail some thought - what is my word for 2013? I still haven't decided! Lots of words have come into play, but I feel like if I choose one I might miss out on the others LOL. There is so much that I am trying to accomplish - some of these ideas have been in play for the last six months or so, but no action! So, this past weekend I've had my suite painted (I've only wanted to do it for 7 - 8 months) - cleaned out my closets and did a spring cleaning - this is the start of a pathway… As I've been typing this, the word has hit me: ACTION is my word for 2013! Action through Faith! Awesome!
Thank you Nathen, I ponder no longer! I look forward to receiving more of your insightful and provocative ideas that motivate!
Blessings Nathen!
Kyme McDonald (Surrey, BC)
12/2/13
Your heaven-sent thoughts calmed me and gave me a fresh new outlook on my current situation. Just knowing we are right now where we should be made me feel comfortable in my skin and to relax and feel happy that all is well. I enjoy your CDs; your music is calming and I'm very grateful you came to visit St Petersburg, FL to share your music with us!
I hope 2013 is full of blessings for you.
Wendy Grey (St. Petersburg, FL)
12/2/13
Hello Nathen –
Thank you for your message today and reminder of the importance of the word FAITH – I needed the reminder.
I also received the following reminder today which complements your message. Love it when I receive similarly themed messages to remind me I am on the right path.
“For every unexpected bump, turn, or squiggle on the path of life, Cristy, you pretty much have two choices: Accept it as if you yourself had meticulously planned it and as if you're being watched by 10,000 cheering angels who love you so much, you're pretty much all they ever sing about. Or, accept it, kicking and screaming, as if it were some freak accident or random mistake that had befallen you by chance. I know which I would choose,
The Universe”
Thanks for your messages and music.
From a Centre for Spiritual Living friend in Calgary,
Cristy Hayden (Calgary, AB)
12/2/13
Hello Dear Friend,
Just thought I would respond to your request to check in :-)
It has been a whirlwind since the Posi Music Festival weekend. You were such a major part of my shift, thank you. I really learned from you that for me to play small or sit out because I'm waiting for someone else to make me feel accepted is not helping anyone. My mind keeps flashing back to two precious moments for me that weekend: the first being you pulling me out of that chair to dance (!), and the second was the moment we made eye contact during the workshop when we were all singing “Amazing Things”. That affirmation for both of us after all we had discussed the weekend before was powerful.
I've become more active with the House Band at church :-) Now I had to sing Jana Stanfield’s "If I Were Brave" to get me to play my violin and sing there last Sunday, but I did it! AND Sean Terry liked it so much, I'm back tomorrow night for the Ash Wednesday performance of “Beautiful Things”, by Gungor. I think it could be Amazing. I'm a part of the music team and loving it. . .
Speaking of that, AMAZING, seems to be the word that has stuck with me!!! After our AMAZING workshop, the first performance at church was “Amazing Things” last weekend. Not only that, I have joined Weight Watchers (lost 8 pounds :-)) and there are posters everywhere that say, "Expect Amazing!”. Feeling better and better daily. More and more AMAZING things to come!!
Been walking a lot lately and feeling gratitude for last month and our friendship. YOU INSPIRE ME! And I will always love you for that!!!
So how are things back home? Your calendar looks full!!! How is your prosperity class going? Have you worked on the chords for “Calling All Angels”? I’m seeing myself performing that song at church this year :-)
Lisa M. Petrich (Jacksonville, FL)
12/2/13
Just going through your most recent pictures from January 2013 to date. They are so lovely. Everyone seems to really be in the “now”. I reserved the B&B in Verdun for June 30 for the Folk Music Camp Concert.
All my love xxxooo
Ellen Miller (Kemptville, ON)
12/2/13
Dear Nathen,
I am going to go with your two words... yes...
Trust.. :-) and then Patience... That is it for sure for me in this auspicious 2013 year!!
Thank you for shining your light on our world!!
Aloha, Love and many more rich blissings,
Mahalia Michaels xo (White Rock, BC)
4/2/13
Hi Nathen!
I have been to the emergency room twice in the past four weeks. (Pneumonia with the flu.) I have been doing gentle recovery work during all of it, and last night as part of my gentle recovery, I decided to listen to both your CDs I bought at Jack Canfield’s “Breakthrough To Success” conference last August.
I've listened to your CDs before (including the day after BTS in my hotel room in AZ), but they are meaning so much more to me in the past two days. I am in love with tons of your songs.
Last night I listened to "I Can See You" 21 times in a row. Tonight I've listened to “Choose Love” 27 times in a row. (Thanks to iTunes, I could give you this exact data!)
I decided that I would give your "Choose Love" lyrics to the friends who have bought groceries for me while I've been sick, brought me chicken soup, and called to check on me.
Thank you for your music!! I was taught as a child by my mother that the opposite of love is not hate, but fear, and so, since that has been part of my belief system my whole life, your "Choose Love" song is all the more special to me.
Much love to you and I will keep listening to your CDs! I have played some songs for a friend and I look forward to telling lots of people about you.
Essa Sky (Burlington, VT)
2/2/13
Hello Dear Nathen,
I hope all is well with you. It was such a joy and pleasure to see you in Orlando at the Posi Music Fest. Thank You again for coming back down to Florida and sharing your wonderful gifts of song and music... and most of all for sharing your Spirit. Peace and Blessings, Dear Friend!
Alan Shipe (Land O’ Lakes, FL)
2/2/13
(About “Now Is The Time For Transformation”)
GREAT new song, Nathen... you ROCK!!
Love
Barb Brolly (North Vancouver, BC)
2/2/13
Thanks for your beautiful music, my friend. I just listened to a few of your songs.
Have an awesome week-end!
Jason Sugar (Vancouver, BC)
1/2/13
So Nathen,
When are you going to come sing at Unity of Portland??????
We would love to have you next time you feel like dropping in on Portland.
Sydney Lehman, Music Director, Unity of Portland (Portland, OR)
1/2/13
(About “Now Is The Time For Transformation”)
Very beautiful music Nathen.
Hope you are well,
Liane Watson (Fanny Bay, BC)
1/2/13
Thank you, Nathen! I so enjoy your music. When are you coming to the Seattle/Tacoma area?
Phyllis Paulson (Seattle, WA)
1/2/13
Love “Now Is The Time For Transformation”.
Marlene Haley (Temecula, CA)
31/1/13
Many Rich Blessings and Gratitudes, Dear Nathen!!! XO
Mahalia Michaels (White Rock, BC)
31/1/13
Hello my wonderful Uncle!!!
So at the moment, I am listening to some of your free mp3s. They sound great! Going from groovy to serene, each song is genuine and I feel like I can relate to who you are just by listening. They are authentic!
I'm sending you love, kindness and light!!! xoxoxox
Dominique Fontaine (Lasalle, QC)
31/1/13
Thank you for your free mp3s, dear Nathen.
I will enjoy them immensely:-)
Love and Peace,
Shelley Dill (Eugene, OR)
31/1/13
Magnificent mp3s, all of them.
Hugs,
Joyanna Anthony (West Vancouver, BC)
31/1/13
“A Prayer To You” is a very good song, but I think the drums are too dominant. I listened to five songs. "Now Is The Time For Transformation" was a bit wordy for my taste but I like the arrangement, "Longing For Light" really nice, "River Song" and "A WholeHearted Life" well-written and sung...Your singing is gorgeous, Nathen, and I think it is very cool that you are writing so much.
Love,
Helen Davis (Hills, BC)
28/1/13
Dear Nathen,
Words can't possibly express my deepest gratitude to you for sharing your gift in my music at the Posi's. I was so honored and humbled by your dedication, commitment and true raw amazing talent that you lent to a guy you’d never met before! You make beautiful music for this world - and I am grateful our paths have crossed!
Love,
Bob Sima (Annapolis, MD)
http://www.bobsima.com
26/1/13
What beautiful joy to meet you and to share sacred space... YOU are a beacon of divine light... and you shine... Thank you Nathen... I am blessed... Namaste
Pooki Lee (St. Louis, MO)
25/1/13
Thanks for a tremendous Mantra Meditation tonight at Unity of Vancouver, Nathen - it was marvelous. I particularly liked how you closed off each song in a gentle, hushed way.
With appreciation,
Sophie Bartek (Vancouver, BC)
25/1/13
Listening to our new song, “Home”, that was written so swiftly and with such ease and flow. The song makes me feel dreamy and peaceful.
Thank you for sharing the creative process with me, Nathen. You are a joy to be with and one beautiful musician and human being!
Kelly Corsino (Long Beach, CA)
http://www.kellycorsino.com
24/1/13
I love the song “To Love”. Very sultry… Sheila’s lucky if you sing it to her…
Enjoying the music, so thanks. Great to have the words out to follow too.
Hugs,
Jenny Rice (Toronto, ON)
23/1/13
I can't believe it's taken me this long to write you back... well, yes I guess I can!
I'm guessing you are probably just getting back from the weekend in Orlando! Oh how I missed being there.
One of these years I'm going to make it back there to join in on the fun again.
It's going to be crazy around here soon, oh my goodness, hard to believe in a few months this house will have two little ones! It gets a little more real everyday.
Other than preparing for that, I'm working hard on getting tracks recorded next month, which means these next few weeks I'm working hard on finalizing my songs to be ready for recording. Still hope to have the CD majorly in the works before the little ones arrive.
Hope you are doing well, I'm sure you had a blast with the others in Orlando.
All the best to you with your busy schedule this year!
Love getting your updates and knowing what you are up to. All the best.
Much LOVE,
Melissa Lewis (Los Angeles, CA)
22/1/13
Hey Nathen... GREAT spending time with you at the Posi’s... always a treat.
Peace,
FREEBO (California Hot Springs, CA)
http://freebomusic.com
22/1/13
Hi Nathen....
I was knocked out by your very nice Stick work with Bob Sima at the Posi’s. Wow!! It added so much.
I thought there would be more writing time... sorry I didn’t get to connect with you and Robert Anderson again.
More time together would be great period!
Love...
JD Martin (Snowmass, CO)
http://www.garrett-martin.com
21/1/13
How was the Posi Music Festival? Did you crush it?
I think your new stuff is really good.
Have fun at the CSL Gathering in Vancouver.
Much love,
Lisa Ferraro (Berkeley, CA)
http://www.lisaanderika.com
19/1/13
Hi Nathen,
Good to hear from you once again.
I must explain that my husband fell on some ice on Nov. 3, so life was pretty hectic for a bit... but he is doing just fine and healing well; so well, in fact, that I can leave to go to Hawaii this coming week. He will have my daughter & son-in-law here in Edmonton to watch over him, and then my daughter will be here the following week and until I get back on Feb 13. Revs. Patrick and Laura Cameron have done prayer work for him, and I am so grateful for their support... and for your encouraging words also.
Love and many blessings,
Marion Hensley (Edmonton, AB)
19/1/13
Dear Nathen,
Yes, I too love rituals and too reflect on the year that was and ponder the new year. My focus for 2012 was FOCUS (follow one course until successful); for 2013, perhaps the third time in over 20 years of having themes, I have again chosen PHOENIX - I rise again... with flair!!
Congratulations on your upcoming programs and revised site. It seems as if each month your progress continues on an upward spiral!!
Happy New Year to you and Sheila.
Lots of love,
Dorothy Blandford (White Rock, BC)
18/1/13
Hi Love,
It's a joy for me to be sharing our journeys. You're a special one!
Sink into your experience, my love. Know at every moment that you are loved and that I commend your braveness for building a new path that I know others will follow and appreciate you for building.
I love you, good looking! xoxo
Sheila Reynolds (Ladner, BC)
16/1/13
Nathen,
So good to hear that you are enjoying your “job” and life with a grateful heart.
Wishing you TONS of fun with your tribe at the Posi Music Festival and many more reasons to be grateful.
Hope to see you again soon!
Monika Becker (Vancouver, BC)
16/1/13
Greetings Nathen -
I wish you joy and fulfillment in 2013. Let it be the best year of our lives. And for the challenging days I wish you trust and faith in the process.
I hope you are singing your heart out every day, not only making others happy but creating health and energy flow in your own mind and body.
Sincerely,
Cecile LaRochelle (Vancouver, BC)
16/1/13
My Dear Nathen, your song “To Love” came into my life at the perrrrrfect time last night. The song has given me the feeling that I was desperately looking for. It has given me hope and great strength. Thank you, thank you, thank you for doing what you do. I love you so much. You are a blessing to the world and to me. Have a beautiful day love!
Jeanne Mac Laughlin (Phoenix, AZ)
http://www.thejajas.com
15/1/13 Thanks, Nathen. Always grateful to have you share your beautiful talents with me alongside your rockin’ crew of musicians! Love, Faith Rivera (Los Angeles, CA) http://www.faithrivera.com
15/1/13
The House Concert and Chanting Workshop were a success! Nathen brought his love for music and life, lifting the spirits of all who attended. He also shared his talent with our church (Unity Church for Creative Living) - all in all a beautiful, healing, awakening, weekend!
Lisa Petrich (Jacksonville, FL)
15/1/13
Thank YOU to Lisa & David Petrich, and to Nathen Aswell for providing the space and place to enjoy musical, mystical, mindful energies with great talent and finesse! Awesome!
Cheryl Commer (Jacksonville, FL)
13/1/13
The times that pinch us tightest end up furthering our growth the most. Trust the universe to sort it all out - your only job is to watch for the next place the path lights up for you. You are amazingly talented and intuitive. Beautiful souls always find their way :)
Dina Proctor (Santa Monica, CA)
http://www.dinaproctor.com
9/1/13
Hello Nathen
How goes it? As I read this month’s newsletter, which is awesome by the way, my brain tweaked. I thought about your original word maybe being trust and then you decided on faith. Just thought I’d let you know that it is my understanding that trust is the precursor to faith :) so as usual you're headed in a great direction. My word came vividly as IMAGINE. So for this year I am imagining a new and fulfilling career opportunity that is as financially rewarding as it is mentally stimulating. And I’ll probably imagine a few other things here and there too I’m sure. Chat later. :-)
Linda Leadley (Burnaby, BC)
9/1/13 Dear Nathen: It was such a wonderful and spiritual experience playing with you at the 2012 Sound Connections music conference at Unity Village. Thank you so much for giving me a chance to play during the morning chanting time. My word for 2013 is GIVING. I am playing twice a month at Simmons Cancer Institute. The administrator thought it was a good idea for me to play the flutes to calm the patients while they are receiving infusions. I also now play Woodstock chimes for them. One nurse said to me, "your music really has helped the staff to relax and work with patients." I'm also playing at retirement homes and nursing homes. I'm really carrying my word from 2012 into 2013.
Dave Tell (Springfield, IL)
9/1/13 I'd say that my word for the year is also FAITH. Faith about work, Faith about Love, Faith about me :-) xoxo
Loretta James (Vancouver, BC)
8/1/13
Hi Nathen,
My word for 2013 is LOVE. I have to spread more of that. Here is something from “A Course in Miracles”:
“Love does not limit and what it creates is not limited. To give without limit is God’s Will for you, because only this can bring you the joy that is His and He Wills to share with you. Your Love is as boundless as His because It Is His”.
Love and Light,
Margot Gloge (Calgary, AB)
7/1/13
My word for 2013 is DEVOTED.
Thanks Nathen, happy new year to you and yours.
You are such a talented blessing in the lives of all who have the privilege to know you and be touched by your In SPIRIT action and music.
Take really good care, Namaste precious soul bro, hugs,
Lorill B. Estar (Vancouver, BC)
7/1/13
YES YES YES to Faaaaaaaith Nathen!!! Thank you... Faith and Trust seem to be two mantra words so far in this lovely January month of 2013.
Thank you again for expressing your glorious spirit in this most inspirational way!!! love love love... xox
Mahalia Michaels (White Rock, BC)
7/1/13
Dear Nathen,
Blessings to You my Brother! Thank You for the kind and Loving words. Spirit always speaks to me in so many different ways and I have become keenly aware and receptive to all that Source provides. Yesterday, I participated in a "Burning Bowl" ceremony the purpose of which is to "release" any and all things that do not serve. I listed 7 things on my paper which was then burned along with 75 others' papers. It was a wonderful ritual after which I was invited to draw an "Angel Card" with a word on it from each of two bowls. The first card I drew was "Risk" and then from the other I drew "Understanding". At first I thought "how odd a combination of words" and then I realized the significance of the two words together and separately in my Life's Journey. As I think about the "Risk" of following my Spiritual Path I am reminded to release attachment to outcome. Every day in meditation and prayer, I ask for "Understanding" as I clear a space in my consciousness to allow the unfolding. And so I choose UNDERSTANDING as My word for the new year.
Peace and Blessings to You, Dear One!
Can’t wait to hear you play in Orlando next week!
Alan Shipe (Land O’ Lakes, FL)
7/1/13
I Love FAITH
I am adding KNOW to the Now
because now, I Know
Love you!
A-bun-Dance
Russell Marsland (New Westminster, BC)
http://www.russellmarsland.com
6/1/13
BELIEVE is my word for 2013. As in always believe in Him.
Anneke Rader (Boyne City, MI)
6/1/13
Dear Nathen,
ALWAYS wonderful following your life journey! I like your word, FAITH, for 2013...
The word that resonates with me at this time in my life is WORTHY. I feel a need to work on being more aware and confident in my worth (on many levels), and to be more open to receiving.
LOVED your performance in the magical music program at the Unity of Vancouver Candlelighting Service... in particular, your awesome rendition of “I Always Cry at Christmas”...
Have a FABULOUS time in Florida @ the Posi Awards!
Love & blessings,
Barb Brolly (North Vancouver, BC)
6/1/13
Hi Nathen ~
My word for 2013 is ALLOWING.
Much Love!
Zoey Wren (Port Moody, BC)
http://www.zoeywren.com
6/1/13
Hey Nathen, hope you had a wonderful Christmas period.
Just dropping in to appreciate you for your love and support throughout 2012.
I appreciate your friendship.
I appreciate you making a difference through your music.
I appreciate you for the wisdom your share through music.
I appreciate the support you show me and others on the BTS page.
I appreciate you for following your dreams and aspirations.
I appreciate you for stepping up and asking for what you want.
I appreciate you for sharing your unique gifts.
I appreciate your benevolent heart.
I appreciate you for sharing this journey with me.
I appreciate you giving your time at BTS.
I appreciate you for being you.
Wishing you all my best for the coming year. May your heart desires be fulfilled and more.
Sending you some good loving vibration wrapped in a hearty hug! :-)
Ali Habib (Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia)
6/1/13
Nathen, I think my word for this year is UNDERSTANDING. There has been so much information and misinformation in the year of 2012, so this year I am hoping that I can continue to sort out what I should keep and what I should leave alone.
Love,
Phyllis Paulson (Seattle, WA)
6/1/13
My word for 2013 is LOVE. I’d love to be going to Florida, too.
Terri Snow (Bloomington, IN)
6/1/13
Happy New Year Nathen!
All the best in your journey in 2013!
My word this year is GRACE! Rev. Patrick gave a description of it this am and we did the 'flash paper' release exercise this morning.
I am still unsure about what it means and how it applies, but it has come up more than once and so... I need to pay attention to it and apply it to my life on a daily basis.
I noticed in your newsletter that you mentioned Jane Mortifee. I remembered a singer named Ann Mortifee and looked her up on Wikipedia to discover that Jane is her younger sister. Wow... what a small world.
I also attended the Kirtan at CSL with Karl Anthony. It was a wonderful experience!
Your Christmas sounds wonderful and you certainly seem to have a fantastic circle of musical friends to share your musical talents with and get support from!!!
All the best again for 2013!
I hope that when you come back to CSL Edmonton, I will be in attendance.
Deborah Miville (Edmonton, AB)
6/1/13
My word for 2013 is COMPREHENSION, to gain the knowledge and understanding of myself.
Pauline Leblanc (Montreal, QC)
6/1/13
Thank you, dear Nathen.
What a beautiful letter. My word at one point would have been ONENESS and agreeably is my dominant operating system. After having participated in the World Peace Meditation last Monday, I am now called to claim and anchor the Peace that passes understanding. This Peace was veritably downloaded into my consciousness once again to ground me in the truth of the New Dawn. It is here. I knew it the moment I was born, and assuredly before. Here we stand now in this brand new baby dawn in pure potentiality and Oneness.
Much Love and Peace to You, Nathen,
Shelley Dill (Eugene, OR)
6/1/13
My word for 2013 is COMPASSION.
Merril Boruchin-Spielman (Manitou Springs, CO)
6/1/13
My word for 2013 is AUTHENTIC!
And I want to be at your House Concert in Jacksonville! ;-)
Ann Pogue (Decatur, IL)
6/1/13
My word for 2013 is FREEDOM!
Michael Ludwig (Seattle, WA)
3/1/13
Hey Nathen -
Just spent a lovely time listening to all your "free mp3" songs. Thanks for sending the invitation - 'twas a total pleasure!
I love them ALL of course! But since you asked ;-) my favourite of all was “Longing For Light” - so beautiful, so simple, so simply beautiful! I loved the groove of “Making Of A Soul” too, and the a cappella opening to “Love Is All Of Us”... I’m such an a cappella geek! Wheeeeeee!
xxx Happy New Year to you! xxx
Joey Minshall (Surrey, BC)
http://www.joeyminshall.com
1/1/13
Happy New Year my friend. Thank you for your amazing contributions to making this world a better place.
Allan Hunkin (Vancouver, BC)
1/1/13
Love “River Song” - so full of love and presence! Thank you and Happy, Happy New Year!
Charonne Sinclaire (West Vancouver, BC)
1/1/13
Happy New Year Nathen! My plan is always the similar to yours. Show everyone the beauty of the world, peace and joy ! Best to you and yours for 2013.
Rosanne Allen-Hewlett (Scottsdale, AZ)
31/12/12
Hello Sheila & Nathen:
Thanks for the warm greeting. I wish you and Sheila Happiness, Health, and continuous Love this coming year.
I so enjoyed your House Concert at the Scotts in Comox in November -- your outreach is great!!!
I am turning off my off switch, as the next few months will find me catching up on my personal back log. I have been blessed with a great inner peace, which my parents taught me to find many moons ago. I try to pass it on, as worry only plays one out and nothing is accomplished by it. The inner strength that God has given me is PEACE PERSONIFIED.
Take care and keep singing on.
Love to you and Sheila,
Georgina Pfeifer (Courtenay, BC)
29/12/12
I like all of your free mp3s, and I look forward to your new CD.
Mary Lou Mahoney (Campbell River, BC)
28/12/12
List of my favourite mp3s:
A Prayer To You
Love Is All Of Us
A Whole-Hearted Life
River Song
The Making Of A Soul
Ellen Miller xx (Kemptville, ON)
28/12/12
Merry Blissmass and Happy New Seeing abilities to all sentient beings dear Nathen!!
Thank you for your rich blessings and sending you so much love today and always!!
Mahalia Michaels xo (White Rock, BC)
28/12/12
Hi Nathen, I have been drawn to connect with fellow singer/songwriters for the light for my own inspiration and motivation, so I am grateful to see others (and you) express it at the level you do. Thank you for the inspiration that you are as I move toward my next CD, getting up my website and web presence. Again thank you. I play in a classic rock band, but my other love is writing music for consciousness. Listening to "Longing For Light," right now, my fav so far, though I like what I'm hearing.
Musically yours,
Lezlee Monroe (Ogden, UT)
28/12/12
Hi Nathen,
I just listened to "River Song" which I loved, and all of the other songs on the MP3 list. “Metta” was the one that really touched my heart. Again, you have a real gift for these chant songs IMO. And your voice is filled with Peace and Love. I find certain chant music to be transformative; Daniel Nahmod’s “Sacred Love”, for example, just opens up my heart. "Metta" does the same. The beauty of these songs is we can sing them together as one as a church family. I guess what I'm saying is I would love to hear more of these chants come through you :-)
Blessings for a beautiful 2013,
Gregg M. Akin (Holiday, FL)
28/12/12
Thanks Darling. I always love receiving your emails and mp3's - they always brighten my day! xo
Kelly Brock (Vancouver, BC)
26/12/12
Hi, Nathen -
I wanted to wish you and Sheila the most profoundly wonderful New Year’s. How was your Christmas? Ours was quiet and delicious.
Sending the very best of light, love, peace and joy to you and everyone you hold dear.
Peace and Light,
Shelley Dill (Eugene, OR)
23/12/12
Nathen,
I’ve been out of touch but now have a lovely break of 3 weeks to catch up on life, reading, spiritual practice, and most important, the people in my life. I was thinking this morning how much I appreciate you and I was just telling Kevin. There are a lot of musicians out there and lots of folks who are disingenuous... but you are a good egg. And so genuine in your desire to spread joy through your craft. Thank you for that.
Many blessings... talk to you soon. And yes, we need to find a way of getting you down to the new site of the Spiritual Center for Positive Living. I’ll be working on that.
XOXOXO
Julie Collier (Folsom, CA)
23/12/12
Merry Christmas, Nathen, and thank you for all your newsletters and your music that I enjoy so much. You’re truly special...
Margot Gloge (Calgary, AB)
20/12/12
Hello my dear -
I love your story about the “off” switch.
As for myself... silencing my inner voice has been my work these years. I am happy to say that it is going very well. These days I am really peaceful. When I notice something going on in my head, I begin my forgiveness practice for whatever it is. Soon enough I find the peace again. Peace, love, and harmony... these are my operative words now.
One of my friends told me that I had to do something with facebook, so I have begun to put some of my reflections on love and gratitude up. A fearful project but getting a little easier.
My dear, may you and Sheila have a most sacred and joy-filled Solstice and Christmas.
I love you.
Elise Maxheleau (Toronto, ON)
20/12/12
I’m performing on the night of the Candlelighting Service at Unity of Vancouver, my friend, but I know you will have many loved ones present and that your soul will be filled, and I am so happy for you. I love that you are living this dream Nathen; there was never a doubt that you would go out and inspire people and share your pure good energy. Merry Christmas and lots of love to you and Sheila!
Rachael Chatoor (Ladner, BC)
http://rachaelchatoor.com
10/12/12
So nice to see you, as always. We love you and always appreciate your loving presence and your music.
Love Rita Britnell and Thomas J. Moore (White Rock, BC)
http://www.thomas-moore.com
9/12/12
First of all, I want to say I enjoy reading your emails. I hope all is going well!
Light and laughter,
Sarah Starkey (Abilene, TX)
9/12/12
Tell Rev. Mona I said hello when you get to Jacksonville!
Rev. David Elliott (Tacoma, WA)
http://www.unitytacoma.org
9/12/12
Words cannot express my gratitude, brother - your words and your love mean the world to me.
Congrats on the Posi's, and blessings and love to you and yours!
Love,
Barb Horton xoxox (Gilbert, AZ)
http://www.thejajas.com
9/12/12
Dear Nathen,
We enjoyed reading what you have been up to... and could so relate to your sharing about the 'off switch'! I will check out the links.
Good luck with the many wonderful things you have on the go! We love you and look forward to the next time we will connect.
You are awesome!
Love
Jeanette & Jonas (Surrey, BC)
http://mooncoinproductions.com/hollywoodnorthrecords/jonasandjeanette
9/12/12
My off switch is "accidentally" leaving my phone at home when I go out. Not a great thing to do, having kids and all, but what a psychic relief!
Greg Howard (Charlottesville, VA)
http://www.greghoward.com
9/12/12
You're such a beautiful spirit-heart, Nathen. Wishing you a wonderfully rich, peaceful, Divinely connected Christmas season and New Year.
Bye for now, Nathen.
Warmly,
Rev. Wendy Yacboski (Vancouver, BC)
8/12/12
Nathen -
I was at Amir's Kirtan last Saturday, but didn't say hello to you. That's a very fine gathering. I assume that the musicians get as much satisfaction as the "people in the pews".
I'm going to try and attend another of the Unity Mantra Meditation sessions. And we (Lorne / Joan / me and some others) will be having another Chanting and Chocolate session on December 30.
If I don't see you in the next few weeks - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Charles Cohen (Richmond, BC)
8/12/12
Hey brother. Speaking of tapping, there is a good tutorial for beginners on http://www.mercola.com. And there are some free things at http://worldtappingsummit.org. I’m assuming there will be another one in 2013; I’ve used some of the things from there, and Carol Look is one of the presenters there.
While I have not done any tapping for a long time, I do Transcendental Meditation at least once a day but I should do it twice a day. Oh and a counselor I used to see did tapping with me as well. Seemed to work for me.
If we don't connect before the end of the month, have a very Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Corey Karvonen Lee (Edmonton, AB)
8/12/12
Great newsletter, Nathen… The best I remember.
Thanks!
Love
Nancy Mortifee (Vancouver, BC)
7/12/12
Hello Dear Nathen!
I love, love, love your new CD “I Say Yes”. It takes me up and then mellows me out. “Jump Right In” is a hoot and so much fun, and “I Walk” spoke to me the most.
I love you Nathen, and congratulations again on the Honourable Mention in the Posi's!!! You are fantastic!
Love you brother!
Jeanne MacLaughlin (Phoenix, AZ)
http://www.thejajas.com
6/12/12
You have a powerful ministry Nathen. The final gathering at the PosiFest last January was a very healing and community building experience.
Spirit is moving in and through you in a way that touches hearts and souls.
Peace and blessings,
Gregg M. Akin (Holiday, FL)
6/12/12
Sweet Nathen, you can't even begin to fathom what you provide for me.
Having your contribution of love, thoughts, words, intentions and spiritual knowing in my life feels like I have won the lottery!
I am overwhelmed with bliss!
I so clearly see you manifesting abundance, and have written you a spiritual mind treatment so you can know what spirit has created for you...
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did pulling the words together for you...
so much love in, of, surrounding and abounding you.
Hugs,
Tracey Peterson (Calgary, AB)
4/12/12
HI Nathen. It is always great to hear from you. Lots of love and blessings to you and Sheila.
Gerona Alderin (Grand Forks, BC / Eugene, OR)
4/12/12
Ah, dear sweet Nathen,
I so very enjoyed your presence of mind, body and spirit when you visited Calgary in October. You left me feeling so contributed to and "filled up", and I am forever and fondly grateful for who you are for me, and for the world. You like, totally rock dude!
I seem to be dancing in a creative wave right now, have written three new songs since you left and testing them out with my band. I have been really having a lot of fun getting reacquainted with my keyboard, and am left in a state of awe in how combining notes and time can evoke such emotion. I've been enjoying the romp!
My band "In the Key of Now" has successfully completed our first 2 gigs and I was very happy with both of them. The journey is never ending and it's just so great to get out there, feel what it's like being in front of living, breathing, loving people. We seem to have impacted people and that's exactly what my intention is with my words and melodies.
It's pretty neat with the dynamics of being in a band, I am being confronted with my humanity and "stuff" that has been with me since childhood is rearing its ugly head again (the things that I thought I had "dealt" with... I see now it was just swept under the carpet), I suppose so I can see what I need to see, give up my self-imposed limitations and recreate a more empowering context from which to create. What I see arising are the things that keep me "small", so I am thankful to Spirit to showing me what I need to give up to live in my "actual size", as you so brilliantly shared.
I must share that while I was going through all my self-doubt, fear and financial questioning, the one thing that allowed me to get the answers I needed was having your new CD “I Say Yes” playing in my car, which is where I do a lot of thinking and processing. It seemed every time I was "chickening out" and arguing to stay small, I would hear you singing "I Say YES" to me. I have no doubt that your musical creations were a huge catalyst for me in making a dream come true. THANK YOU! It's such an expansive thing to ponder Nathen... for whom and how else is your music changing the world and the people of this planet? I assert you hear but a fraction of the impact you have on this groovy place we call earth, you are so powerful!
Sending gratitude, appreciation and buckets of love,
Tracey Peterson (Calgary, AB)
P.S. I was able to listen in to your Council Fire interview with John & Shelly Jones on Blog Talk Radio a couple weeks ago. You were gracious and brilliant and open... In other words, you were your authentic self! Hugs!
1/12/12
You are LOVE, in all of its awesomeness.
Lisa Petrich (Jacksonville, FL)
1/12/12
Nathen! I am way brutal... but way good… Light shedding is always a good idea! Found a particularly enormous core belief… I know... I thought I was done too :) But this one was responsible for most of the awful stuff in my life... So I say no to depletion, you are not welcome here... and yes to increase and abundance in my new day and life! Yah!
Cheryl Graham (Surrey, BC)
26/11/12
Hey Nathen -
Thanks for the chanting the other night. I liked your chant “Mindfully” the best! I used to run the chanting group at CSL Vancouver when Rev. Candace was alive. I also ran 2 chants at a Chanting Festival we had in Vancouver many years ago. I wrote a song called “We Are Holy” and everyone chanted it with me. It was so thrilling to hear people chanting a song I wrote. I remember several people were crying. I had to not look at them so I would not cry too! LOL I cry easily and I can’t sing if I cry. But it was a really special experience to hear so many people chanting a song I wrote. Did you feel the same way? I had just that day been feeling like I had an unresolved thing with someone from many years ago, so your chant was perfect! Thanks! Love,
Arianna Summers (West Vancouver, BC)
21/11/12
WEEEEEEE (((NATHEN))) WOW!! U ROCK n RULE!! XOXOXO Soooo many things to say yesssssss to right here within your post… What a journey!! TY TY for sharing :-)
Tina Salvatore Allen (Palm Harbor, FL)
21/11/12
Hi Nathen -
Thanks for your words - "enjoy the process."
I'd love to hear you share about how you do this in your own life. Maybe it will be a theme of an upcoming newsletter?
Thanks for your heartfelt sharing, friend.
Talk to you soon,
Zoey Wren (Port Moody, BC)
20/11/12
Hi Nathen,
Just finished listening to your interview on Council Fire Radio.
Enjoyed every minute.
As You know, You do good work! :)
Love,
KG Smith (Eugene, OR)
20/11/12
Hi Nathen,
It is always so uplifting to read your emails! Congratulations on the PURGE. I will start tuning into Gene Monterastelli because I need to get motivated to do a true purge instead of just picking away at it ever so slowly. Letting go of stuff is still challenging for me despite my knowing that the universe will always provide what I need when I need it!!??
I look forward to seeing you at the Coffee House at Unity this evening.
Much love and appreciation,
Lynda Mackie (Vancouver, BC)
19/11/12
I've listened to your interview on Council Fire Radio. Really well done, Nathen. Your presence and articulation are beautifully seamless and grounded, flowing in every moment in a relevant way. I'm so proud of you. Xo
Marcy Baruch (Denver, CO)
18/11/12
Hi Nathen:
Thank you so much for letting me know about the interview on Council Fire Radio that you were just on. I enjoyed listening to your thoughts as well as your wonderful music. A real treat. And it was so inspiring that I would suspect that you’ll have a lot of visits to your web site and purchases of your CDs!
Hopefully, I’ll get a chance to see you in person on Tuesday night at the Unity Coffee House. However, if not, have fun and I’ll be looking forward to seeing you soon.
Take care and wishing you continued success.
Hugs and blessings,
Lynn Boyes oxox (Vancouver, BC)
18/11/12
AWESOME, BRO!
I think our interview on Council Fire Radio was my favourite show we've done so far... I'm jazzed! Can't wait to see you in January at the Posi Festival…
Peace, love,
John Jones (Branson, MO)
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/councilfire
18/11/12
My son was looking at me. “Mom, what are you doing the countdown for?” !!! So I told him I'm impatiently waiting to hear Nathen and good music. Loved hearing “Be Still”, now listening to “Do That Thing”. My heart is doing the boogie. If I move, the ear phones fall off. This couldn't have come at a better time. It takes my mind off my mammogram tomorrow. Doctor told me my lump is not a cyst. So doing further testing. Listening to “I Surrender”. I find “I Surrender” to be very relaxing. I sit back with my eyes closed and surrender my feelings and fears to the Lord. Love the YES YES YES YES on “I Say Yes”. I started saying it out loud and Rob just said huh? Talking to yourself!!! I said no, I’m singing with Nathen. I use it for workouts too. :-) Awesome lyrics to “To Love”; every time I listen to it, I get a different message and hear more of the words. “Spirit Is Calling” is a good song to finish with. Thank you for letting me know about being on Internet radio. The hour went too fast. LOL
Pauline Leblanc (Montreal, QC)
18/11/12
Thank You Nathen,
I am an RCIA Candidate to confirm in the Catholic faith on March 30
I then join the St Scholastica Monastery in MN as a sister of the order of Saint Benedict
My why is Jesus
A monastery will allow me to be the closest to Him in this world
Thank you
Nicole Patti (Chandler, AZ)
18/11/12
Thank you for your newsletter and for sharing your voice and music with us at CSL Campbell River.
Namaste, Nathen and Sheila; it was so good to see you again and to meet Sheila.
Mary Lou Mahoney (Campbell River, BC)
17/11/12
Dear Nathen,
First, I congratulate you on completion of your process of cleansing to create space in your life.
And then - you ask about my WHY. My answer: Oh, how I wish I knew. If I knew, I could write it in my artist's statement. Every artist needs an artist's statement, if she wants to submit anything. I've written and rewritten mine several times.
Why do I want to get up every morning and paint? Why do I allow this mess in my home, with paints and tools and paintings in various stages of completion everywhere? Why do I spend money on canvas and paints and just one more palette knife and - oh - I don't have that particular shade of red; money that I once spent on clothes and make-up and manicures?
I guess the answer is simply, my soul won't let me not do it.
Thanks for another great question.
Many blessings,
Donna Millar (Vancouver, BC)
17/11/12
Hi Nathen
My why in this moment that motivates me to be my true self is... Why not?
There are times when one needs to say yes to each. Being big and being small. The police don’t like it when you play big LOL.
Linda Leadley (Burnaby, BC)
17/11/12
Wonderful News Nathen!
Thanks for sharing
I love clearing out stuff!
Much love,
Teri Jo Wheeler (Seattle, WA), Intuitive Soul Coach/Speaker
http://www.soulutionsunlimited.com
17/11/12
Always great to hear what's happening in your life my friend. Inspirational.
With love,
Ben Gonshor (Montreal, QC)
14/11/12
Dear Nathen and Sheila,
Your gift of music and presence are with us each day.
It was good to hear that all went well in Campbell River.
Hosting a House Concert was very special for us.
Tonight we are meeting with the Honourable Heretics who were all at the concert.
Elizabeth phones from time to time and on one occasion wondered if her comments to Nathen were appropriate.
Our best wishes to you. We look forward to having a visit with you, perhaps in the new year. We’ll be in touch.
Peace,
Sharon & Charlie Scott (Comox, BC)
9/11/12
Hey Nathen, Just noticed that you were awarded honourable mention for "Spirit is Calling". That is awesome, congratulations!
I don't want to miss the Posi's this year. I'm working on creating space in my schedule. Take Care!!
Linda Addington (Las Vegas, NV)
7/11/12
I LOVE “A WholeHearted Life”! Very sweet. Love the beat, the lyrics, the up-beat feel. Thanks for sharing, once again.
Yes, I will think of what to ask Karen Drucker now and get prepared for seeing her at the CSL Convention in February.
I spoke with Rev. Jill Brocklehurst today, and we are getting started with our own "Kickstarter” program to support my next CD. Thanks again!
Noelle Maffin (Quadra Island, BC)
6/11/12
Dear Nathen... thank YOU for being a part of MY journey.
WOW, a brand new website... and upscale it is, congratulations.
I was in Vernon last month and gave a talk at our ministry conference (Cdn Metaphysical Ministry):
"Retire? No Way! Re-Wire Instead". Seems to be my current path... stay curious (I am).
Thank you for your gift of music. I just read 'Gifts of Imperfection' - good insights.
Re your songs... all so beautiful, but I especially loved the upbeat gospel style of “Love is All of Us”.
Until next time ... blessed be, my Beautiful Friend.
Look forward to seeing you VERY SOON.
Rev. Dorothy B. Blandford (White Rock, BC)
http://innisfreespirit.com
6/11/12
It was very special for me to get to know you and to share your music… to be inspired by someone who is supporting himself and his life fully with music… to see the ease and the control that you have from being fully centered in the heart of your music… so thank you.
I just wanted to share a little miracle that I have just received in my life… In my last sweat, I prayed so hard to Spirit to lighten my load. I have been feeling stretched too thin. Waitressing, teaching voice, mother of twins and a performer. Just feeling the pressure of providing for a family. The next day at the Inn, a friend of mine who owns a very successful kayaking company and amazing house here on the island where they house the kayakers in the summer, asked if we wanted to caretake the house until the end of May! So we just moved in to a large home on a beautiful piece of property, complete with a gorgeous room for me to record music, a woodstove, chickens and free rent!!! So I am cutting back my hours at the Inn and making more room for music. I guess it is time to step in to it!!!
Thank you for being willing to share with me. I am inspired by your writing and am excited to have time this winter to get contemplative again and find the writing space.
Much love to you and Sheila. Blessings!
Noelle Maffin (Quadra Island, BC)
5/11/12
(About performing at CSL Campbell River alongside Noelle Maffin on November 4/12)
That was the best Sunday celebration EVER! I absolutely loved the music, singing, and song pics. Sooo looking forward to seeing you all again!
Charlene Clarke (Campbell River, BC)
4/11/12
(About “A WholeHearted Life”)
Great song and I loved the "Jamaican" beat! Thank you!
Charonne Sinclaire (West Vancouver, BC)
3/11/12
(About my free monthly recordings)
Hi Nathen
Thank you very much. Wow. So very grateful, what great songs - I really love them all. “A Prayer To You” is beautiful. It was hard to choose just one, although the one that did speak most to my heart the most was “Metta”, as this is what I want for everyone to feel and have in their life… a world where all of this spoken in the song everyone could experience always. Thank you for all you are doing to send out this wonderful music. You are so talented. Make sure I get a “heads up” if you ever get back to Kamloops. Namaste
Shelley DeMelo (Kamloops, BC)
3/11/12
(About “A WholeHearted Life”
Very nice Nathen. Lovely tune... Marvelous vocals.
Don Schiff (Northridge, CA)
http://www.donschiff.com
3/11/12
Hi Nathen. It is so great to hear from you and wonderful to see you in Oregon.
Have been really busy, travelling a lot to Washington, Vancouver (BC), Trail, Penticton etc. and have also moved into a new place so have been busy. I am so grateful for our connection and love hearing about the wonderful music you are producing.
Lots of love, as ever,
Gerona Alderin (Grand Forks, BC / Eugene, OR)
3/11/12
(About “A WholeHearted Life”)
Hi Nathen ~
I love it! I sang along - did back ups. Love it, love it!
Zoey Wren (Port Moody, BC)
http://www.zoeywren.com
3/11/12
Hey Nathen
Good to see you at CSL White Rock… You sang out! As per usual... great song… I am in love with it... My only comment would be the “to get love I must give love” part is kinda bogus for me… because that is NOT what happened to me… So now my expectation is proper behaviour from people! And it seems to be working! Because I am already everything good and pure and holy... And I love Brené Brown - I mean, who doesn't? Her examination of vulnerability at the TED was nothing short of luminous... Genuinely paradigm-changing! Dude! Well I hope you have an excellent weekend Nathen :-)
Cheryl Graham (Surrey, BC)
3/11/12
Wow, Nathen
Your music is a gift to my soul
Listening to it this morning I visualized back to your singing last summer at Unity Vancouver
I believe and affirm you and your music lift so many souls to a higher level
God speed my friend
Maurice Shea (Ottawa, BC)
2/11/12
Hi Nathen,
Just a quick note to say, “Thank You”!! Thank you for your fabulous performance at Unity Church of Calgary! We are so fortunate to have experienced your inspiring gifts and talents!
Am I am so glad to finally have my own copy of “To Love” on my iPod now... It’s a song I have wanted since you sang it at my House Concert a few years ago!
Have a beautiful weekend!
Susan Cullen (Calgary, AB)
http://www.awakeningpossibility.com
23/10/12
Beloved Nathen,
Your music ascends from wonder to wonder each time I hear you.
Thank you so much for reaching out, and connecting. My heart is full of you.
Know the Flow and be happy,
Carmien Owen (Edmonton, AB)
23/10/12
Thank you for being the fun, enlightened, authentic and beautiful guy you are! Always a pleasure to see you.
So now I'm really looking forward to the Posi's - I think I can even work up a simple Pajama Jam set I can do on my own with a keyboard… I’ll see how I feel after I convert a few harmonium pieces and practice a bit.
Love and Blessings to you my friend
Suze Hodge (Edmonton, AB)
22/10/12
Thank you, Nathen, for providing the inspiration to write "This Thing Called Power”, a funky little ditty which flowed through me effortlessly. You model what it is to be fully self-expressed, loving what you do and healing the world in doing so. Yummy!
Tracey Peterson (Calgary, AB)
22/10/12
Hi Nathen!
I can't thank you enough for your lovely concert at the Unity Church in Calgary yesterday morning!!! It was wonderful to meet you, get some hugs from you and buy your bundled CDs. Thank you also for my iHug pin, I am proudly wearing it and getting my 12 a day!!
May I be totally honest with you? I would love to hear you come out with a new CD that has just your lovely voice and your NS Stick being played as you did in the church yesterday morning. I do like your your "band sound”, but I find that just your voice and your very moving and thoughtful verses with your NS Stick very clear, crisp and peaceful. I hope you don't mind my private opinion. I just can't hear your "words" as well on your albums for the other instruments. Also, like Michael Buble, you have a unique voice, that I really enjoy hearing without other "sounds" drowning it out!! Gosh I hope you don't mind my honesty and there you have it!
I look forward to sharing your newsletter with many people. I apologize that I did not attend your evening concert, yet, I advised at least a dozen and more to attend!! I know they will have found you as brilliant a composer as I found your songs to be! Looking forward to keeping in touch!
Blessings to You!
Brenda Hall (Calgary, AB)
22/10/12
Hi Nathen,
I'm glad you had such a good time in Alberta. It was great to have you here.
I'll be meeting with Patrick and Laura sometime soon. They're doing some traveling, and when they return we need to connect. We'll keep you in the loop regarding Easter.
Thanks for being so present with your music. It was a delight to have you here, and I look forward to the next visit.
Love and blessings,
Browne Anderson (Edmonton, AB)
22/10/12
Christopher wrote: "Bro, you were really amazing last night! Thank you so much for sharing your gift with us. Nathen Aswell ROCKS!!!!!!!! ;-)”
Christopher Barran (Calgary, AB)
22/10/12
It was so great to meet you (and hug you) last night Nathen! I love the clarity in your voice and the beauty of your soul. Wishing you all the best on the road ahead!
Michele Edwards Harshenin (Calgary, AB)
22/10/12
Glad to hear the concert went well.
Again I want to give you a big “thumbs up” for your service at Unity of Calgary yesterday morning. So great to see you stepping into your greatness.
I listened to the first couple songs on your CD yesterday and I really liked the new sound. Great mix as well and Phil's more ballsy drums are providing some good masculine grounding to the sound. Looking forward to finishing the listen when I have a chance.
Peace,
Anthony Burbidge (Calgary, AB)
http://www.anthonyburbidge.com
21/10/12
Hey Nathen
I appreciated what you had to share today and it rippled into my day. My son kept measuring his hands all day. He thought it was so cool. It's great for him to see the power of his mind. I was able to connect it with other things in his life... like the type of stuff he reads and keeps repeating over and over and just now affirmations to help him fall asleep. I also liked what you shared about being your Actual Size. I have found a daily meditation practice helps too... to cut out all the self-defeating stuff. I have shared a kriya with my son on increasing self esteem, and the last step is to see yourself as being really big. My daughter was asking about this kriya tonight and I told her it was to help with what you were saying... She said she wants to try the kriya next time I do it with Damien. Yes we are much bigger than we think. Thanks for sharing.
I listened to your new CD “I Say Yes” in the car and look forward to hearing again. I really liked “I Walk”.
Take care Nathen
Tetyana Lytviak (Calgary, AB)
17/10/12
Thank you for who you are, you do much for many and I am so grateful for your presence in my life, and proud to be a member of the collective who have come to know themselves as more because of their connection with you.
You are a blessing to the world and I am filled with such heart-filled gratitude. Your contributions are powerful and from such a place of authenticity and integrity. Basically, you rock!
Much Love
Tracey Peterson (Calgary, AB)
17/10/12
Hi Nathen,
My wife and I bought the Jana Stanfield bracelet at BTS (which included your new CD “I Say Yes”) and I love listening to your music. Thanks for the inspiration!!
And last night, I was telling our son (who is learning to play the guitar) about the NS Stick that you play!! And we listened to some of your music...
Ken Lewicki (Edmonton, AB)
15/10/12
WEEEEE (((Nathen))) :-) I had the pleasure and honor of being in a working group with Jack Canfield yesterday, and today, before I met up with Jana Stanfield, I kinda said... Sooooo I know you already love Jana, so will you share with me how much you now love Nathen aaaaaaaaand he just went on and on about your awesomeness!! woooohooo xoxoxo ♥ :D
Tina Salvatore Allen (Palm Harbor, FL)
15/10/12
Hi Nathen,
I wanted to thank you again for your amazing performance at the Centre for Spiritual Living in Edmonton yesterday. We talked briefly after the earlier service when I came for the iHug button (which I also love by the way, thank you, it was a reminder I needed). I hope you enjoyed Edmonton and had a safe trip home.
Thanks again for your message, it was a pleasure to meet you yesterday and perhaps we'll see each other again soon.
Luv and Lite,
Toni Lee Wong (Edmonton, AB)
15/10/12
Thank you Nathen. It was truly a joy to experience you and Dale Ladouceur performing together. Pure magic.
Brian Zahorodniuk (Edmonton, AB)
http://www.visualz.ca
14/10/12
So blessed are you Nathen, that you have made your gift into your living!!
Loretta James (Vancouver, BC)
14/10/12
Nathen,
I love getting your emails. Your messages remind me of the sweet time at Circle of Love in Kelowna in 2009.
Twice today I have heard the story of the over-poured tea. It must be time for me to make space in my life for the good that is to come.
Thank you,
Janet McHard
Albuquerque, NM
14/10/12
Congrats on the Honorable Mention for “Spirit Is Calling” in the Personal Transformation category of the Posi Awards, my beautiful friend. Namaste!
Barb Horton (Gilbert, AZ)
14/10/12
First time for me at a House Concert. Seeing Dale Ladouceur alone would have been fine, but seeing her AND Nathen together was FUNTASTIC ! The back and forth of their repartee and tunes was magnificent. Two honest and loving people made the room resonate with their feeling. I don't get out much, but I’m sure glad I did! Thanks to you all! (including the audience)
Neil Cordery (Edmonton, AB)
14/10/12
Treat nothing, it was a gift! I've heard Dale a ton and she's always great, but having another wonderful musician (AND Stick player) all in one night was deliciously overwhelming! Thanks to Brian for opening his home to some beautiful music last night. I can't remember the last time I just sat back, closed my eyes and just smiled at the lovely sound. Oh and I say gift since that (encore) Tom Waits tune (“Step Right Up”) was unrehearsed! Pure musical talent and passion for the instrument.
Corey Lee (Edmonton, AB)
14/10/12
Hey Nathen. Just thought I’d drop another line to say what a wonderful evening I had tonight listening to your music. I get to hear Dale all the time as she lives here AND of course she is still special. But it’s nice to hear others as well. I had to listen to your EP on my short drive home. I even tried to figure out some harmonies. I also had a peek at some of your youtube vids when I got to the computer. So I posted the one of “To Love” that you did in Seattle on my FB page. I told all my FB peeps to look at the video, go to your website and buy all your CDs. I hope some do.
God bless you!
Corey Lee (Edmonton, AB)
11/10/12
My Beautiful Nathen ... as always, thank you for your warm updates. What a journey you have had, are having, and fantastic one ahead.
I too love to purge, and do it constantly. It brings freedom and open space. Of course, part is self-serving, as I love the quality available through my special stores (Hospice Thrift, et al), but long ago made a firm promise to myself that if one thing came in, one (at least) would be donated. In theory it should work, but there are times of more drastic purging required.
Just came back from a ministry conference in Vernon where music was delivered by a lovely spiritual man, William Brookfield (Youtube/William Brookfield). I'd love you both to meet one day, for you both stir my heart.
On Saturday night we had a sing-song of some spiritual and oldies - of course, I was 'breathing easier' as my talk was behind me!! (“Retire? No Way! Re-Wire instead").
Until next time, warm blessings and love... and HUGE congratulations. And 'hi' to Sheila.
Rev. Dorothy Blandford (White Rock, BC)
11/10/12
Hey Nathen
You know I so enjoy your newsletter, and so right as well. And I didn't know you were a Virgo so am I. I am doing purging. And it is way painful but freeing as well. I feel a bit like I am going to die, but perhaps I am learning how to love and live... As you may have known, I had a very brutalized and deprived backward childhood and adolescence where everybody took from me instead of giving... AND as a result I am remiss in things others take for granted often, husband, children, career, etc… But I am good at things! As you evidenced yourself when you saw me at church! Well the last time I was at church - and I believe you were there as well - I really realized that I must change the core beliefs that were keeping me from enjoying my life and being successful. One of the biggest ones was that I had a right to one, that I had a right to enjoy my life and not merely be a servant to everybody while using my wonderful gifts and abilities for them and not me. But this is changing! I am still waiting for my first shift to come as a new EA, and while awful, this has given me pause and time to think about everything and heal my soul even more completely. As well, I am not so afraid of fear as I was, but I see it as a ripe source of limiting beliefs that I can and do change! Spiritual mind treatment here I come :-) ! So yes I am purging! And I wanted to say that today has been especially challenging with regards to this, but your email helped me feel better… And it is worth it pulling out those old rotten beliefs that were choking off the sun and the light from the marvellous magnificent garden that is my life, and I appreciate that, and you.
Thanks ever so much Nathen. And I do hope to see you sometime soon :-)
Cheryl Graham (Surrey, BC)
11/10/12
Good to hear from you, Nathen, and to see the line up of wonderful gigs you're doing! Anything on the North Shore? Did you know that Highlands United Church is a performance venue with our new chancel space? You might want to consider it. Love to see you over here -
With love -
Janet Warren (North Vancouver, BC)
11/10/12
Hi Nathen
I always enjoy reading your newsletter!
After 2 months in Madagascar, one of the poorest countries of the world, I realize more and more how much useless STUFF we have, so I truly understand what you mean by creating SPACE!!!
I wish the day will come when shops will be closed on Sundays and people will keep the day for getting together and celebrating life and counting our blessings...
Many blessings to you and Sheila and happy purging!
Rachelle Czerwinski (Vancouver, BC)
9/10/12
Hey!
Congrats on the Posi Award honorable mention for “Spirit Is Calling”!
Loved your “Lotus Flower” video, great job! I gave it high marks.
I hope you are planning to come to the Posi's again; it will be an honour and a joy to share the stage with you again my friend,
Sky Nelson (Santa Rosa, CA)
http://www.skynelson.com
9/10/12
(About “Lotus Flower”)
Excellent song... The music is most vibrant and clean.
Thank you for sending the link.
It is enjoyable!
Thank you my friend,
Francois Gagnon (Delta, BC)
9/10/12
So glad to hear that Sound Connections was a hit for you... I saw so many wonderful pictures of you - it looked like you were having a blast... Wish i was there!
And thanks for sending your your chant workshop notes... It sounds like your class was a hit and I hope that we will both be known as the king and queen of chants!!!!
Karen Drucker (San Rafael, CA)
http://www.karendrucker.com
8/10/12
Congrats on your honourable mention in this year’s Posi Awards buddy!
Anthony Burbidge (Calgary, AB)
http://www.anthonyburbidge.com
8/10/12
Wow, Nathen -
Congratulations on your Posi Honourable Mention award. I look forward to seeing you perform in the concert in January!
Cheryl Kreiger Brown (Bonney Lake, WA)
4/10/12
(About “Lotus Flower”, on Facebook)
Beautiful message, images and music. I had the honor of meeting Nathen recently at the Monterey Center for Spiritual Living. His music is truly inspiring.
Jan Austin (Monterey, CA)
3/10/12
I look forward to getting a copy of your upcoming chant CD. Right now your song “Little By Little” gets me through my days. When I’m sad, lonely, upset, or just want to be alone, I put the song on and get lost in the lyrics.
Pauline Leblanc (Montreal, QC)
3/10/12
Thank you dear Nathen for your great newsletter. First one I have received from you and well worth the wait!!!
It was so nice seeing you again at SCPL and at the Playing 4 Peace concert. You sounded amazing as usual. I brought your new EP “I Say Yes” and have played it non-stop since your visit. Honestly, I just love it... My favorite song is “To Love”. It was so cool seeing you sing it at the Center Sunday morning!!! Just beautiful... one of the most moving songs I have ever heard. Of course, I know all the words now. LOL...
I look forward to your next newsletter. Thanks again Nathen for sharing your beautiful gift with us. You are indeed a blessing.
Love and gratitude,
Susie Alling (Cameron Park, CA)
1/10/12
Nathen, I am not an early morning riser, but I would not have missed your chant meditation at Sound Connections for anything. It centered me & set my intention for the day.
You are a beacon of light in this world, truly inspiring others.
Blessings,
Doreen Lowery (Indianapolis, IN)
1/10/12
Hi Nathen -
I just love your music!
Thank you for letting me use your music as part of my healing sessions for others, as feels suitable for each particular client. (I am in training to be a Spiritual Director/Soul Companion, in which I have one-to-one sessions with people who want to talk about their lives and spiritual directions).
Again, thanks for creating such beautiful music - pop/spiritual! Wonderful!
your fan,
Chris Mann (Burnaby, BC)
30/9/12
I am enjoying the funkier grooves on your EP “I Say Yes”. Nice to hear
another side of you; it was unexpected after hearing the mellow and beautiful chant music that you do.
Thanks again for sending me your chant workshop notes. I’m looking forward to trying my hand at chant for an upcoming Sunday service.
Peace & Blessings,
John Hegner (Woodstock, IL)
30/9/12
Dear Nathen... Thank YOU for your monthly free mp3s... and THANK YOU for being a part of my journey.
Huge hug, Special One,
Rev. Dorothy Blandford (White Rock, BC)
30/9/12
Hello Nathen
Long time no see, my good fellow! Well you know, you could sing the phone book, as they say, and it would be wonderful and soulful... But my absolute favourite new song of yours is “A Prayer to You”, as I have heard you belt it out marvelously at church at few times, always a good choice! Hope you are well. :)
Cheryl Graham (Surrey, BC)
30/9/12
Hello Nathen....
Actually, I've been wanting to send you an e-mail for a couple of weeks - somehow life just keeps getting in the way! Thank you so much for your music and for including me in your journey!
In actual fact, you are part of my journey as well... Your CD is stuck in my CD player of my truck - which at first caused me some concern as I wanted it at home. But this circumstance has caused me great comfort! Funny how IT works! So I might have a day where I need to be spiritually awakened or just relax and relish in IT and I just hit play and there it is! As I recognize circumstances and feelings in the words to your music, I tend to find peace and additional gratitude that I release to the Universe and just say THANK YOU!
And of course, there's also the sing-along as I drive down River Road feeling warm and fuzzy inside!
Look forward to listening to your new music...
Lots of Love - Keep the faith!
Kyme McDonald (Surrey, BC)
29/9/12
Your set at the Playing 4 Peace concert was wonderful, I loved the way you showed the young guns how it's done. Can't wait to work with you again!
Love
Rita Harrington (El Dorado, CA)
29/9/12
Thank you, Nathen, for your newsy newsletter. Funniest thing... what you were talking about happening in your own life seems to mirror mine. I, too, have been saying "no" to old outworn beliefs, and "yes" to greater and more powerful experiences in my life. I've been listening to your EP "I Say Yes" and singing along... mostly when I drive in the car. I'm going to keep singing because it's such a powerful way to say these affirming thoughts for my life. Just like you say in your song, "I say YES... To the way it works!"... If I know how to work it... then it's my responsibility to take action. It's all bringing up new stuff for me, but I know it's for my ultimate good and support. Keeps me focused on trusting the process and remembering the courage that I already have. Thank you!
Barb Thoroughman (El Dorado, CA)
28/9/12
Thanks for the great morning chanting and inspiration at Sound Connections. Copy of my chant “Listen to the Heart Beat of Love” to follow (travelling right now).
Much love,
Melody Cooper (Key West, FL)
http://www.MelodyCooper.com
28/9/12
Hello, Nathen!
I’ve just arrived in my kindergarten class after driving here listening to your wonderful EP “I Say Yes” that I purchased last week at SCPL in Cameron Park, CA. You have an amazing talent that truly reaches the masses! Thank you for your inspiring music and messages. I think you came into my life and just the right time. Divine Right Action!
Many Blessings to you,
Nancy O Ney (El Dorado, CA)
27/9/12
Keep up the good work... I have heard from many how much both your chanting meditations and your chanting workshop at Sound Connections made a lasting impression:) I imagine there will be more folks integrating chants into their lives and services.
Rebeka Lee (Bloomington, IN)
27/9/12
Hey Nathen -
Your music is always exquisite - and, while I'm sorry we did not get to a couple of the more meditative songs, I sure enjoyed rocking out with you. You inspire me! Without question, we must do it again.
Matt Treder, Musical Director at CSL Eugene (Eugene, OR)
27/9/12
Constantly moved by your "center" and by the absolute soothing beauty of your voice and your musicality - "soothe groove".
Zephryn Conte (Tempe, AZ)
25/9/12
Dear Team, Presenters, Keynotes, Music Store Goddesses,
Thank you for another amazing Sound Connections! I am in awe of your amazing gifts that you share so joyously each year. I think this was one of the very best conferences ever! Thank you for your vision, your willingness to show up, and your hard work. Together we are making a huge difference! We continuously raise the bar of excellence from year to year.
From the very start of registration through the powerful closing circle, everything worked beautifully. Our keynotes held a beautiful space for each attendee. I believe that we effectively demonstrated how prayer and team work can accomplish amazing things in music ministry. This year's Spirit Sharing shows were outstanding, with none of the angst of previous years. The morning meditations and chanting circles were profoundly beautiful. Jennifer, your Grace Note presentation gets better each year. The orchestra and choir take our breath away each and every year! Thank you David E for all of that chart writing! A huge bouquet of thanks to all of our Presenters and Keynotes for their wonderful messages, an uplifting Wed night service, all of the prayer and intentions before each workshop, and for being a part of our magical week together. We couldn't have done it without each and every one who said yes to being part of creating this experience.
I personally feel we have one of the very best teams there is! We are each there to serve, and to hold the space for everyone to shine. What an amazing and generous gift this is. I know that everyone left the conference floating on a cloud of happiness, and they are taking their enthusiasm and knowledge back to share with their home ministries. How wonderful that Ministerial Students are now getting credit for attending our conference! Thank you Richard M for helping that to happen!
Here's to joyous planning for next year and the amazing team work that we demonstrate so beautifully!
Love you all,
Sue K Riley, emPower Music and Arts / co-organizer of Sound Connections (Clearwater, FL)
25/9/12
Thanks Nathen! You are an awesome presence in the world! Keep up the good work. Blessings!
Julie Croteau (Spokane, WA)
24/9/12
What a treat to have the awesome Nathen Aswell and March Baruch come to town (for the Playing 4 Peace Concert and church service at SCPL). Their songwriting, musicianship and chops are a joy to experience. Love You Two. XO
Julie Collier (Folsom, CA)
24/9/12
Hi Nathen,
It was great having you as part of the Sound Connections team this year. Awesome job, my friend!
Sue K Riley, emPower Music and Arts / co-organizer of Sound Connections (Clearwater, FL)
23/9/12
Thank you for sharing your beautiful light and wisdom with such grace and ease - love your instrument!
Kristina Christianson (South Lake Tahoe, CA)
16/9/12
Hey Nathen... Things are just excellent... Was good seeing you... Just a super job all around... My 1st NWNT Rally in Eugene, and I loved every bit of it... Thanks.
Michael Brown (Dexter, OR)
12/9/12
Wow Nathen, what an agenda you have. Many thanks for your blessings. I can just feel your enthusiasm through my computer. I am fine now and send you my love and blessings.
Marion Hensley (Edmonton, AB)
11/9/12
You're a peach! Thanks for all of the amazing music you're creating!
My love to Sheila and you... Arms around you hugging you until your eyes pop out, my friend!
Lauri Lyster xo (Whistler, BC)
7/9/12
Dear Nathen
Happy Birthday!
Hope that you're having a fabulous day. The weather proclaims glory for the day you were born and for your continued beauty and blessings on this earth.
Thanks for reading my blog, thanks for your cheerleading, yes... let's get Zoey going and may she keep going. Yeah! And thanks for your truly inspiring work with music and healing.
I look forward to sharing the stage with you again one day soon.
Many blessings,
Zoey Wren (Port Moody, BC)
http://www.zoeywren.com
7/9/12
(Hear the Motown Birthday tune) a la Stevie Wonder. Happy Birthday, Nathen!! Here's to a year of nectar-collecting, jewel-harvesting, and gratitude-growing for you such as you have yet to experience. May you be infused with the love and appreciation of the All, and of each individualized version of the All, as we extend our gratitude for the gift that is You.
I have a card for you when I see you on Friday in Eugene. :-)
Much Love to you, Wonderful Man,
Shelley Dill (Eugene, OR)
7/9/12
Dear Nathen -
Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday!
I hope you are having a WONDERFUL day, and vacation, and that the upcoming year brings your dreams coming true, and the the future years bring you even more.
A little aside here. I’m reading a book called “The Passion Test” and it has a section at the beginning of the book where it gives an example using Jack Canfield living his ideal life. Wow, we’re all interconnected, aren’t we?
Enjoy your birthday, your vacation and everything every day. Looking forward to seeing you on September 28th for the Mantra Meditation at Unity of Vancouver.
Hugs and Blessings,
Lynn Boyes (Vancouver, BC)
7/9/12
Hi Nathen, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Blessings to you and for all that you do for others. I know HE will be watching you and guiding your successes as always. You are truly a light in many lives, and have touched countless lives with your music. Wishing you many more years of Music and Serenity and Peace.
Luv
Darlene Harrison (Verdun, QC)
7/9/12
I hope you have a marvelous birthday, sweetie. I'm thinking of you today and sending you out lots of love and wishes for another remarkable year of insight and growth and fun!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you xoxoxoxoxoxooxo
Lauri Lyster (Whistler, BC)
7/9/12
Thinking of you and your being and your talents and your butt and our schtick on this beautiful day.
Love your BBF,
Kirk Fontaine (LaSalle, QC)
Hi Son-in-law -
Hope all your celebrations with your good friends is just the beginning of good times with friends and family during the coming year. May you have a year of sunshine and happiness, peace and contentment. I'm glad YOU are my son-in-law! Happy, happy birthday.
Trudi Reynolds (Vancouver, BC)
Hi Nathen,
Oh frabjous day, calloo callay,
Happy happy birthday. :-)
Have a fabulous celebration of YOU!
Hugs!
Katherine Scott (Gibsons, BC)
http://katherinescott.com
7/9/12
Hey Brother -
Happy Birthday! May you experience the joy that is your birthright, today and every day.
Much love,
Jason Sugar (Utila, Islas De La Bahia, Honduras)
http://www.breakthroughadventures.com
7/9/12
My dearest Uncle Nathen :-)
Happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy BIRTHDAY!!!
I wish you and send you much love and light on the anniversary of your birth and look forward to being able to do so for many years to come!
XOXOXOXOXO
Dominique Fontaine (LaSalle, QC)
Happy Birthday, dear Nathen!
I trust you’ll have a wonderful celebration of YOU and the wonderful gifts you give to life... and now, another trip around the sun!
Blessings to you, dear Heart.
Charonne Sinclaire (West Vancouver, BC)
7/9/12
To my big brother, a very happy, happy birthday to you. May you continue in good health on your personal journey of discovery.
With much love,
Ben Gonshor (Montreal, QC)
7/9/12
Bountiful Birthday Blessings, my dear and loving friend!
Of course, many people celebrate you every day in all kinds of ways, but today marks your entrance, based on your deep soul choice, to this world at this time with these people to do this work of your heart. It was a day of profound intention and so we remember that today. We remember that you were born! And that is the beginning of being alive. The rest of life is really learning how to do that - be alive - and you have learned a lot, my friend, so much so that you are now able to teach, lead, and inspire others. That's worth celebrating!!
So here's to you, lovely Nathen Aswell, here and now, in this bountiful beautiful life of yours, that I am so pleased to be a part of.
Love, love, love,
April Bosshard (Bowen Island, BC)
http://www.aprilbosshard.com
7/9/12
Happy birthday! The world is a better place with you a part if it.
Sherri Rufh (Montreal, QC)
7/9/12
Happy Birthday Nathen! What a gift you are to all of us who enjoy your music and newsletters. Thank you for shining Light so intentionally in the world. Blessings always.
Mary Toth (Vancouver, BC)
7/9/12
Nathen,
Happy Birthday!!!
Wow! It’s the celebration of the day of your birth. Yahoo! Light the fireworks!
First, I want to say that you are truly amazing. I mean, think about it. You were born into this world of experience with parents and concerned friends there to assist you in growing and developing as a unique human being. You have had an inner drive, since your first breath, to survive, to excel, and to seek the answers to the endless questions that spring from your insatiable curiosity. You have within you the capacity for experiencing life to its fullest. And you have a marvelous invisible connection with countless other beings in this shared experience.
Few people know who you really are, but today is your special day of celebration and I wanted to call you out. I want you to know that I know who you are, at your deepest core. I recognize a goodness and a perfection within you that is constantly yearning for new ways to express itself. I admire you for who you are, but even more so, I challenge you to continue in your growth by exceeding the self of your outer appearance and allowing the self of your inner being to become more manifest in this brief vacation that we call life.
And so, on this, your celebration of your birth into this physical plane of experience, I shout, “Hallelujah!” Today is a day of celebration for a very special person with whom I am fortunate to share a touch.
This calls for a song:
Happy Birthday to You,
Happy Birthday to You,
Happy Birthday, You are Special
Happy Birthday to You.
Remember today that you always have the power of choice, and that your choices determine the direction of your future.
Blessings,
Charles DeTurk (Smyrna, GA)
7/9/12
Happy Birthday Nathen,
Been thinking about you last couple of days and the impact you had on me with your music at Jack Canfield’s BTS 2012. You're a blessing. Thank you!
Ken Lewicki Neeru Vanderlaan (Edmonton, AB)
6/9/12
Nathen... Apologies I haven't been in touch. Lots of ship gigs, in and out of town. But I have kept up with your amazing news that continues, and your beautiful new web site with awesome photos! Your time has arrived and you deserve it. Keep flying high... Xo
Robyn McCorquodale (Vancouver, BC)
http://www.robynsong.com
5/9/12
Loved having you at BTS, Nathen! Trisha Jacobson (Conway, NH)
5/9/12
Sending Dr. Seuss in your newsletter to a 2nd Grade Teacher... You've learned well Obi Wan... :-)
Thanks for the uplifting thoughts! Lots of Love!!
Lisa Petrich (Jacksonville, FL)
5/9/12
Wow Nathen, I am impressed with all you are doing. And more, that you are energized by it. Even the contemplation of how much flying around and driving around it entails makes me tired!!! I find riding my bicycle for 100 kms (as I did yesterday) way less tiring.
You are on a mission my friend, and I will be curious to witness your progress this year!
Look forward to seeing, singing and talking with you.
Love to Sheila,
Helen Davis (Hills, BC)
5/9/12
Hi Nathen,
I always enjoy your newsletters, so nicely written and thought-provoking. And always seems timely somehow... Nice!
So, here's what I'd like to share with you, regarding your theme this month, of not just good, but great.
There's a phrase that I've been referring to a lot this year when it comes to looking for solutions:
Think of a solution you'd prefer, then ask yourself, "what would be even better?"
And I love this, for example: “Lavish prosperity, boundless creativity, optimal health, and radiant happiness” (citing your mail...)
Ya!
Big hug to both you and Sheila from Barcelona.
ox Nancy Ruth (Barcelona, Spain)
http://www.nancyruth.com
4/9/12
I just read your newsletter e-mail, and want you to know that I see and feel your 'GREATER' expressing already, and that any & all good that you are ready to let go of (even if you think you may not be... :-)) is dissolved in the brilliance of the Greater - your true Light, Source and Supply in every breath. I support you in mind and heart.
Warmly,
Rev. Wendy Yacboski (Vancouver, BC)
4/9/12
Looks like you are really on a nice ride. Enjoy the moments, one by one.
I love this spiritual journey. My father and I attended a weekend in June called “Humans Being More” that is run in conjunction with the Nikken Co, a wellness networking group. This is a wonderful company that was founded in Japan with magnetic insoles to begin with, and is now a tremendous 5A-rated multi-billion dollar organization with a complete line of products to suit your whole home and lifestyle.
I introduced my soon-to-be 93-year-old dad to them at a clubhouse bizarre one weekend and he became a user and consultant. I today use many of their products to reduce my aches and pains, and improve my sleep, air and water, as well as some of their nutritionals... I am sorry to sound like a salesman. They required dad to take this retreat to qualify him for a higher level in the company sales tier. They all said it is fantastic, dad has now gone twice, and the opportunity came for me to go as well - and at a price of just under 200 bucks, I couldn't refuse. A nice experience. We learn so much when we go in and analyze our habits and motives, and then ultimately discover our purpose here on the planet (this time around).
Thanks for writing. I hope to see and hear you again soon.
Aloha,
Bob Hauser (Federal Way, WA)
3/9/12
Woo hoo for your Nathen, I'm delighted that the floodgates are wide open for you.
Continue stepping into your greatness, you are great at it.
Hugs ‘n’ love; I head to Toronto this week until the 18th.
Continued blessings doing your dream... and, if you're going to be thinking/ dreaming, you might as well think BIG!
Joyanna Anthony (North Vancouver, BC)
3/9/12
That's great Nathen... Looking forward to hearing your new EP “I Say Yes"... Great name! I will mark Oct 17th on my calendar!
Love
Tetyana Lytviak (Calgary, AB)
3/9/12
Hi, Dearest Nathen -
Thank you so much for your beautiful email. I, too, am exploring the rich land of deeper being-ness, through the guidance of things seen and mostly unseen. The synchronicities are proliferating as I steep myself in Oneness. This is the portal - the awareness of my Oneness with God becomes the key to all that I desire to experience in form. The feeling-tone when One with the One is the coin of the realm. It is the single-most point of focus in my spiritual practice: to stay in this awareness of Oneness and Gratitude for this Oneness. From this place of total union with God, all things are added unto, in vast
measure, pressed-down and running over. It is magnificent! This mystical science of which we are able to use for the Highest Good is dazzling. Truly how magic is done.
Looking forward to seeing you and setting some birthday time aside while you are here! Many exciting musical opportunities are part of this lush harvest of which I am reaping now and forevermore.
Happy Early Birthday, Lovely Man, and I will see you soon :-)
Love and Light,
Shelley Dill (Eugene, OR)
3/9/12
I've been meaning to send you an e-mail of encouragement.
Being a musician is most definitely one of THE most difficult paths to follow, now more than ever, and my hat is off to you for "going for it" in spite of it all. I know from my own experience that it can be a lonely, frustrating experience at times but I respect the fact that you're doing it anyway.
Wishing you all the best on the journey ahead.
Anthony Burbidge (Calgary, AB)
http://www.anthonyburbidge.com
3/9/12
Hi Nathen,
Great to hear that you're doing so well and that the Jana/Jack experience was so inspirational and perhaps even life-changing for you. No one I know works harder at being a loving, conscious, productive, and kind human being as you... And you're a heck of a musician as well, my friend!
Like so many in this world, particularly in the world of creative endeavor, I need to hear these encouraging and wise words you share. I know my abilities, my potential, but I often let my fear and old story get in the way of my making that phone call, writing that e-mail, taking that sometimes small and sometimes giant step to get to the next level and be as great as I know I can be... not in the egoic sense, but reaching high for my excellence. One of my favorite expressions in this music business is "The second best answer is NO!"... It lets me know where I stand, which door NOT to knock on... or perhaps come back at another time when ready... and allows me to move on. But the sound of the word NO can sometimes have the effect of avoiding it... something I'm deep in the process of challenging. (I have a 2-hour session coming up on Wed. with my beloved and wise healer Vicki Esken, and I'll definitely be working on that one!)
So your e-mail and your words come at the perfect time, encouraging me and pushing me to pursue and achieve my excellence no matter how great that inner fear... and we all know it's not real... just a feeling. I know the talk very well, but I'm going further down the road of walking that talk... taking your encouragement with me, Brother!
I very much look forward to our next time together, perhaps in Orlando in Jan., but hope we can do some things together sometime in the NW.
All the best to you, Nathen. Keep up the great work!
Peace,
FREEBO
http://freebomusic.com
2/9/12
(About my week at Jack Canfield’s “Breakthrough To Success” training)
Thanks for the fab music from you and Jana Stanfield.
Carrie Nutley (Westmont, IL)
1/9/12
I loved your music and was intrigued by your NS Stick. My brother is an outstanding guitarist so I took some pictures and sent them to him and he thought it was pretty cool too.
Darril Gibson (Virigina Beach, VA)
24/8/12
Hi Nathen!
It was a honor to hear you play. Thank you for sharing your gifts of music & humor :-)
Have a Blessed day!
Karen L McCue (Pittsburgh, PA)
23/8/12
Hey Nathen,
Thank you for adding so much to BTS via your professional musicianship, your presence and your friendship to me. I really enjoyed sharing with you and thank you for your suggestions about how I might be more involved in music.
If you get to NYC, please let me know. If you had a gig in NYC, you would be most welcome to stay at my home, 20 minutes from Mid Town Manhattan
Bruce R. Morgan (Pompton Plains, NJ)
23/8/12
You know Nathen, this idea of sharing love by doing what you know and love is one of my huge take aways of last week's seminar. I've always been afraid of speaking to more than one person at a time, because my mother used to always make mocking comments when I would open my mouth, so I stopped talking. Last week I found my turn-around statement: People love to listen to me because with what I say I share my love. It's a great confirmation to read your intention statement on your facebook fan page.
Have a great day!
BTW, to have you and Jana Stanfield on stage was one huge factor that determined the loving and upbeat surrounding to make transformation happen. Thank you!
Monika Hasler (St. Gallen, SG Switzerland)
21/8/12
Hello Nathen,
I just wanted to send you a quick e-mail and thank you so much for your time and energy that you put into BTS. I spoke with you briefly on the last day about music, and I know it’s much easier to share when you have a passion for something, but I also know the work that goes into it. I thought you were a perfect compliment to Jana Stanfield, and comic relief at times was needed. To watch you play the NS Stick is really something.
Thanks again, and if I can be of any resource to you in the future I would love for you to reach out.
Keep up the positive music!
Brian Durbin (Bellevue, WA)
20/8/12
Thanks Nathen. I really enjoyed your presence and music all week!
Matt Shortis (Baldwin, NY)
18/8/12
What a talent!
What a lovely surprise to have you lend your soul + gifts to this amazing experience. Thank you for sharing your creative genius with us in spirit and song.
Loved “Jack Shack” (“Love Shack” by the B52’s, with new words for Jack).
God’s Peace…
:-) Rachel Kerr Schneider (Iowa City, IA)
18/8/12
Dear Nathen
Thank you for your music and all of those Positive Vibes.
With lots of Hugs,
Alecia Lawrence (Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica)
18/8/12
Nathen - Thank you for adding your amazing talent with the NS Stick, your creativity, your deep sensitivity, your consciousness, your loving spirit to the creation of the extraordinary transformational space that was created this week. I love, admire, appreciate and respect you!
- Jack Canfield (Santa Barbara, CA)
http://www.jackcanfield.com
14/8/12
(About the 2012 CSL Asilomar Retreat)
You are so talented, full of love and inspiration! I am so happy to have had the opportunity to share in such a great experience with you and all!
You know I really enjoyed your music during the retreat at Asilomar. I am sorry I never introduced myself to you but trust me, I was amazed by you. Thank you so much for all that you do, your positive messages you bless people with, and your big warm heart.
Keep me posted on all your newest endeavors and keep on shining that big, beautiful, bright Light of yours Nathen! You are such a blessing!
Love and Blessings,
Kristen Klauer (Indio, CA)
7/8/12
Nathen, my brother!
What a privilege meeting you at Asilomar. One of my favorite memories is the morning we played together in the Chapel. I was so moved that you offered to do that with me.
I look forward to more music. You're so friggin’ talented, and I'm glad we're friends. Danny and I both enjoyed sharing the merch table with you, and getting to know you a little better.
Let's write something sometime!
With gratitude,
Gary Lynn Floyd (Dallas TX)
7/8/12
Nathen: Thank you for wearing so many hats throughout this week. You were the perfect sideman in Merrill Hall and in the Chapel and your songs kick butt. You did it all with grace, humility and with a wonderful sense of humor. Love ya man!!!
Craig Benelli (Portland, OR)
6/8/12
Greetings everyone!
What an amazing week. You have to know that I am so grateful for your time and talents, your hearts and souls coming through with such humble clarity this past week. You've touched all those who were there very deeply and the entire committee, along with many who've been going to this conference for decades, in such a way as they've never felt before.
Your love just flowed through in everything the music team did. The palpable sense of connection and pure caring for one another just set that tone of love's perfection and allowed for others to surrender to the force of love! Sweet...
I am in awe of you and my heart is truly filled to overflowing with love for each of you. I feel SO good.
You can feel proud of the work/play you brought to the house! I've been receiving so many emails and comments from many many many and they all have a difficult time expressing how much they're feeling of the love we brought forth.
Isn't it amazing what a pure heart, attuned to love can produce through the vibration of musical sound? Yeah...That's what I'm talking about!
With gratitude and love in the spirit of divine friendship,
Lisa Ferraro, Musical Director at CSL Asilomar (Berkeley, CA)
6/8/12
Hey gang
I am going to chime in on Stephan’s e-mail and say the same thing.... sooooooooooo great to hang out with all of you, only wished I could have been there for longer. I will have you all know that I had the most profound, transformational gig this past weekend - mainly because of the support and open heartedness that I got from all of you. I think I just rode on the energy of what we had all created and delivered two keynote talks and a concert to a group of folks that kept asking me at my table: “This was so great - are there other people like you doing this kind of music?” So hopefully I opened the door a little for all of us to do more of this!
So thank you all - it was a blessing to spend time with you and hope we do it again sometime!
Love and big blessings,
Karen Drucker (San Raphael, CA)
4/8/12
Hey gang,
Just wanted to send a note to let you all know that my heart is filled with all the good work you do in the world.
Touring can be such an isolated experience. I so look forward to spending time with other like minded peeps and seeing what you all bring.
It is all "So Sacred, So Precious"
My life is better from getting to hang with you.
Please let me know if any of you are ever in Seattle. If I am in town I will at least take you out for a meal or tea or something.
Love, laughter and stuff
Deepak... I mean Stefan
Stefan Mitchell (Seattle, WA)
4/8/12
You - my brother - were the absolute lynchpin of an amazing week of music ministry! As if there were seven of you... there's Nathen and his NS Stick in Chapel doing early morning service... But wait didn't I just see Nathen and his Stick in Merrill hall rehearsing with Lisa, Erika, and the band? But wait... I thought I saw Nathen and his Stick on stage with "Sista B and the Boyz"! You are a musician's musician! Thanks for all you brought to MY Vacation! Looking forward to our next adventure together! xo
Doug LeBow, Music Director at NoHo Arts Center fro New Thought (Santa Clarita, CA)
3/8/12
Hi Nathen
I have been thinking about you lately and wanted to send you poly-luminous wishes as you wind down your time at Asilomar. I am knowing that your well was also filled during this time, as well as you assisting others in filling their reservoir. So many blessings showering down and through, it is vital for me to stay grounded ingratitude. Thank you for your music and your shiny consciousness which lends depth to your music. I am looking forward to seeing you at our rally in Eugene this year. I have been dating a wonderful man from the Salem/Keizer area for the last month, and have yet more blessings for which to be grateful. God rocks! She really does.
Have a beautiful safe journey home!
Love,
Shelley Dill (Eugene, OR)
3/8/12
WEEE (((NATHEN))) With you in Spirit always and looking SO forward to getting my own copy of “I Say Yes” at Sound Connections in September!!! Woohoo I will be there to bathe myself in every drop of your voice for sure!!! Aaah BLESSINGS ROCK and SO DO YOU! xoxoxo :-)
Tina Salvatore Allen (Palm Harbor, FL)
30/7/12
Greetings son-in-law, I've just listened to your new EP “I Say Yes” - it was like having a little part of you right here with me. It's beautiful!!! I especially loved “I Walk”. I find it remarkable that you can write rock ’n’ roll and soft gentle melodies too. To be excellent in one area is great but in two - WOW - you've got it, son-in-law! Thanks for your beautiful music.
Hugs,
Trudi Reynolds (Vancouver, BC)
27/7/12
Hi Nathen,
I loved performing a House Concert at your place and am so grateful that you opened your beautiful home to me and my music.
I arrived in Kamloops not too long ago and am situated on a river here too (but not as beautiful as yours :))
Thank you for being such a fabulous host and for your unending support.
Sora (Calgary, AB)
www.soramusic.ca
27/7/12
(On my new photos)
I'm noticing a shortage of men commenting here - c'mon guys, 'fess up! Nathen looks amazing! Handsome, confident, peaceful and kind. Beauty and love. This is what the soul craves - honest presence. Thanks for showing up, Nathen!"
Susan Jane Hodge (Edmonton, AB)
24/7/12
(On “The Making Of A Soul”)
Loved it, Nathen!
Thank you!
Charonne Sinclaire (West Vancouver, BC)
22/7/12
Thanks, Nathen.
What a wonderful piece of music… the acoustic guitar is pretty fine as well!!
Russ Cozens (Vernon, BC)
22/7/12 (On the graphic design and photos of my new EP “I Say Yes”)
"Wow - Nathen - beautiful stuff!"
Rev. David Ault, Spiritual Living Center of Atlanta (Atlanta, GA)
19/7/12
Thank you, Nathen... Love all your new songs!
Joy Katzen-Guthrie (Palm Harbor, FL)
18/7/12
(On my new facebook profile picture)
Wow, that's an impressive photo, chest hair and all. Looking good Nathen."
Christine Hayvice (Vancouver, BC)
18/7/12
Okay, now THAT is what I'm talking about. Great lines, edge, determination, sex appeal, confidence, smarts, kind thoughtfulness, accessibility, and, of course, your deep still-water peace that receives people and life with intention and love. This shot gets the job done. If I'd never heard you, I would want to listen to your music simply based on what struck me in the 1.5 seconds of seeing this image of you. Great shot, Nath. Timeless, and oh so Now.
Marcy Baruch (Denver, CO)
18/7/12
(On “The Making Of A Soul”)
AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!
Sandra Dawn (Delta, BC)
18/7/12
Thank you kindly, Nathen! You are greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Donald Moye (Atlanta, GA)
17/7/12
(On “The Making Of A Soul”)
Very sweet - both Marian and I love it.
Love from Yellowknife
Pat Pattison (Summerland, BC)
17/7/12
Thank you Brother Nathen, you do good work. “You will know them by their works”.
Much love,
KG Smith (Eugene, OR)
17/7/12
Hey - peeked at your website while I was procrastinating work this afternoon - looks great! Congrats.
Allison Russell (Vancouver, BC)
17/7/12
(On “The Making Of A Soul”)
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice. Thank you, dear Nayt'y...
~ xoxo
Candace Macpherson (Vancouver, BC)
17/7/12
Thank you! And what a Soul IT IS!
Jenny Spencer (Vancouver, BC)
17/7/12
Thanks for the link for your song Nathen. Very nice, blues style, great listening!
Cheers,
Bruce Tompkins (Calgary, AB)
17/7/12
Dear Nathen,
I loved it when you and Russell Marsland played "The Making Of A Soul" at CSL White Rock a few months back.
Great job, both you and Russell. :-)
You guys sounds fabulous; love the music and lyrics - love it; !!!!
Thank you.
Blessings & love,
In gratitude,
Denine Arbour (White Rock, BC)
17/7/12
Wow Nathen... Loved “The Making Of A Soul”... Just listened to it ... Wow... Like you are speaking about me and my journey! You have a gift my friend! Wow!
Cheryl Anne Graham (Surrey, BC)
17/7/12
Hey Nathen your website is looking fabulous!
Love the latest song “The Making of a Soul” - sounds incredible.
Jeri Goldstein (Palmyra, VA)
www.performingbiz.com
17/7/12
Nathen! Are you coming to sing and share your wondrous presence with us at CSL White Rock this Sunday? I'm so excited!
Cheryl Anne Graham (Surrey, BC)
16/7/12
Just be who you truly are... The image of God... LOVE
KG Smith (Eugene, OR)
16/7/12
(About my Vancouver concert with Jami Lula and Marcy Baruch)
Great concert!!!
Michelle Briggs (Vancouver, BC)
15/7/12
(About my Seattle concert with Jami Lula and Marcy Baruch)
Thank you guys for blessing us in Seattle with your presence, hearts, voices and harmony.
Teri Jo Wheeler (Seattle, WA)
13/7/12
It was a pleasure to perform with you last weekend.
In Service,
Pete Kirkland, Musical Director at Genesis Global Spiritual Center (Burien, WA)
10/7/12
Your messages are always so heart-warming Nathen - thank you :o)
Kirsten Cameron (Vancouver, BC)
10/7/12
Hi Nathen,
LOVE your new website, photo, etc. Wonderful!
Blessings,
Charonne Sinclaire (West Vancouver, BC)
10/7/12
Hi Nathen.
Nice meeting you in Seattle and loved the music!
Bruce Tompkins (Calgary, AB)
8/7/12
(About my Vancouver concert with Jami Lula and Marcy Baruch)
You ROCK, son-in-law!! Hugs from a proud mother-in-law.
Trudi Reynolds (Vancouver, BC)
8/7/12
(About my Seattle concert with Jami Lula and Marcy Baruch)
The three of you not only sounded great together, btw, but the onstage banter and rapport was fantastic!
Very fun - I hope you continue to do more shows together, as well as your solo stuff!
All the best,
CK Brown (Bonney Lake, WA)
7/7/12
Dear Nathen,
Thank you for sharing the TED talk link in your latest newsletter. I have also shared it with others. It is often little gifts like this film clip that open me back up to gratitude and sharing. My path is sometimes dark before me. This puts a little light on things. Thank you. You are a blessing.
David Pudelwitts-St. Albans (Scottsdale, AZ)
7/7/12
(About the cover photo on my new EP “I Say Yes”)
Great photo buddy.
Scott Johnson (Boulder, CO)
7/7/12
Hey Buddy!
OMG great new photos on your website! You are lookin' HOT ;-)
Have a great time tomorrow with Jami Lula (at both events)!
Love you,
Sandra Dawn (Delta, BC)
7/7/12
Nathen;
Joyous Summer!
I'll find you on facebook.
Thank you for your newsletter.
Namaste...
Rosanne Allen-Hewlett (Scottsdale, AZ)
7/7/12
My talented friend Nathen Aswell has a new website. Great photo, Nathen!
Katherine Scott (Gibsons, BC)
7/7/12
Just finished listening to your June 4th “Inner View” radio interview - it was F A B U L O US - so proud of you
All my love xxxooo
Ellen Miller (Kemptville, ON)
7/7/12
(About my Seattle concert with Jami Lula and Marcy Baruch)
Yeah! What an honor to be included by video link... and to even be “up onstage” for a moment with four of my most favorite "golden" people!! Thank you, Cheryl (for linking me), March, Lula and Nathen!! Big, bright, brilliant beams of radiant light you all are. Big, BIG love & gratitude...
Ann Pogue (Decatur, IL)
6/7/12
Sending out "Perfect Love" to you tonight across the miles! Big Hugs & Love to you...
Ann Pogue (Decatur, IL)
6/7/12
I really like your lyrics page (love what U have to say)
Love, All Ways,
KG Smith (Eugene, OR)
6/7/12
Hi Nathen:
I am heeding the latest inspiration you sent, and taking a minute to breathe today and enjoy life because it truly is good.
We love your music. I play it at least once a day. Thank You so much for sharing.
In closing, I wish you and Sheila a wonderful summer filled with love and happiness. Time is so short that we need to enjoy every minute.
Sending you both love and hugs.
Carol Arant (Ferndale, WA)
6/7/12
(On “The Making Of A Soul”)
Very groovy my friend!
Thank you for having me as your guest on this great tune
I wish you great success and the message is clear... this is the making of a soul!
Congrats
Much Love
Russell Marsland (New Westminster, BC)
6/7/12
Good to see you again at Terry's house party in Auburn (just outside of Federal Way) last Saturday. She will be a wonderful Unity minister.
Great newsletter and looks like a busy schedule. Have fun and hope to see and hear you again soon.
Your brother,
Bob Hauser (Federal Way, WA)
5/7/12
Thank you for the reminder of the blessings in my life. I honor you and take joy in the many demonstrations of abundance and talent which are your life. You are the most wonderful you this cosmos has ever experienced, and I am delighted to be part of that experience.
With love
Rev. Brian Graham (Oceanside, CA)
5/7/12
Hi, dear Nathen
Thanks for the invitation to ground in gratitude. So many blessings shimmering at and through me, it is imperative that gratitude is where I set up residency. So glad to hear you are returning to Asilomar - that is wonderful! I am heading into the studio to begin laying tracks for the jazz CD. The release concert date is 10/11/12. We are looking into venues and will book a theatre which can comfortably house a few hundred guests.
Many exciting details to share how this is unfolding and blooming under my very nose. Did a few gigs last weekend; one at Unity in the Valley, and the other for a friend of a friend's memorial service. 500 people were in attendance at the breath taking Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Sunday afternoon. I was asked Friday afternoon to sing, and rounded up an accompanist on the fly. It was a very profound and intensely beautiful service. I felt very honored to have been asked to participate in it. Have a great weekend, lovely man, and keep celebrating the miracles. It makes more grow!
Love,
Shelley Dill (Eugene, OR)
5/7/12
Nathen you are kickin' butt in a spiritual way, good on ya amigo!
Ron Irving (Surrey, BC)
5/7/12
Thanks, Nathan, especially for the reminder of how blessed we are in so many ways.
We are just in from doing some tending to the garden and I have been chatting with all the flowers who have been waiting patiently, or impatiently, for the sun to shine so they could bloom! It's been slow coming but now it is blissful.
We will look for you at the Harmony Arts Festival. We are in West Vancouver and we try to get to as many events as we can!
Love, laughter, sunshine and peace to you and yours!
Ann Frost (West Vancouver, BC)
28/6/12
(About my soon-to-be-released EP, “I Say Yes”)
Congrats Nathen! How exciting!
Leanne Allen (Acworth, GA)
26/6/12
Music to belove and behold. We are grateful for your hard work and fine music. Love and light.
Lee Kaplan (El Dorado Hills, CA)
14/6/12
(About my House Concert in Kirkland, WA on June 7th)
Thank you Nathen; that was a great show. You've got the touch with that crazy instrument, you make it sing. Really enjoyed sitting in with you. Be well. Let me know when you're house concert-ing around here in the future, and I'd love to sit in again.
Peace always,
Eric Robert (Seattle, WA)
13/6/12
(About my House Concert in Kirkland, WA on June 7th)
When Nathen arrived around 4, Dan already had the PA set up for him. Nathen completed the setup by hooking up his Pod and his NS Stick. I was somewhat familiar with a Pod - Dan's got one of those. But the NS Stick is something unusual. I'd seen Nathen play it at FAR-West, but that was a brief thing, surrounded by the chaos that embodies that conference. I think this was a different instrument than I'd seen him play then, anyway. This one had an ash body and a bamboo neck. It's got eight strings, and can make both bass and guitar sounds. That's about all I really know about it - except that Nathen plays it rather well.
The show itself actually got started when someone asked Nathen a question as to how the instrument worked. That was, after all, a perfect segue into demonstrating the NS Stick in action. Although the instrument can be strummed, Nathen plays it with a damper, by tapping strings. He described it as actually being fairly equivalent to a piano. The Pod gave him different tones and effects, so there was a lot of versatility to his sound. Add to that a great voice, and you have an audience treated to a fantastic performance with a very unique feel.
Nathen played a few familiar songs, including a reggae medley and Love is All You Need, but most of his songs were either from the CD he brought with him, “Little By Little”, or from his upcoming EP “I Say Yes”, which will itself will be a sampler of songs from two full CDs he has in the works. Judging from the reception the new songs got among this crowd, his new CDs should do very well.
This week's crowd was made up of mostly music appreciators, rather than active musicians, so Nathen played a second set after the break. A notable exception to that statement was Eric Robert, who accompanied Nathen on piano for a couple songs. They had never met before, but you wouldn't know it to hear them play together. I particularly wish I had a recording of “To Love”, the second song they did, which left the audience completely entranced.
At the end of the night, I heard Dirk tell Nathen, "Thank you so much. That was exactly what I needed tonight." And if that's not the hallmark of a successful concert, I don't know what is.
Shanie Holman (Kirkland, WA)
http://www.backyardhc.com/
12/6/12
(About my House Concert in Kirkland, WA on June 7th)
Hearing your songs was inspiring. Hearing you and Eric Robert play together showed me how loving, and generous your music is.
Thank you.
LouAnn Ballew (Woodinville, WA)
12/6/12
Dear Nathen,
Thanks so much...we all loved having you with us. What a wonderful gift you are to the planet.
See you soon, I hope. Let me know when you are available again.
Blessings,
Stephan Plummer, Musical Director at Amazing Grace Spiritual Center (Seattle, WA)
12/6/12
Thank you Nathen, it was a pleasure to meet you at CSL Tacoma and experience your talent. Let’s stay connected. Peace and Blessings.
Vivian Gale (Tacoma, WA)
http://www.viviangale.com/
12/6/12
Hosting your House Concert last Saturday evening was such an honor and blessing for all. The intention was to generate an experience that would move," Lighten", and inspire all participants such that they would feel free, at one with themselves and have that energy to go out into their circles of connections for our world. Your generous listening for guidance for the perfect music and words was profound. We laughed, got a little teary, reflected, clapped, sang and were moved from head to toe, heart to heart. Several friends have since called to share how they were renewed and ready to go back invigorated to their life paths with more enthusiasm and renewed Spirits. New connections were made between guests and openings for greater community and shared gifts. Thank you so much for empowering Austin Bastrom, the young high school student, to join you on “To Love”. It was a leg up, as they say. We think this might be a big opening for Austin to see himself using his talents for the public and with this genre. His oboe just got a new direction. It’s possible our home might even have a smile going (Tee Hee.) We look forward to our friends hosting more concerts so we can all play again soon. Please feel free to have any others that might be thinking of hosting call if they have questions or concerns regarding hosting.
Again thank you and to your lovely wife Sheila for sharing you.
Namaste,
Gabriel & Pamela (Federal Way, WA)
12/6/12
Nathen,
I'd like to thank you again for letting me perform with you. This was a totally new experience, totally new way to prepare and a totally new thing to come away with. I didn't just come in and play the notes, I felt the music and I connected with it. I believe I now have a connection with you and I am as happy as ever. If you need me to do the same, whether it be for "To Love" or another song, I would be happy to do so. On the 17th, I’d like to invite you back to Unity of South Sound, for I will be playing something on my English horn for Father's Day, and I'd like you to get a taste of the English horn and me playing it. Again, I thank you for this opportunity and I will be happy to do it again.
Blessings,
Austin Bastrom (Auburn, WA)
12/6/12
Nathen ~
I wanted to send you a note of gratitude for bringing your beautiful music and presence to the Center for Spiritual Living, Tacoma, and to myself. Your music, message and your self clearly touched many hearts, including mine.
It was a pleasure meeting you briefly after the service and truly a great reminder of the beauty in spirit that resides so completely within you. I look forward to your visit again in the Tacoma area in September. If you are ever interested in visiting our area and need a place to reside during your visit, my daughter and my doors are open.
Blessings and infinite love ~
Melody Melsness (Tacoma, WA)
11/6/12
(About “To Love”)
... beautiful.
Jeanette Wagner (Florence, KY)
10/6/12
Nathen,
You are living the life of your dreams! Way to go, my friend!
Thank you for sharing your inspiring life and music with the world. Keep it up!
Sending love,
Stowe D Shockey (Nashville, TN)
http://www.flyinghighbook.com/
10/6/12
Thanks Nathen, take care and keep playing!
Rachelle Czerwinski (Vancouver, BC)
7/6/12
Good to see your collaborations with Robert, JD, Jami, Marcy and Jana. And congratulations on your upcoming EP. Look forward to hearing it.
Scott Johnson, Postive Music Association (Boulder, CO)
http://www.positivemusicassociation.com/
7/6/12
Go get 'em Nathen, nicely done amigo!
Ron Irving (Surrey, BC)
7/6/12
I am grateful for you and I love you Nathen!!! BIG Congratulations and Thank you for ALL of your inspiration!!!
I am living in Kelowna for the summer... in a super sexy home, with a very sweet friend of 20 years and enjoying every minute of it!!!... Back to Hawaii/Cali for the fall... In bliss, right here, right now!!!
Big, warm, fuzzy HUGS!
Love Mahalia Michaels (Kelowna, BC)
7/6/12
Hi Nathen,
Glad to see you are moving along with your music so wonderfully!
BJ Alexander (Surrey, BC)
6/6/12
Be safe and have fun singing and UP lifting Spirits as Spirit plays with your fingers, heart and strings.
Pamela Rasmussen (Federal Way, WA)
1/6/12
(About my new EP, “I Say Yes”)
I can't wait to hear the music! I am loving the lyrics of all the songs so far!
Trinity Whittaker (Roseburg, OR)
29/5/12
Nathen, I look forward to getting my ears on "The Making of A Soul", when it's available in June/July. Many thanks and smooth sailing as you put the finishing touches on your 6-song EP.....Blessings to you.
Denine Arbour (Pitt Meadows, BC)
21/5/12
(About the recording of “Lotus Flower”, a new song that I co-wrote with Jennifer Ferren)
I love the backing vocals on this.
Erin McGaughan (Seattle, WA)
21/5/12
(About my chant “I Walk”) That is wonderful... Love your music and you’re so talented.
I will pass your info on to others...
Keep inspiring the world with your music.
Ann Marie Clow (Yarmouth, NS)
14/5/12
Thank you for the gift of music! I wish I could sing and play like that and not be as negative as I tend to be with my writing and art. But I seem to be more "worldly" which is why I appreciate your sweet spiritually motivated music.
A million blessings on you and your music. Be well!
Sincerely,
David T. Pudelwitts-St.Albans (Scottsdale, AZ)
14/5/12
Good morning! I WALK is the most beautiful chant I've ever listened to - the words AND the music are magnificent!
Hugs, Trudi Reynolds (Vancouver, BC)
13/5/12
Hi Nathen,
Thank you for your positive and loving messages. I've had some ups and downs, so your spiritual notes help a great deal. I'm okay and on the upswing now. Much love to you and yours.
Marion Hensley (Edmonton, AB)
P.S. I recently celebrated my 85th birthday. Isn’t that amazing - and it’s amazing to know wonderfully vibrant people like you. God bless and Love (but that is the same thing anyway). Cheers! Marion
10/5/12
(About my chant “I Walk”)
THANK YOU NATHEN !!!!!
I L.O.V.E., love, love, this new chant at CSL White Rock.
It's beautiful Nathen, you did a wonderful job creating it, playing and singing it. :-)
Awesome to have it to download on my iTouch and iPod.
Many, many thanks and much gratitude.
I hope life is treating you and Sheila well; it must be almost 1 yr. since you have been in your new "floating home". Trusting you are loving it there.
sending love and blessings your way....
Denine Arbour (Pitt Meadows, BC)
9/5/12
(About my chant “I Walk”)
Mmmmmm... Listening... Feeling my feet on the path... It is soft and mysterious... Full and silent. Thank you! You are in touch with the Great Mother you know...
I feel the dark forest holding me... Timeless... A lovely chant, my friend..
xxoo Deva Vani (San Diego, CA)
9/5/12
(About my chant “I Walk”)
Love your new tune, my dear Nathen.
Thank you for sharing it!
So grateful for the goodness in this human walk about.
So grateful you are with me in it.
So grateful we will be making music together again this summer.
Much love to you!
~ Erika Luckett (San Francisco, CA)
http://www.lisaanderika.com
9/5/12
(About my chant “I Walk”)
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!
Scrumptuous!
xo
Zoey Wren (Port Moody, BC)
http://www.zoeywren.com/
9/5/12
(About my chant “I Walk”)
Wonderful, Dear Nathen, thank you!
Joy Katzen-Guthrie (Palm Harbor, FL)
http://www.joyfulnoise.net/
8/5/12
Here is my story of community helping me say yes: I kept having people from the Posi community assuming I was a songwriter. At the time I was wanting to be a songwriter, but hadn't formed a process yet. I repeatedly was told to record myself. After coming back from taking classes at Unity Village over spring break, I had this vision of me doing the special music at church of one of my own songs accompanying myself on ukulele. I had gotten tired of not being a songwriter and, long story short, I have a ukulele... and two weeks after getting back from Unity Village, I gave the message and special music at church with one of my own songs, accompanying myself on ukulele. I love having people who hold me accountable to my dreams.
Solitude helps me say yes because, whenever I get stressed, it is because I have not made time for myself. I am a big fan of artist dates, as explained in “The Artist's Way”. Time for songwriting and singing is another way that I go back to center and leave the world behind.
Sarah Starkey (Abiliene, TX)
7/5/12
Congratulations Nathen on all the good things happening in your life. You are one busy guy!
Have a great week.
Perry Dickison (Vancouver, BC)
6/5/12
Dear Nathen ~
This is totally my current theme - balancing social with solitude.
Only what I am struggling with is that I often feel when I am with others I am giving, giving, giving. How to let community nurture me instead of wanting to get away back to my solitude all the time. Or getting too lonely - on the other side of the scale?
I am excited to be consciously finding the balance in this now.
Zoey Wren (Port Moody, BC)
http://www.zoeywren.com/
5/5/12
Always great to hear from you brother Nathen
xo Ben Gonshor (Montreal, QC)
5/5/12
Thank You Nathen for the newsletter.
I do the 12 steps to keep me grounded since 2005.
Connected with my Higher Power and personally Knowing my Higher Power is what it is all about for me. I went from a spiritual being to the physical world and then from a physical being to the spiritual world. Which is why I meet people like you who are beautiful messengers of my love for life. Thank you for the concert at Unity of Chandler. Powerful Voice you are. Strength in your breath when I cannot utter the deepest love with words as you do. Truly a gift for us who cannot yet. Thank you for your support through lovingkindness.
Nicole Lynn Patti (Chandler AZ)
5/5/12
Community:
Mosiah 2:17 And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom;
that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings,
ye are only in the service of your God (From the Book of Mormon)
Solitude:
Enter your closet and commune with your GOD in thanksgiving and gratitude.
Love, KG Smith (Eugene, OR)
30/4/12
(About “Chanting and Chocolate”) Many thanks to everyone for a very beautiful and heartfelt evening of chanting.
And special thanks to Charles Cohen for getting the recordings of the two healing chants off so very quickly! I know it will be comforting for Dani and Phil to hear so many voices raised in blessing.
Charles Kaplan (Vancouver, BC)
Yes, thanks all - my heart is still bursting with joy. And melting into a pool of chocolate... Sounds pretty messy, I know.
It's very sweet to get the recordings out to those whose loved ones are struggling with health - I think my friend Lucy might appreciate them too.
Joan de Verteuil (Vancouver, BC)
30/4/12
Hi there
Just wanted to let you know that your “I Walk” chant was GREAT! People at CSL White Rock love it, Glenda Rae and Brett Wade sounded gorgeous performing it, and the congregation all knew it. (The congregation sang the whole thing, not just the first line.)
It’s really beautiful, Nathen. Just lovely, and perfect for Rev. Terry’s topic.
love
Diane Lines (Port Moody, BC)
http://www.DianeLines.com
24/4/12
Hi Nathen,
Took a breath (!) & wanted to send warm thoughts your way & let you know how much I enjoyed hanging with you and performing. As I reflect on it, it keeps feeling better & better - a lot of nuances & moments - & we were very tuned in to each other I felt! I wanted to let you know also how much positive feedback I have been getting about you & about our little combo from church folk. Everyone was much impressed, appreciated all of the efforts we made to bring the best experience possible... so I wanted to pass that on to you.
I said hello to Renee Morgan Brooks for you & she was glad to hear that we had worked together (I'll be doing the service with her next Sunday). Also I never had a chance to ask you to do the same for me with Jami Lula. We have been communicating about how we might work together for a while, so hearing that you are hooking up somehow feels good! Give him a hug for me!
Hope your travels were safe & restful & hope that we do it again soon somewhere in this world!!!!
Blessings & Peace,
Zephryn Conte, Musical Director at Unity of Chandler (Tempe, AZ)
19/4/12
Thank you, dear Nathen (for “Spirit Is Calling”)!
Charonne Sinclaire (West Vancouver, BC)
17/4/12
Dear Nathen,
What HELPS me to say YES to a limitless life and to KEEP the floodgates open?
LOVE and FAITH first and foremost, then PATIENCE to let my life "play out".
I used to look at certain circumstances as "challenges", but that left me with a negative feeling, because I know it is all perfection. Then when I reread Don Miguel Ruiz's book the Fifth Agreement, it came to me as this... It is all perfect, however, certain circumstances may appear less than perfect. I don't have to change the circumstance - I need to change my perspective. My life is my dream, and I choose what to believe and what not to believe. If I believe it is less than perfect - then it is. If I believe it is perfect - it is! One perspective leaves me wanting more, the other has me living in peace and harmony, with whatever happens. I don't always know the perfection, but with PATIENCE it usually plays out to where I can see the perfection. And sometimes I stand in my FAITH that it is all perfect. Everything happens for a loving reason, I know that with every fiber of my being.
Thank you for the commitment of sending out your newsletter and making your music. I read on Facebook that you and Jami Lula played together last weekend - that must have been awesome. I look forward to hearing both of you live, either together or separately.
Blessed Be!
Trinity Whittaker (Roseburg, OR)
11/4/12
“Spirit Is Calling” is wonderful
Love xxxooo
Ellen Miller (Kemptville, ON)
10/4/12
Hey Nathen....
Love “Spirit Is Calling”! You've got that vibe down so perfectly. Great feel... love the key change.
Looking forward to hearing what you add to our tune!!
Love...
JD Martin (Snowmass, CO)
http://Garrett-Martin.com
9/4/12
Dear Nathen,
I just read your newsletter. I want to thank you for writing on perseverance. I sit here with a mound of french homework to do (boring to me, and hard ) and as soon as I hit send I will do at least 20 minutes thanks to you...
I was at Alternatives a few weeks ago with your sister Karen (who is such a generous human being), and she played your video to the group on the Friday afternoon... The clients were touched as was I. One autistic fellow kept perfect rhythm for the entire concert. I hope you come and play for the clients of CROM. Your sister is working on it.
Good night Nathen... Sweet dreams to you and Sheila. Isn't it great you have moments you laugh out loud... Me too!!
Holly Fleming (Montreal, QC)
9/4/12
(About “Spirit Is Calling”)
Hi Nathen
Very nice. Really like the drum track - nice & punchy, and I like the way you used the drums in the verses. What did you use for drums? And how about the distorted guitar - was that your Stick disguised? Quite amazing! Of course it's the player that counts. Nice job!
Jennie Emery (Kankakee, IL)
9/4/12
Hi!
My HUGE appreciation for the beautiful Taizé Service at CSL White Rock on Saturday evening. The music, the readings and the rituals blended together into a ‘time out of time’ experience that made me glad I was part of it.
To each of you, thank you for sharing your gifts!
Rev. Dorothy Blandford (White Rock, BC)
9/4/12
(About “Spirit Is Calling”)
Nathen,
Thanks for the mp3. Great positive message! Keep it up, friend!
Blessings,
Stowe D Shockey (Nashville, TN)
http://www.flyinghighbook.com/
7/4/12
(About “Spirit Is Calling”)
Dear Nathen
Thank you! Happy Holiday weekend!
xoxo
Karen B Wells (Atlanta, GA)
7/4/12
Knowing that mankind was made in the image of GOD which is LOVE
Male & Female created He them which is the BODY OF CHRIST (Why We are One)
Jesus said what you have seen me do, do ye also (I am the way & the life)
Tomorrow we celebrate Him proving LIFE is eternal.
Love,
K.G. Smith (Eugene, OR)
7/4/12
Happy Easter Nathen
May you and yours have a super Easter together
Love
Craig McCulloch (LaSalle, QC)
7/4/12
(About “Spirit Is Calling”)
Thanks Nathen; I am excited.
Love
Marie Dyer (Calgary, AB)
7/4/12
Hey Nathen,
I keep meaning to e-mail you words of encouragement, but life is SO busy these days and I never seem to get to it.
Anyway, good on you for giving it a go - I hope your first years of focussing on your solo career without the distraction of the cover band thing are exceeding your expectations.
All the best on the road ahead!
Anthony Burbidge (Calgary, AB)
http://www.AnthonyBurbidge.com
7/4/12
I just listened to 'Spirit is Calling' - that was really great!
Thanks for the Free download - U are always inspiring & lifting my Spirit Up!
Blessings to U & Sheila for more JOY & LOVE, always. Truly. : )
Toresa Moriz (Kelowna, BC)
7/4/12
Keep on persevering, dear brother. Amen.
Ben Gonshor (Montreal, QC)
27/3/12
Nathen, What a treat and a blessing to hear from you. I love hearing from you so please keep me in your list and prayers. Some challenges have been given me so I love your messages and divine inspiration. Blessings and Love always,
Marion Hensley (Edmonton, AB)
24/3/12
Greetings son in law! I have just listened AGAIN to LOVE IS ALL OF US. This is now my favourite - I could listen to it over and over again - with the volume turned up high - it's the kind of music that makes a person want to clap, dance and sing along with joy.
Hugs, proud mother in law.
Trudi Reynolds (Vancouver, BC)
23/3/12
(About “Love Is All Of Us”)
Dear Nathen,
Thank you for sharing another wonderful song.
Blessed Be!
Trinity Whittaker (Roseburg, OR)
22/3/12
(About “Love Is All Of Us”)
Thank you. I really look forward to these every month.
Hugs!
Katherine Scott (Gibsons, BC)
21/3/12
Hi Tom (Arntzen) & Nathen,
THANK YOU so very much for the music on Sunday. The way it wove together with the meditation and the lesson was just marvelous. Just an excellent work. Your talent and spirit helped create a very successful worship experience.
Deepest gratitude,
Rev. Martha Mosley, Unity of Vancouver (Vancouver, BC)
21/3/12
Great News and Best Wishes!
Thank you for all you do.
Nicole Patti (Chandler, AZ)
21/3/12
Hi Nathen
It is never a problem when you hear from a loved one.
I am really sorry to have missed you when you were here (in Montreal) but I did have other previous engagements... I guess that is what you get being married to a big shot!
Always glad to here from you remember "even the longest journey starts with the first step"
Have a great day.
Craig McCulloch (Montreal, QC)
20/3/12
(About “Love Is All Of Us”)
Love the song! Makes me wanna slap a tambourine. :) Thanks for sending and thanks for a great Skype session. Trusting everything is working in your favor with groove and ease. XO
Ty Andrews (Atlanta, GA)
http://www.thinkupcreative.com/
20/3/12
(About “Love Is All Of Us”)
It's wonderful, Nathen!
Thank you again!
Joy Katzen-Guthrie (Palm Harbor, FL)
19/3/12
Hey Nathen
Very nice. Just wondered... Did you think at all of adding a bass vocal... Not sure if this was what you're going for but all it needs is a bass vocal and you'd have that authentic American-Gospel sound! This from your loving Canadian friend now in the US & exposed often to that American-gospel thing. LOL.
Also, just a thought... And I know you'll of course be singing your own music as it must be and as only you can, but if you're ever interested in shopping tunes... Are you aware of Guy Penrod? Used to sing with the Gaithers and now on his own. Pretty Christian traditional but I think he's branched out a little re a more universal text-style... Just a thought.
Anyway, your vocals are fantastic... As always of course.
Love
Jennie Emery (Kankakee, IL)
19/3/12
Thank you, Nathen, can't wait to hear the mp3's, everything you do is exquisite. There is no hurry, I know how busy you are. Wishing you many beautiful travels and much joy in your home on the water!
Joy Katzen-Guthrie (Palm Harbor, FL)
http://www.JoyfulNoise.net
23/3/12
(About Kemptville House Concert)
We really enjoyed the evening with you and your guests and Nathen.
It is apparent that he has found the peace that comes with knowing that he is serving God through the gifts that He has given him.
Blessings,
Dan Callaghan (Kemptville, ON)
18/3/12
It's Sunday morning and Peter and I are groovin' and snappin' and wigglin' to your LOVE IS ALL OF US!
What a fun song and your voice is great for gospel, Nathen...
Sending you our love,
Nancy and Peter Mortifee (Vancouver, BC)
17/3/12
(About “Love Is All Of Us”)
Thank you so much for sending this beautiful song. I love it!
I really appreciate your kindness (and talent, and personality, and generosity, etc., etc.)
Marj Sinal, Unity Church of Calgary (Calgary, AB)
17/3/12
Hi, Nathen.
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you and Sheila.
I just wanted to tell you that I REALLY enjoyed "Love Is All Of Us". It's very uplifting and brought a smile to my face and warmed my heart!
Daisy Mak (Vancouver, BC)
17/3/12
(About “Love Is All Of Us”
I love your new song, Nathen!! Gorgeous and fun! :) xo
Jason Sugar (Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean)
http://www.breakthroughadventures.com/
17/3/12
You are such an inspiration!
Christopher Joseph (Sylvania, OH)
13/3/12
Thank you for your thoughts on Faith and Fear, it got me thinking about my Faith and what I am struggling with right now. Your messages are always something to think about and I Thank You With Love,
Barbara Christie (Abbotsford, BC)
13/3/12
As always your timing is perfect.
Thanks for you.
Russell Marsland (New Westminster, BC)
http://www.russellmarsland.com/
13/3/12
Just had a look... Wonderful sharing on “Faith”. Thank you for your perspective and heartfelt inspirational words. Exactly what I needed to read. Perfect. Well expressed and meaningful. I am certain that I will go back to read it again. Love and blessings to you! Robyn Tracy Guerreiro (Kelowna, BC)
12/3/12
Aloha Dear Nathen...
I AM KEEPING THE FLOODGATES OPEN!!! Wahooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
Mucho Mahalo .. Thank you big time in Hawaiian!!!
Lummu's,
Mahalia Micheals (Hawaii)
12/3/12
I say praise God because Love has no opposite! Love is the ground of being. Nothing arises without Love, not even fear.
Michael Ludwig (Seattle, WA)
12/3/12
This is lovely, Nathen. Thanks for sharing it with me! How are you enjoying your (relatively) new home? You're next to Terry, I believe I remember you saying. We have only been to the Centre once since I saw you at the fish store last summer, and of course you weren't playing. But, I know that you said you usually play on the first Sunday of the month... correct? We will see you eventually.
Take care Nathen,
All my best,
Val MacDonald (Maple Ridge, BC)
http://www.foodforthoughtconsulting.ca/
12/3/12
Go with FAITH brother! Was great to see you (in Montreal). You sounded fantastic. Can't wait to hear the next album!
Ben Gonshor (Montreal, QC)
9/3/12
Hello Nathen,
I was delighted to receive your CD "Little by Little" and honestly felt as I placed it in the car CD player, "Well, I'll give it a try!”. I was thrilled from the first phrase to the last tone of the bell at the variety, diction, phrasing and breath control you demonstrated throughout the tracks. I loved the title song, Breathe and your simply beautiful and powerful rendition of Psalm 96.
I must have played the entire CD at least 5 times since you gave it to me last Friday night (8 days ago) and have arleady played it to several friends who were equally entranced by your music and lyrics.
You have come a long way since the noisy and somewhat rambunctious teenager of the 70's! Your music shows a spiritual growth and maturity which is a joy to have been a wee bit a part of and to have witnessed.
You have offered to be a musical part of a celebration of the Eucharist (Mass) with me at a time in the future - an occasion to which I will look forward with delight!
I shall be purchasing several copies as Christmas gifts for my family and friends.
"May God bless the work of your hands" (as my favourite seminary professor and advisor often said to me).
Shalom, Namaste, Irini, Pace, Paix, Ciao, Salaam and Peace,
Fr. Mike Shaw (Montreal, QC)
8/3/12
Hey Nathen,
Your concert in Portland was great!!! It was wonderful seeing and hearing you do an entire show. Here's hoping we work together again this year in Eugene.
Lots of love my friend,
Craig Benelli (Portland, OR)
http://www.4storieshigh.com/
7/3/12
Hi Nathen
It was a wonderful night (at the Yellow Door in Montreal) on Saturday. Your wonderful spirit comes through your music and is truly uplifting. As I looked at you I was still able to
see that 14 yr. old boy who I met and treasured those many years ago and I rejoice in all that you have become over these years. You are so fortunate to have Sheila to breathe with and I know that you know that. Thank you so very much.
John LeGros (Kingston, ON)
6/3/12
(About my House Concert in Kemptville)
Dear Ellen, dear Allison,
Thank you very much for the wonderful evening. We enjoyed Nathen's songs and his Stick very much. Everybody was so nice and friendly, it was just wonderful.
Thank you very much again,
Leon and Stefanie Manthey (Kemptville, ON)
6/3/12
Hi Nathen. I enjoyed your show at the Yellow Door. Keep up the good work. I know I didn't get a chance to chat with you. Too many people. That's cool though, we'll get our chance one day. I did speak with (Father) John, and he mentioned that he was working on a folk camp reunion for summer of 2013. I am looking forward to being involved in this endeavor. Hopefully, you will be involved. Till then, love and peace.
Gord Fleming (Montreal, QC)
http://echohunters.com/
5/3/12
Dearest Nathen ,
Wishing you a wonderful House Concert in Kemptville this evening and a great visit with your Mom.
I am ever grateful for any time we get to hang together and the place , the very special place , you have in all our lives .
Keep shining, my dear friend and brother - this world need more lighthouses of love (if that's not the most hippy dippy thing I have ever come up with , I don't what would be !!! :))) .... but that's how I see you - strong and bright, bringing comfort, reflection, hope and positiveness in all the directions your spirit and work reaches.
Take care , good trip back and be in touch ! Big hello and hug to Sheila from us - make it a group one !
With much love ,
Arleen Boyer, Pat and zee H'amigos xoxo (LaSalle, QC)
5/3/12
It was great seeing you Saturday night (at the Yellow Door in Montreal) . The music was awesome as usual.
Pauline LeBlanc (Montreal, QC)
4/3/12
Dear Nathen,
Thanks so much for a totally "heart opening" heartwarming evening. Your music and performance was captivating!
I have been listening to your CD this morning… 2x’s… I love it… I just wanted to tell you that! Hope the concert in Kemptville goes well tonight.
Gratefully,
Holly Fleming xo (Montreal, QC)
25/2/12
(About “I Say Yes”) Thanks, Nathen! Love your music!
Sincerely,
David T. Pudelwitts-St.Albans (Scottsdale, AZ)
24/2/12
I am continually awed by the way your words flow Nathen, even in speech you sound like a song and I say it’s about time you read some Earnest Holmes ... since you play for so many of his followers :)
Linda Leadley (Burnaby, BC)
24/2/12
Love your profile pic (on facebook) and how wonderful to be connected through New Pathway To Healing. Love and light and here's to the flow of creativity.
Mary McManus (Brookline, MA)
23/2/12
Thanks for the great guest post Nathen! Thought your friends would love to read it!
http://www.newpathwaytohealing.com/blog/a-new-beginning-open-wide-the-floodgates/
Petey Silveira (Longwood, FL)
http://www.newpathwaytohealing.com/
20/2/12
Hi Nathen,
Thank you so much for your mighty contribution to our service Sunday. You asked for information on my talk topic and then selected and performed two songs that went beyond perfect. By the time I walked up to speak, the atmosphere in the room was infused with openness and love. I wonder if I even needed to say anything as it was already done! Thank you again for your open heart and your deep listening.
Blessings in all ways,
Rev Sharon Lee Foley
Portland Center for Spiritual Living (Portland, OR)
19/2/12
Damn it, Nathen!
I can't get your song (“I Say Yes”) out of my head.
All day!
Especially those stops.
I see us playing that at (Jack Canfield’s) Breakthrough To Success (in August)... Unless you come up with something better, and if you do, I hope it will be with me!
Jana Stanfield (Nashville, TN)
http://www.janastanfield.com/
19/2/12
SOOOOOO happy for the love and the connection and the deepening! Thank you for your amazing gifts and talents you shared in our home and with our peeps! Everyone who was here has been RAVING about you!! :) It was such a blessing to have you here with us!!! YUMMY!! More please! :)"
Terra Bundance (Portland, OR)
19/2/12
So great to meet you, dear brother!!
I wanted to forward you - from Mark (last night) Rich Aydelotts number in Vancouver - with the RIFE machine: 360-609-1070
If you can stop and do it - TOTALLY worth it - it is amazing & I've used it for many things!
Blessings dear one - looking forward to seeing/hearing/feeling you again. Safe travels and love to your wife!
Stasia Bliss (Portland, OR)
19/2/12
Nice meeting you last eve, brother. And very kind of you to acknowledge the other high vibe men in the room. I too do that at my events at times but it's never been 50/50 men and women!
Just saw you're Facebook friends with Barry Goldstein. Do you know him? He's my former college roommate and one of my best friends since the 80s!
Peace,
Dave Markowitz (Portland, OR)
15/2/12
Hi Nathen ~
(About “I Say Yes”) Nice tune! Thank you.
I feel your heart in everything you do.
Keep ‘em coming!
Zoey Wren (Port Moody, BC)
http://www.zoeywren.com/
15/2/12
(About “I Say Yes”) Rock on!
Very hip and cool!
Sue K Riley (Clearwater, FL)
http://www.suekriley.com/
15/2/12
(About “I Say Yes”) I say "Yes"! Thank you!
Charonne Sinclaire (West Vancouver, BC)
15/2/12
(About “I Say Yes”) I say yes to this song!
It's a blast to listen to... and not only that, it sticks in my head.
Very nice!
Enjoyed the chat last night... thank you for taking the time.
Jana Stanfield (Nashville, TN)
http://www.janastanfield.com/
15/2/12
(About “I Say Yes”) I love the positivity of the song and I really like the beat. Great work!
Kim Mullin (Cobourg, ON)
15/2/12
(About “I Say Yes”) Thanks Nathen! What a Great Way to start a Wednesday!
Sandra Malone (Riverdale, GA)
6/2/12
OK - So I "opened the floodgate" and amazing things are happening. I have received 4 very large orders for my business and today I get a call from the man who is organizing the Creative Stitches Shows. I had signed up for only the one in Abbotsford. He asked if I would mind sharing a booth in Victoria with an author who will be teaching at the show. For that he will give me a free booth ($600 cost) and upgrade my booth in Abbotsford!!! I am just going to wait for all the other things to come my way
Namaste
Shirley Henderson (Surrey, BC)
5/2/12
Happy New Year!
We had our wrap-up meeting yesterday and you were all highly praised and appreciated. I send you all a special thank-you from the organizing committee!
They do not have the exact counts regarding how many people were served last year but by three of catering trucks calculations - close to 3600 turkey dinners were served.
Could you all please send me the names of the performers in your groups as well as your websites so we may include them on the Oppenheimer Website.http://www.oppenheimerdinner.ca/
We also have a few photos and would like to attach names to the photos with your permission.
All the best to you and hope to see you next year - Saturday,December 22nd 2012.
love,
Frances Flanagan (Vancouver, BC)
5/2/12
Dear Nathen,
Great to hear that you have discovered Ernest Holmes! He is the best "translator" of the ideas of Science of Mind and put my wife and I on the fast track to true spiritual understanding! He is "the Man." So yes indeed, open wide the floodgates! There is a spiritual lake dammed up in most souls that needs to be a free flowing river.
Sincerely,
David T. Pudelwitts-St.Albans (Scottsdale, AZ)
4/2/12
Bonjour Nathen,
Your music is beautiful, and even more so is the loving-kindness that you exude with every breath, every smile... Our chanting experience together on Monday morning was one of the best highlights of the Posi Music Festival (in Orlando) for me. From the heart, merci!
Christine Moughamian (Wilmington, NC)
3/2/12
Wow, you rock Nathen... !!! Thank you for your deepening... for sharing your deepening… ! :) I feel my home close... It is waiting for me on the garden emerald isle of Kauai... Acoustic harmonic resonance is there... and in my heart... What a marriage! I just did my first interview for my book this AM and it was sooooooo much fun. I Loved it. I am in a tropical jungle... being hugged by mother nature.
sending love and deep respect,
Mahalia Michaels xo (Hawaii)
http://mahaliamichaels.com/
3/2/12
Hi Nathen. It is always so great to hear from you and learn about all the wonderful things you are doing. I was so disappointed I did not see you in Eugene this last summer. I am still living in Grand Forks and am still feeling the need to move somewhere where there is an active Center like the Eugene Center. I know you are doing real well and I know it is continuing.
With lots of Love,
Gerona Alderin (Grand Forks, BC)
3/2/12
Congrats on all of your wonderful musical adventures my friend:) It sounds like lots of great things are happening for you! Yahoo! We enjoyed our brief visit with you and Sheila at Shawn's B-day. Looking forward to spending more time with you both soon.
Much love,
Jeanette O’Keeffe (Surrey, BC)
http://www.mooncoinproductions.com/
3/2/12
Your message is exactly what I needed to hear today.
Still working on the abun "dance" part of this.
Thanks for your support.
With love,
Russell Marsland (New Westminster, BC)
http://www.russellmarsland.com/
3/2/12
Thanks Nathen - keep on going!
Cheers,
Kirsten Cameron (Vancouver, BC)
3/2/12
Dearest Nathen,
Great newsletter! Thank you for including me on all of this. It is wonderful and exciting. I'm going to try to make it to Kirtan this evening, but am
battling ear infections, so we shall see.
Seva's newsletter is at press now, but here's a sneak peak for you. I think you'll be interested in the Making Miracles book and article on page 4. I haven't yet read Ernest Holmes' "Science Of Mind" but reading your words about it made me think very much about the "Making Miracles" book. Perhaps closer to the May event at Banyen, you might be able to spread the word to
your network, since it seems like a good fit. It is Constance's wish at Namaste Publishing to have May declared by the City of Vancouver as "Making Miracles" month and she wants to have Vancouver as Miracle Making city… and have that power spread, like the Occupy movement, to other cities globally. It's a big vision, but she also followed her heart with Eckhart Tolle so many years ago and look where that led!
Please do mark your calendar for April 26th and Seva's 30th anniversary reception at the Pendulum Gallery. We really hope that you and Sheila can be there.
With love and thanks,
Heather Wardle, Development Director, Seva Canada, (Vancouver, BC)
http://www.seva.ca/
3/2/12
Nathen,
It's been a while, I know, but I think of you and Sheila a lot. Just as you have found a new path to explore on your epic journey, I too have been on a journey... I am reading a book of daily reflections inspired by the Native Peoples of the World entitled "Native Wisdom for White Minds" by Anne Wilson Schaef. I bought the book about 10 years ago and never even opened the cover until about 4 or five months ago when I began this new journey. The title had always intrigued me… I have not been disappointed… What an incredible book! It's not a book you read in one or two sittings. You read a page that corresponds with each day and then reflect upon it… It's been very enlightening… and exciting... There is an incredible amount to learn from this planet of ours - we must remember though (and I believe this might be what you are getting from Science of Mind) Knowledge can be learned - Wisdom must be lived!
I wish you and Sheila enough..
Kathy Willis (Chandler, AZ)
3/2/12
Good morning,
Looks like a drizzly Vancouver morning here right now!
I so enjoy hearing from you and about your travels. Your life is so rich, thank you for sharing it with all of us. And, I just know, that being part of our family helps a great deal!!
One of these days I hope to see your floating home, prairie people have such a fascination with water, along with a few other things.
Take care, my cousin,
Colleen Bernard (Kitchener, ON)
2/2/12
Wow Nathen,
You sure have been in the center of abundance. We accept your invitation. We must, because we must move forward, not backwards, with our musical path. This is cool.
We released our 5th CD just last month and will do a CD release concert on Feb 11th in my home town (Marshalltown, Iowa) at a lovely remodelled theatre where I used to go to see movies when I was a kid. We performed at The Jean Seberg Film Festival there in November and set up this concert then.
We are so excited about the CD Gone... Aloft and this concert. It was such a lovely journey and the performances are stunning. I’ve attached the last tune from the CD; let us know what you think.
Life is a blessing.
Mark & Amy Adams-Westin (Saint Paul, MN)
http://www.amyandadams.com/
2/2/12
Thank You for the Christlike thoughts.
I spent my birthday last month in Salt Lake City with my Mother, Sister, Brother and two Sons, Etc.
I am glad you are reading Ernest’s views, they speak to me the truth of what I believe.
I know that IT is Spirit... Has No Form... But Is All Form.
IT created Mankind, in Its OWN IMAGE, which is LOVE.
CHRIST is the LOVE of IT made manifest in the FLESH
Jesus did that to show us the way to live which is to LOVE and to prove that LIFE IS ETERNAL
The one true twofold commandment is,
LOVE IT WITH ALL YOUR HEART MIND AND SOUL and
LOVE YOUR BROTHER / SISTER AS YOURSELF
Like it says in the BOOK OF MORMON
ALL ARE BORN WITH THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST
SO THEY MAY KNOW GOOD FROM EVIL
I believe the original unedited BOOK is the only truth in the MORMON religion
In the BIBLE it says IF YOU DON'T LOVE YOUR BROTHER / SISTER YOU don't LOVE GOD
I think I have ranted enough.
Hope to see you in Eugene for the rally if not before.
Love and Peace
K.G. Smith (Eugene, OR)
2/2/12
Dear Nathen,
Thanks again for sending me such a nice monthly story on what you're doing these days. I can't tell you anything that is that big & expansive about what I'm up to, so I'll have to resort to a little tale about pens & pencils. About Christmas time I managed to fill the third display case that I bought with my creations. I sold the whole first case to my friend in Vancouver whose name is Terry Tobias. Since them my best deal with a friend has been about 10 of them, but now I've started making a very different collection. My 1st 3 cases all had 16 pens and 16 pencils in them made with 16 kinds of hardwoods! But the one that I'm doing now will hold 6 different kinds of writing tools, including my first ever fountain pens. So if you're interested for any reason, I can e-mail you photos of them.
Cheers,
David Balser (New Denver, BC)
29/1/12
Thanks AGAIN for the House Concert!!! It was an enjoyable, uplifting evening.
Namaste
Shirley Henderson (White Rock, BC)
28/1/12
Nathen,
Just listened to "Jump Right In" and thought of my own transformation. It's going along fine as I am letting go and letting God deal with many of my old worries and problems as I approach them. Humpty Dumpty is a great character to relate too. Thanks for the inspiration and the great music but most of all for sharing with me. God bless you.
Irene Keegan (St. Petersburg, FL)
28/1/12
Nathen!!!
So great to see/hear/talk to you again! Thanks for coming down and sharing your music, talents, and wisdom with us at Mike Morales’ place. Marcia and I had a great time. AND - always cool to see you play that NS stick. It definitely has me wondering about making an addition to my arsenal. :-)
I’ve just signed up for your newsletter etc. Looking forward to seeing you again sometime.
Be well my friend,
Dino Mattieligh (Seattle, WA)
26/1/12
I just finished listening to your CD and LOVE it. “Conscious pop” is a great description. Superb writing and arrangements - and that voice! I'm so glad I am beyond the age of jealousy. Good work my friend. So glad I had a chance to share an evening of music with you!
Larry Murante (Seattle, WA)
http://LarryMurante.com
25/1/12
Dear (Rev.) Terry and Nathen,
Thank you for a very special (Satsang) evening... a ‘time out of time’. You complement each other so well. So glad I chose to go.
Warmly,
Rev. Dorothy Blandford (White Rock, BC)
23/1/12
Nathen,
You are a beautiful and needed spirit in this world. So glad I got to meet you and hopefully will get to spend more time with you in the not-too-distant future. Keep doing what you do, my friend!
Stowe D Shockey (Nashville, TN)
www.FlyingHighBook.com
18/1/12
(About the Posi Music Festival)
hey love
loved loved loved your chanting thing - it was the highlight of my week... i was fine to have you ask me to sing with you, i was just so rendered by all that had come before that i was a fry basket... but it turned out to be a pretty sweet moment for all of us so thank YOU!
adoring you from the south
Karen Drucker (San Raphael, CA)
www.KarenDrucker.com
16/1/12
Dear Nathen,
Thank You so much for traveling to St Pete and performing at 1st Unity yesterday! What a Glorious service with your unique sound and fabulous voice. I had intended to go to a different service in Tampa yesterday but apparently the Universe conspired to have me at 1st Unity to hear your beautiful music and message. What a delight! I Am totally enjoying the CD. Thank You again for being there and feeding my soul!
Namaste
Alan Shipe (St. Petersburg, FL)
13/1/12
I listened to “Jump Right In” last night, and I love it. You are so adept at putting process to music. I always feel moved and uplifted by your lyrics and Spirit with which you sing them. Well done! And thanks for sharing.
Jenny Spencer (Vancouver, BC)
www.JennySpencer.com
10/1/12
Loved having you here (at Spiritual Living Center of Atlanta), my friend. You were terrific!
Rev. David Ault (Atlanta, GA)
www.DavidAult.com
7/1/12
Hi, Nathen.
I just downloaded and listened to your song "Jump Right In". What a great song to start the new year with!
Parts of your song reminded me of Sting's "She's Too Good For Me" which I've always liked because it's such a fun and funny song.
Warm hugs,
Daisy Mak (Vancouver, BC)
7/1/12
Thank you! Love (“Jump Right In”) - it is a rocker; (my granddaughter) Maddy will love to dance to it!
Blessings,
Charonne Sinclair (West Vancouver, BC)
6/1/12
Hi Doll,
Love “Jump Right In”! Reminds me of a dream I had... I was standing on a cliff with a few other folks, contemplating how to get down. You could see hurt and bloody people all down the side of the cliff and at the bottom, death and dismemberment everywhere. Really pretty graphic and horrid. And then a voice said “Just Fly”, and I did. Pretty powerful dream for me at the time!
Love you,
Lauri Lyster (Whistler, BC)
5/1/12
Thanks Nathen, hope you had a brilliant Christmas and New Year’s season! Keep plucking our heart strings, baby!
Sincerely,
David T. Pudelwitts-St.Albans (Scottsdale, AZ)
5/1/12
Thank U, Nathen : )
I just listened to “Jump Right In” - it's inspiring. Just what I needed to hear.
Blessings for a wonderful, Happy New Year to U & Sheila.
Truly,
Toresa Moriz (Kelowna, BC)
4/1/12
Hi My Soul Brother!
I’m totally digging “Jump Right In”, as it's pretty much where my life has been the past 2 1/2 years, both with my move to Santa Fe, and now to San Diego. I've been marinating a song called "New Mexico" that's about learning to fly. And here I am flying around and jumping in the ocean. Talk about freedom! Great tune, and very timely - for all of us.
Can’t wait to see you & give you a big hug, Nathen!
Virtual hugs in the meantime,
Teri Wilder (San Diego, CA)
www.TeriWilder.com
3/1/12
Thank you so much, Nathen. I'm honored.
And I'm taking your advice and "jumping right in..." The only way to live life.
With love,
Catherine Garland (Aspen, CO)
3/1/12
Hi Nathen,
Very much enjoying your free monthly mp3s.
Happy New year and my best to Sheila.
Greg Howard (Charlottesville, VA)
www.GregHoward.com
3/1/12
Hi Nathen,
Thank-you very much! A very happy New Year to you. :-)
I hope it is filled with all good things.
Your generosity is always heartwarming. Thank you for sending the e-mails that you do, with the free mp3s.
Sora (Calgary, AB)
www.SoraMusic.ca
3/1/12
Hi Nathen,
David and I want to thank you for your beautiful music at St. Paul’s Labyrinth (in Vancouver). You added a very special peacefulness to our time there.
We also want to wish you and Sheila a blessed new year.
Blessings,
Donna Millar (Vancouver, BC)
www.DonnaMillarInspirations.ca
3/1/12
Dearest Nathen,
May 2012 continue to be a year of self discovery and creation of art that is meaningful to you and touches people's hearts and souls.
All my love,
Ben Gonshor (Montreal, QC)
22/12/11
Hi everyone,
I woke up with a smile on my face. I was literally dreaming about the night we had.
People said it was one of the most beautiful Candlelighting Services (at Unity of Vancouver) ever. The music was stellar and so very heartfelt.
Everyone shone and sparkled.
Thank you all for your hard work and generosity of time to create the evening. I am honoured to be a part of such talent and soul filled music.
Merry Christmas all,
May the new year be blessed with good tidings....
xox
Beverley Elliott (North Vancouver, BC)
20/12/11
Hi Nathen -
Just listened to your latest BlogTalk radio interview (with Petey Silveira) - very nice indeed. Well done.
I can fully relate to many of your words (in your December/January newsletter) about the meaning of home. As for the topic of Ordinary/Extraordinary, which if I remember correctly you introduced in your November newsletter, this is something to which I have been giving much thought of late also. I’m sure you may be familiar with the concept of mindfulness - which partly involves, in brief, literally becoming "mindful" of every moment, i.e., being totally aware, with every sense (including the 5 physical senses) of our being as to what is occurring. For example, when washing dishes, perhaps a tiresome task, we can choose to focus on the frustration of such a seemingly mundane duty, or we can choose to become one with the experience - noticing the smell of the soap, the warmth of the water, the squeak of the dishes as they become clean, the sparkle or cleanliness being created through our hands... And when we eat, do we just go through the motions or do we truly taste and fully experience the food. (Well, that's one area where I don't usually have a problem *smile*). Either way, through just being aware in every moment, any task or activity may become a meditation in its own right and perhaps it is this which allows us to recognize that even the ordinary can be sacred. I wonder if this is what the monks refer to in the idea of living simply - that within the ordinary actually lies the extraordinary. I think of this at times, such as when I'm taking my dog Buddy out in the early morning just to do his thing as usual. It is a cold winter morning, but all is quiet and suddenly overhead flies a flock of geese - ordinary? Quite extraordinary I think.
One of your comments though helped me realize perhaps part of what I struggle with is that there is, or was, something in me which longs for the extraordinary - in the worldly sense. And perhaps now that I am seeing more extraordinary in the ordinary, that drive towards "extraordinary" pursuits is changing. My efforts towards "extraordinary", (in the sense of worldly success) have not yielded overly great results, so here I am still trying to figure out how I am meant to contribute and what is truly mine to do. While there are frustrations, I am also trying to be grateful for this time to
reflect, so that whatever the next pursuit, it will be, if nothing else,
extraordinary in its genuineness - I think it was Mother Teresa who said
something like - If you are doing what you are meant to be doing, you will be given all you need to do it...
Well, I'm not sure where all of this came from, accept that, a longtime
friend wrote the other day and among other things, asked if I was happy... such a simple, yet seemingly loaded question. I thought it was interesting that she should ask this in light of your ordinary/extraordinary thoughts, which I have been also pondering of late. So, I am going to write to her today, but since I came across your email first in reviewing my in-box, I just felt moved to share some of these thoughts with you.
While I'm writing here, on a different note, I'd like to wish you and Sheila a very warm and merry Christmas. Also, I want to let you know how much I will miss being a part of the Unity Candle lighting this year. Aside from the fact that I had such a great time last year playing the djembe, I truly felt honored to have been included with such a great musical team - as always. Did I mention how much I loved playing the djembe! As I also wrote to Linda a while ago today, please be sure to say a big "hello" to everyone from me tomorrow. I'll be with you in spirit.
Much love,
Jennie Emery (Kankakee, IL)
19/12/11
Thank you for your wonderful gifts of sound and joy at Christmas In The Round! Can’t wait till the next gig/event/celebration!!! Yeah baby!!!
Jerry DesVoignes (Vancouver, BC)
www.HealingVoices.net
19/12/11
Hello Jerry DesVoignes and friends,
Thank you so much for a magnificent evening (Christmas in the Round). The only wish I could have, would be that the whole of Vancouver could participate in this inspiring event. I am now ready for Christmas with love and good feelings in my heart.
You are deeply appreciated.
Merry Christmas
Brenda Dineen (Vancouver, BC)
18/12/11
Very interesting question, Nathen!!! We have moved very little. I was raised in one home from the time I was 4 and my parents stayed there until I was in my 50s. It held MANY wonderful memories and as a family, we still talk about many things that went on there. We had the best childhood. I have never been back there since it was sold and knocked down - can't do it. Rich and I built a house in North Van and stayed there for over 32 years. We raised our 2 girls and 6 basset hounds there. Same scenario there, can’t go back since selling it and many wonderful memories are still in our hearts and minds. I am afraid that I became very emotionally attached to my homes - not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. We do need to remember that the actual building is only “stuff” and the home part is the people that we shared that “building” with. It doesn’t seem to have the same feeling now, as we are in a small condo and don’t have as much activity going on. A different time in our lives and I am sure that this is all part of the “plan”. We have done our thing and now it is time for the next generation to do it all over again.
Home has been good to me and it is neat to hear about other’s experiences - like yourself. We just assume that everyone has the same experience, and of course this is far from the truth. There may be many out there who have never had a “home” as we know it. It is something to be cherished and to be thankful for.
Thanks for making me think about this and now some tears are flowing. Good release.
Namaste
Shirley Henderson (White Rock, BC)
17/12/11
Christmas In The Round - What a magical night! All of you are amazing musicians, and you bring so much Joy to this special time of year. Thanks so much.
Kim Tebbutt (Tsawwassen, BC)
17/12/11
Hi Nathen:
I was so impressed with your newsletter that I had to share what I feel about home with you. Below is an Blog that I wrote about “Home” last summer.
I have moved more than you, and have never been able to feel at home anywhere. I sold my house in Calgary and moved to Vancouver, where I am now staying with my parents until I figure out where I want to be.
Merry Christmas if you celebrate that, and happy holidays if you don't. Namaste.
Caterina B (White Rock, BC)
www.ReikiHouse.ca
PS: Love the loving kindness wishes you give in your newsletter. I use something similar with some of my clients.
Home
What does home mean to you?
Does it mean a warm cozy space to call your own?
Somewhere where love resides?
Is home where all of your possessions are?
What about all of those people in life who do not have a home, either physically, emotionally or spiritually?
These are the people who need a home the most.
These wonderful people who have just forgotten where they belong are the ones who come to me and I help them find their way home.
Once people remember what home feels like and how safe it is, then they can move forward. They will feel more at ease, relaxed and can see life with the sun shining and not with a cloud that is over it.
I have often in my life felt like I am not at home. I think the experience of moving many times as a young person within a military family made me feel like there might always be a new home just around the corner.
I lost the feeling of home because I thought it had to be a place.
I thought it had to be a solid structure, where I could lay my head at night in the knowledge that I was safe and secure within my home.
I often thought that also meant family friends and loved ones.
As I practiced Reiki and became a Life Coach, I learned that when they say home is where the heart is, it means where your heart is. Where your love is. The love for yourself.
I may not be finished with the geography of home yet, but I feel I am getting closer to it.
In my heart and in my soul I have found home. The love that I have for me at this point in my life has shown me that I will always be at home no matter where I go. Wherever I travel or decide to move my life again, I will always have me with me.
I will always have my memories, my gifts, my love for myself, my love for all who touch my world, my desires, and my intelligence. I can never loose those things.
That is what home is about. Feeling at home with yourself. Feeling ok with what is.
Beyond that, it’s all just geography. Having the ability to help anyone feel at home around me is something I have loved to be able to do for others. What better thing is there to do than help people feel like they have found home.
For those of you who feel like you are not home, where it is and what it feels like, it’s all about the love you have for yourself.
When you are cold and tired, when you are hungry and you feel like you are a long way from home, remember to find joy in the things around you, find joy in your heart and your soul. You won’t find home by looking for it outside; look inside of you - it’s there, I promise.
I feel like I am on a mission in this life: to love everyone for who they are and who they are not, and to help those who don’t know how to love themselves remember that home is with them wherever they go.
So welcome home my friends, welcome home. In every minute of every day. For you are love.
17/12/11
Good morning Nathen,
To me home is where it has been for 45 + years. It is the humble place that John & I bought together in June of 1967, before our children were born. It manifests who we have become through the evolution of our married life. It may have been spruced up, and remodeled through our journey, but it still has the special bits such as the imprints of 3 children on the cement patio, the tree planted when one of them was in 5th grade, and the signs painted by grandchildren for Grandpa’s “Wine Shed”.
There are so many stories attached to this home, some happy, some sad, and all irreplaceable as learning experiences while travelling our path. It is, in the end, where our hearts are.
Have a merry day.
Love,
Peggy Yankacy (Ferndale, WA) XOXO
17/12/11
Good day wishes to you, Nathen :)
So wonderful to hear from you... Okay, I am SOOOOO excited that I will be meeting you when you’re here in AZ in April. Yay!!!
Thank you for the share of your beautiful home... Wow, so peaceful and serene - you live in BLISSVILLE dontcha? Very VERY nice. I can definitely see how you feel so blessed. Happy for you! :)
I am not aware of how it works when you schedule your concerts but, this past weekend, a few friends took me to the Whole Life Center at Shadow Rock to hear an amazing meditative concert. Nathen, the view was absolutely amazing and oh so stunning. Sending you a pic. As music was playing, I was able to look out the HUGE open windows facing to the West and admire the beautiful mountains, the open sky and AZ’s unique sunset. I honestly felt like I had been taken away into the heavens above, just floating with the music.
Perhaps the places that you play also have this sort of thing as well? AZ is graced with so much beauty, and the music that wonderful people like you share makes that beauty shine even more. Please do keep me posted... I'll round up a bunch of my friends and we’ll make an adventure of it!
Wishing you and your lovely family a wonderful, loving, joy-filled holiday season...
Much love and warm hugs to ya,
Cindy Rae (Phoenix, AZ)
16/12/11
Nathen, “Home" is listening to your music, because it brings me back to my heart.
Joyanna Anthony (West Vancouver, BC)
15/12/11
Wow Nathen... This one really tugged at my heart strings. Thank you for sharing your open heart.
I LOVE home, yet I have felt homeless for years (without owning my own place or having a fixed address)... I have lived in well over 50 addresses (my mom has gone through several address books on my behalf)... I love the comforts of a nice, cozy space with beautiful, elegant surroundings. Why I have not created this for my life yet is beyond me. Presently, I am in the most gorgeous O'hana Home on the Big Island of Hawaii, surrounded by 3 acres of lush, tropical forest... mango, papaya, avocado, macadamia, passionfruit, estate grown Kona coffee ... and frogs, geckos, wild chickens, cats and a loud rooster. I am here with two superrrrrr loving humans who love and accept all of me: Hawaiian Friends Dhiana and Big Z. We laugh and celebrate life beautifully together and we have a soul family connection.
I am a few miles from 3 lovely bays where I have been swimming playfully with the kahuna spinner dolphins. This is a paradise; it is magic. Does it reflect the home I have come home to in my heart, I wonder? Was it my personal inquiry, awkward development and conscious growth that got me here?... It still is not MY home, it is temporary, again...
This is what I write to my friends and family who ask for my address: I give it to them always with an addendum that “this is not permanent”. I am 40 and ready to have HOME... ready to have family... ready to have my true beloved. I say to God, Goddess, and have said for many years, please, show me HOME. And then, I end up in a space (that is not one I own or feel is mine) where I share who I am and get something I needed for my journey.
Why me I wonder? It may be different if I was a musician travelling around, doing gigs and living off of my music. That would make more sense and be much more practical and fun, and I would have much to be proud of. It is as though I was put here to just simply Be... and shine a little here and there... but I wonder sometimes what it amounts to.
I have never wrote to anyone like this before about Home... and now tears come... as they do... Home was fun growing up, and also where my parents separated... where the family went its own way... where the roots of who I thought I was, dissolved, inviting me to re-invent myself from my core... where my spiritual path took me through doors that my family has not journeyed and may never journey. Every day I grieve not being physically closer to my mom and dad as I love them so deeply, and yet I know I choose this. Sun, jungle, dolphins, magic, Lemuria... for now. I left “high school home” when I was 18 and didn’t really look back. Call me a gypsy... whatever... I can see why I have been misunderstood. Most people have a home... most. I have not quite been able to put my finger on this or me...
My book will be launched soon, my message will sail out into the ethers... Maybe I needed to touch many bases to fertilize my message. Maybe somewhere unconsciously, if I didn't really have a home, I could escape mortality somehow...??? It is time though; time for Peace, Love, Joy and Abundance on all levels. It is time for Home dear Nathen, this I pray now. I will feel it. When I walk through the doors, I will know, it is my home. Perhaps it has been waiting for me to say a full “Yes” to it. You have inspired me so much. Thank you for hearing my words. Ultimately, Home is also in my heart... I get that... And I may still travel yet with a safe, cozy space always to come back to where loved ones can visit and send me mail, anytime.
xoxo :)
Mahalia Michaels (now on the Big Island of Hawaii)
www.MahaliaMichaels.com
15/12/11
20th home and congratulations on house ownership. I’m proud to have been one of the 19 steps to ownership.
Mentally, Home is where I know the people around me and they know me, without having to think about it.
Physically, home is the house I’ve put myself into and personalized for my family. (Typical home reno guy eh!)
Merry Christmas to you and Sheila.
Conall Barr (North Vancouver, BC)
15/12/11
Dear Nathen...
Warm greetings and blessings back to you. I listened to
your radio interview yesterday. Kudos, My Friend, what an amazing experience.
Interesting your asking about what “Home” means to me: Let me (try to)keep this brief!!! My ministry website is “Innisfree” and has the music
from the 50s movie, “The Quiet Man”. I always felt when I “settled” I would call the place “Innisfree”. Peter even bought me a wooden plaque, which sits on my shelf. Then one day, years back, I decided that “Innisfree” was wherever I was. How often have I moved? 25 times in Canada, since 1960... and I have lived where I now am for 20 years!!!
In 1980 I wrote a book for my sister & nephews: “Dear Richard... Why I moved 19 times in 19 years” (the longest being 3 years). (Richard was my sister's husband who died in 1979, age 40). In Northern Ireland, up to age 21, I had 2 main homes, with perhaps two moves during the War.
This year, in August, my handy neighbour gave my door a new look and I inserted “Innisfree” in the door knocker nameplate... which for 20 years had been blank.
To summarize: I love my home more and more, how it looks, how it feels, and coming back into it has a feeling of “rightness” - especially since I adopted my Calico cat with 3 legs who perches high on her “tree” and (I feel) welcomes me home. Will I move again... It’s beginning to feel that way, but... !!??
This wasn't as brief as perhaps it could have been... but, you asked!!!
Have a fabulous day - week - month - LIFE, Precious One.
Rev. Dorothy Blandford (White Rock, BC)
15/12/11
Hi Nathen,
Home is where... if you have a studio there... you don't need to watch the clock!
Seriously, home is the roof that shelters you and your loved ones, the floor that supports you, the walls that gently hold back the world outside, and the doors and windows that let love in and out.
Merry Christmas!
Dave Pickell (Vancouver, BC)
14/12/11
Dear Nathen,
LOVED having you on my show!! You're a total natural and gifted songwriter with a lot of soul. Thank you for sharing your time and music with my listeners!
I will look forward to having you again as my guest!
Much love and light,
Petey Silveira (Longwood, FL)
http://www.newpathwaytohealing.com/
13/12/11
I am really pleased for U & love your Soul Creations - thru your music & song writing, etc. God Bless U & imbue U with Divine Inspiration on the Radio Talk Show. Sending U & Sheila, Lots of Love & Light, Merry Xmas, too!
Truly,
Toresa Moriz (Kelowna, BC)
13/12/11
Best wishes and many blessings for Xmas and the New Year! Thanks for sharing the gift of music to others...
Rachelle Czerwinski (Vancouver, BC)
13/12/11
Dear Nathen.
I'm looking forward to hearing your music and thoughts as you share the hour with Petey. You know, you are in my thoughts every day. You bring me such peace and tranquility, something you never knew...
Sending you love and hugs, and wish you a wonderful hour with Petey tomorrow. It is a gift to everyone who partakes.
Carol Arant (Ferndale, WA)
22/11/11
Hi Nathen,
I enjoyed your music and interview on Dale Worley’s show.
Happy Holidays. Namaste.
Doris Ruffin-Young (Potwin, KS)
17/11/11
Hi Nathen,
The old penny-farthing (high wheeled) bicycles were called "Ordinaries" This was to set them apart from the new-fangled chain drive models.
I was born by Caesarian section, just like Julius Caesar 2000 years ago. And we're both Leos! That's pretty extraordinary, don't you think? But the rest of my life has been just like those old Victorian bicycles. And I'm still waiting for those chain drive models to get off the road so I can wobble down the cobbles in peace.
But alas, I think it may never happen before I am dead. And there's nothing more ordinary than dead.
Daniel Hellyer (Hills, BC)
17/11/11
Hi Nathen,
Thank you for your e-mails and all the information etc. I really enjoy reading them.
Ordinary?
Yes, every day, when I do what I have to do, it’s ordinary and becomes boring. Then I start looking; I read a book like "The Power Of Now" and gain insights. That's something out of the ordinary!
By the way: I didn’t know any other person who was born on September 7. Now I do!
Have a great week out of the ordinary.
Love and Light,
Margot Gloge (Calgary, AB)
16/11/11
Nathen,
I just started listening to your album this morning. First reaction: "Wow!"
You didn’t mention your singing and songwriting. I think you have some serious skills in both of these areas; I’m blown away. I remember that you said the album was a "point in time", and that you’d grown your playing. Still, hang on to this point of your work, IMHO.
Your singing reminds me more than a little of Raul Midón, whom I admire greatly. There are some similarities in subject matter (from the heart, personal experience and vision), as well.
That’s meant to be a very complimentary comparison.
I will do a review of the album within the next couple of weeks at MagicBrook.com (which gets cross posted widely). I only review what I think is the very, very best. (My opinion, FWIW.)
If you are looking for a great label, I would guess that White Swan would be very interested in your work. My friend, Suzanne Sterling, is there; she's amazing, if you don't know her. I think your work stands up against hers quite well (and that’s another big compliment).
“I Am Walking” - sitting, standing, walking - fantastic way to describe a personal experience of intention and presence.
Best,
Brook (Oakland, CA)
www.MagicBrook.com
14/11/11
Dear Nathen -
I just listened to your beautiful River Song. Your Voice is so GREAT. I loved it - it picked up my Spirits to hear it!
Thank U - Much Love to U, Sheila & your River Home.
Truly,
Toresa Moriz :-) (Kelowna, BC)
14/11/11
Hi Nathen!
Hey, when I read your newsletter, it made me think of the song written by my friend Happy Ron Hill, "Ordinary". It seems to go right along with your theme this month.
I met Happy at Freebo's songwriting workshop this summer -Happy wrote the song there.
And, all the photos you will see in the video, except three, were taken by me.
http://youtu.be/QUSCLGcRiPc
While you're on youtube, if you want, take a listen to the song I wrote that same week:
http://youtu.be/xzW94smkGLY
I'm really happy with it - I just started writing songs in December, and this is my 4th.
All the best,
CK Brown :) (Seattle, WA)
14/11/11
Hello Nathen!
You wanted to know about my "ordinariness". I have always wanted to be ordinary. My looks are not very ordinary in Norway, That is because my grandmother came from Belarus, and I look a lot like her. I have always been recognized in shops and other places. People often ask me where I'm from, and sometimes the staff in the shops follow me around because they think I'm from some east-european country; eastern europeans are sadly known to steal from the shops. So I have always wished I was ORDINARY!!! I don't even live an ordinary life, but that is my own choice. I think it is very interesting to read your e-mails, and remember: I don't use translation, so I hope I do this right. If you will correct me (if you have the time) I will be grateful :D. Best wishes, and may the angels make your crooked path into a straight way.
Sincerely,
Kirsten Lillo-Stenberg (Hønefoss, Norway)
13/11/11
Thanks for your newsletters and MP3's; your voice is beautiful.
Love and blessings to you,
Charonne Sinclair (West Vancouver, BC)
13/11/11
Hi, Dear Nathen -
I wish you all the best for the future.
I think of you and the others (from our High School) daily and pray for you all.
May the sun be warm on your face, and the wind slow for the waves under your new home.
Love always,
Darlene Harrison (Montreal, QC)
13/11/11
Namaste Nathen,
How is my relationship with the ordinary?
Ordinary!
love out,
Steve Sims (Montreal, QC)
13/11/11
(About “River Song”) Beautiful! Thank you!
Jan Trerise (White Rock, BC)
13/11/11
I just wanted to share...
Right in this moment, my heart is welling up with appreciation for all that you are, and all that you bring to the world :)
I deeply respect you for sharing your journey, with your friends and supporters, of embracing the ordinary moments in life.
This too is something I have and continue to surrender Into, as so many moments in my day are actions of 'ordinary life.'
Thank you for your openness and bravery in publicly speaking your truth, joys and challenges :)
I love you,
Sandra Dawn Nash (Tsawwassen, BC)
13/11/11
(About “River Song”
Lovely! Thanks Nathen :o)
Kirsten Cameron (Vancouver, BC)
13/11/11
Hi Nathen:
Like I've said to you before, my life is mostly ordinary - gardening, reading, riding, talking with Daniel, walking in the woods, cooking, making things for the house, etc.
I find that extraordinary because I am mostly very happy and complete in it.
Love,
Helen Davis (Hills, BC)
13/11/11
great question, nathen.
very timely, actually. i was thinking this morning about my need for approval (especially with beautiful women), and i suppose that's a variation on the question of ordinary. it's all about judgments and comparisons... and it's all focused on the external (what i do, how i look, what i have, etc.).
i choose to surrender my judgments and comparisons of the external, to step outside the entire concept of ordinary, and get that to be alive, right here, right now, is anything but ordinary. to connect with the miracle of life, the miracle of connection, and embrace myself as the most amazing expression of the divine.
and this brings a smile to my face... :)
and thanks so much for sending me your "river song". i just listened to it - what a beautiful gift, nathen. thank-you.
Jason Sugar (Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean)
12/11/11
(About “River Song”)
Hello Dear Nathen,
Oh how sweet of you to stay connected, and share your gifts with us in gratitude.
We will enjoy! Blessings to you,
Rita Britnell and Thomas Moore (White Rock, BC)
P.S. Good idea to continue opening the back of the heart... the past 3 days of full moon energy have been bringing up peoples' unresolved emotional baggage that needs clearing. This will continue for yet another 3 days, so it is a good thing to our field, continue raising your own love vibration... etc, and to look at ones' own charges that don't serve the highest good. Cheers
12/11/11
(About “River Song”)
Thank you very kindly, Nathen.
Love and Blessings,
Carol Babb (Abbotsford, BC)
12/11/11
Dear Nathen...
Thank you, for your message and your generous gift of music.
What an amazing schedule. It almost leaves me breathless to read it... Huge congratulations!
I remember being "on the road" (verbatim reporting of human rights hearings): I loved the quality hotels... The reporting was high stress, so I prayed a lot (Lord, let me understand what's being said, etc.), but the gift from that lifetime stint was that I can pack lightly (I had to, as my equipment was weighty). Life's great journeys: we experience them, go through them, learn from them, and move to the next step... How fabulous (even with the 'what WAS I thinking' steps!!!).
Big hug,
Rev. Dorothy Blandford (White Rock, BC)
P.S. (About “River Song”)
How very beautiful, Nathen ... So "you" and so fitting for your new home.
Peaceful waters to you and Sheila.
12/11/11
Hi Nathen,
Thanks for the song, I was transported back to your place immediately.
How’s the new (Chapman) Stick coming?
Bestest from the East.
Greg Howard (Charlottesville, VA)
12/11/11
Thanks dear Nathen. It's a beautiful song. Sure shows how much you love your new abode. And good to see that your musical life is so full and that you are very much appreciated.
Love
Christine Hayvice xoxo (Vancouver, BC)
12/11/11
Wow :-)
I am awed... In your ordinary!!! You are anything but, my dear friend...
I just love you for who you are and how you connect with others...
Since you and Glen have been here, this house isn't the same - you both brought so much CREATIVITY, TALENT, and changed my ORDINARY moments to moments of bliss.
Looking forward to January, when I can share these thoughts with a smile and a hug... But enjoying the connection as it is right now.
Love and Light, Lisa Petrich (Jacksonville, FL)
12/11/11
Man are you a busy guy! Great stuff, keep it up :)
Ben Gonshor (Montreal, QC)
12/11/11
“River Song” is sooooooooooooooooooo beautiful!!! Will it be on one of your new CDs? I would love to play it in the morning (and many other times of the day) for my guests staying at our B&B. Congratulations again...
All my love to you and Sheila
Ellen Miller xxxooo (Kemptville, ON)
12/11/11
Hi Nathen,
This is rather apropo, today. You say you struggle with “ordinary”. I suspect that I, too, have. Always. But my method of dealing with that was not particularly constructive. I have been too blunt, a little shocking, deliberately at times, just to see the reaction. Some forms of rebellion lasted far past the time they should have been dealt with. "Drama" seems to have been a large part of my life... and of course we know that is always deliberate.
I'm off to a Hospital Fundraiser with 18 friends tonight. Cocktails at 6pm, dinner at 7pm, and the "Timebenders" show after and then a dance. Dressing fit to kill is sometimes a way of fighting "ordinary”...
You are creative, you are seen. Thank you for your lovely songs... At times they make me cry, but most of the time I just feel peace.
Thank you and have a wonderful day.
Bobbi Colwell (Campbell River, BC)
12/11/11
Hey, Nathen... Love the personalization of your newsletter. How'd you do that??? Also, by bringing in your personal journey the way you do, I feel even more eager to read what you have to say. Funny how it works that way, isn't it?
Wonderful to see lots happening on the musical front and personal front.
Love you so much, my friend..
Nancy Mortifee (Vancouver, BC)
11/11/11
Hello Nathen,
I truly enjoyed listening to your music. Thank you!! Congrats!! I wish you all the best...
I am very close to finishing up my production... I do hope you had a chance to hear one of my songs, “Simplicity”... Music is healing and spiritual. I wish you peace and love...
Mona Garcia (Brea, CA)
10/11/11
You did great on the show today. I look forward to the new CD!!
Dale Worley (Savannah, GA)
http://www.unity.fm/program/MusicSpeaksLouder
4/11/11
Hi Nathen,
It was great seeing you at FAR-West and getting to hear a little of your music, too. Hopefully we'll get a chance to see you before next year's conference. We don't do much traveling, but if you are ever down our way, be sure to look us up.
Best wishes,
Russ & Julie / Russ & Julie's House Concerts (Los Angeles, CA)
www.houseconcerts.us
1/11/11
Hi Nathen, It was great meeting you. I enjoyed what you had to say, your energy, and of course, your music.
All the best...
Neil Scott, Producer/Host of RECOVERY - Coast to Coast (Seattle, WA)
www.recoverycoasttocoast.org
31/10/11
Nathen, I just wanted to say it is so good to hear you are traveling and seem to be getting your work and word out. Just want to keep encouraging you in peaceful message and good Karma.
Your friend,
Lynn Rauma (Snohomish, WA)
27/10/11
Nathen...
You are a smile millionaire... That alone says it all about your inner depth and compassion.
We learn from example, do we not?
Thank you for being a 'light' for all who cross your path to find solace & comfort.
Mahalo
Lynn Walker (Eugene, OR)
27/10/11
Dear Frank, Sandra & Nathen,
I AM sitting here at 5 AM bursting with enthusiasm and gratitude and wanting to shower gratitude on the three of you for the gift of chanting and healing sacred sound that you have gifted me and my community with...
I also want to shower more gratitude on the three of you for acknowledging me for the gifts I have in bringing people together and creating space for happenings to happen...
I realize one of the reasons I love chanting so much is that it is democratic - it's for the people, it's NOT a performance, anyone can do it, anyone can lead it. (Not as beautifully as the three of you, but anyone can lead it; and the leading only happens for a moment anyway, because then everyone knows it and everyone can lead it.) It is such a metaphor for leadership now I am really weeping...
THANK YOU... YOU THREE... You have given me the confidence to do something that has been deep in my heart for centuries and is waking up again and finding home
Love all of you
Vivienne Grace (Ladner, BC)
16/10/11
You rocked the house this morning, Nathen... Great song choices, great energy! We love ya, man! Mark your calendar for September’s Rally!
Rev. Linda Finley, CSL Eugene (Eugene, OR)
15/10/11
Thank you so much, Nathen! The song (“Here And Now”) was wonderful and I so appreciate you sending it to me.
Keep singing!
Miriam Kersey (Orlando, FL)
13/10/11
Greetings, Nathen -
We just listened to your amazing CD. Thank you.
I will mail you both you and Glen a CD of all photos. Bless you.
Michael West (Clearwater, FL)
13/10/11
Hi Nathen,
You and Glen uplifted and inspired our congregation more than you could know.
Looking forward to Orlando. Meantime have a wonderful fall and holiday season.
All the best that life has to offer!
Russ Hammock, Unity of Clearwater (Clearwater, FL)
11/10/11
XO Oh my gosh Nathen! Your voice is truly wonderful and the music is amazing! I was blown away by your music. So powerful. Enjoy the rest of your tour! :-)
Martha Hall Bowman (Mooreland, IN)
28/9/11
Thanks Nathen. So very generous of you to share these MP3s with your mailing list. xo
Jennie Emery (Kankakee, IL)
26/9/11 hey, nathen. thanks for your newsletter, and for sharing yourself so freely.
and i like your distinction between "limits" and "boundaries". very empowering.
be well, my friend.
with love,
Jason Sugar (Dutch Caribbean)
17/9/11
Hi, Nathen. Thanks for sharing your beautiful song, “Longing For Light”. ;-)
Keep me posted!
Soyeon Lee (Seoul, Korea)
16/9/11
Nathen, dear friend...
So simple and so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your gift of song :)
Hope you and Sheila have a brilliant weekend. xoxo
Andrea Ring (North Burnaby, BC)
16/9/11
Very Beautiful, Nathen, congratulations!
Liane Watson (Vancouver, BC)
16/9/11
Liked the harmonies at the end. I even thought "I could do with a more complex chord" and then you did it!
Can we use this some week for our meditation?
Looking forward to more.
Bruce Petherick, Musical Director at Unity of Calgary (Calgary, AB)
16/9/11
Dear Nathen...
Thank you for your beautiful song.
I was amazed to see myself included in your ‘Praise’... It reminded ME of the wisdom of what I wrote. Yes, I still write off two days each week as “MINE”.
What greater wisdom... re intensive 90 - 120 minutes of effort. Thank you for that. Very timely, as I am now focused on preparing for a workshop I’m doing for the WR Leisure Services on October 15: ‘Please hear what I’m not saying’. It’s a return to material I used in a ‘past life’ (80s) about understanding how we communicate with one another.
You are SO special, and I am privileged to be part of YOUR journey.
Warm love,
Rev. Dorothy Blandford (White Rock, BC)
www.innisfreespirit.com
16/9/11
THANKS Nathen. I like hearing how and what you are doing!
Kindly,
Brock Tully (Vancouver, BC)
16/9/11
Lovely, Nathen -- thank you!
Very exciting to see you returning to Florida!
Joy Katzen-Guthrie (Palm Harbor, FL)
16/9/11
It's beautiful, My Soul Brother! Loving hearing your voice...
Hugs,
Your Soul Sister
Teri Wilder (San Diego, CA)
15/9/11
hi nathen,
hope your boat/house/warming party was really rocking and that you made some waves in the neighbourhood!
just read your blog/report and your talk about healthy boundaries around time really struck a chord with me.
i see how getting going on and working on self-directed projects at home presents a very different challenge than the one i was in before (deadline driven, in an office). part of the challenge is just creating space/time - an empty container, a receiver - so that ideas and imaginings can percolate. and i can see that a crucial piece here is to set up a structure or a boundary for this sacred alone time, boundaries around my availability to others and to the myriad tasks/errands to attend to.
so thanks for that reminder - and also the point about 90-120 minute focus times when working followed by shorter R & R.
mazal tov on your new stick acquisitions.
sending you love - and to sheila, too
Wendy Rubin (Vancouver, BC)
15/9/11
Dear Nathen,
Thank you for sharing your music with us every month. I am looking forward to the new CD.
Blessed Be!
Trinity Whittaker (Roseburg, OR)
15/9/11
wow, you are a busy boy!!
great job on the newsletter, once again. I can totally hear you talking as I read it :D
xo
Sandra Dawn Nash (Tsawwassen, BC)
15/9/11
Thank you Nathen (for “Longing For Light”). That's lovely! xo
Christine Hayvice (Vancouver, BC)
15/9/11
Cool, look forward to listening!
Ben Gonshor (Montreal, QC)
15/9/11
Thank you for your gift!
Love,
Rita Britnell (White Rock, BC)
15/9/11
Nathen,
Good to read what's going on with you. Good to see you and Glenn performing together. I really like that guy. You guys make a great duo.
Speaking of Oregon, Myriam and I recently spent a week along the coast, from Newport to Cannon Beach (see attached photo). It was our empty nest honeymoon (we never had a honeymoon) as we had just got our youngest daughter Eva settled into her freshman dorm at Lewis & Clark in Portland.
The house is quieter now but we're adjusting. Getting clarity on what to do next with the PMA. Also coming up with a book idea with a buddy of mine, inspired by wanting to impart some practical insights with our daughters as they've both now left the nest.
Hope your candida gets better soon.
Cheers mate,
Scott Johnson (Boulder, CO)
15/9/11
Nathen
Wow, you are so awesome! Thank you so much. Look forward to hearing “Longing For Light”.
Shelley DeMelo (Kamloops, BC)
4/9/11
Nathen what a deep deep blessing this last Kirtana was at Coming Home... Yesterday I sang your glorious song, "I surrender to the Peace, I surrender to the Stillness, I surrender to the Peace and rest in God... I surrender... I surrender as I pedalled to my shop THE PORTAL and it became the healing soundtrack for my whole day and still it echoes on. Deep gratitude to you for your musical gift of love.
Vivienne Grace (Ladner, BC)
24/8/11
Nathen...
It was SUCH a joy to be around you (at Asilomar)... To listen to your songs... To watch you play and sing. You are the real deal, and I adore you. Just sayin’.
Karen Taylor-Good (Nashville, TN)
24/8/11
I have big gratitude for YOU! Thank you for being there (at Asilomar) and ALL that you added... I loved all that you did, and that dance was made by YOU!
I look forward to another connection - January in Florida? Hope so!
Sending love and appreciation,
Karen Drucker (San Raphael, CA)
24/8/11
Regarding Sunday morning - I had 3 men sing with me and it was awesome. First we did "I Am Walking". I set it up for the audience to move with us just before the song began. The 4 of us sat in chairs facing the audience and breathed in deep a few times with everyone before the song began. I had edited some kalimba into the front end to give us time to come in, which was a GOOD call. So we sat back in the chairs to breathe, then the song began, and they breathed again as we were singing, then we all sat upright to "sit", then rose up and walked/danced in place, then stood still on the "standing" verse (I edited out the laying on the ground verse) then ended sitting again. The folks ate it up and LOVED it. Anything audience participatory is always a sure thing. Then my drummer & percussionist played with me on "Little By Little", which I raised to a GIRL key. I got some facebook positive comments on sharing my new Asilomar friends with the Trinity family. You folks are all revitalizing my church music repertoire!
I am serious, I LOVE your CD. It has become one of my ALL TIME favorites.
Love ya,
Jennifer Ferren (Atlanta, GA)
18/8/11
Hey Nathen, I enjoyed meeting you at Asilomar. Listening to your music and style reminds me of one of my fav artists Donald Fagen. Thanks for sharing your gift and keeping music real!
Ty Andrews (Atlanta, GA)
17/8/11
Yay! Nathen, I am so excited to download “I Surrender”... That was the chant that really resonated with me at Vivienne's a couple of weeks ago. I am just out driving around now, with a big smile on my face, looking forward to hearing it as soon as I get home.
Blessings and big thank you Nathen!
Robyn Mays :) (Surrey, BC)
17/8/11
Hi Nathen,
It was really nice having you here in Calgary. I had a nice visit with your brother; we discovered we live in the same area.
It was very cool that you sang in Jon’s backyard. For a brief moment I felt like I was in Vancouver again. I'm sorry that I missed your talk at Unity Church (of Calgary); I'm sure it was amazing. I've lived here in Calgary for 3 years now and it was nice connecting with spiritually minded people. Thanks for creating that space.
Happy trails to you...
Alana Hansen (Calgary, AB)
16/8/11
Welcome home, Nathen -
Thank you so much for sharing your gigantoid talents and gifts at Asilomar. You sooo rock. I know the kids benefited immensely from working with you and Jim (Maneri). Their song was great. We were glad, as the choir, to not have to directly follow it.
Great to have seen you, although it was brief. Looking forward to
seeing you in October in Eugene. Take great care of yourself. You did some very important work for us, setting the consciousness, summoning the music from within each of us. Big gratitude to you, friend.
Have a beautiful day!
XO, Shelley Dill (Eugene, OR)
15/8/11
Nathen,
It was great to have you. Please plan on coming again, whether you're at Asilomar or making a tour through the area. We'd love to have you back.
Love and blessings,
Rev. Liz Mirante (Senior Minister, Monterey Center for Spiritual Living, Monterey, CA)
15/8/11
Listened to you all day yesterday, as well as to Jess & Martin. SUPER WOW! Dude, your CD freaking ROCKS. The Psalm. OMG! I am SO blessed to know you and to say I have shared the stage with you. Keep up your awesome work. You are a MAJOR talent, my friend. STAR quality. Love you!
Jennifer Ferren (Atlanta, GA)
13/8/11
Hi Nathen,
Thank you for the great Sunday at Unity (of Calgary), my family picked up your CD, and when it's on in the van Leland our son rocks out and sings along (he has the first 2 songs almost memorized).
Ty Ragan (Calgary, AB)
7/8/11
Hi Nathen, I was at Vivienne's last night, and thought you were amazing. Thank you so much! That "I Surrender" song will be with me forever... Still vibrating...
Robyn Mays (Surrey, BC)
6/8/11
Hi Nathen,
It was such a great gift to be in the Labyrinth (at St. Paul’s Anglican Church) in Vancouver) that rainy night (in May) and walking and meditating with your soulful music. Thank you for sharing your heart. I am so grateful and looking to hear your music more and more...
Light,
Mojgan Abolhassani (Vancouver, BC)
5/8/11
I love your music and your generosity to Unity Church (of Vancouver). Thanks.
Derek LaCroix (Vancouver, BC)
4/8/11
(About “Do That Thing”, free download in August from emPower Music & Arts)
1) What ever Makes you Smile. We're smilin! MR Funk.
Good stuff, good buddy!
Mark & Amy Adams-Westin (Saint Paul, MN)
2) Thank You!!!!!!!!!!
Trinity Whittaker (Roseburg, OR)
3/8/11
(Messages sent to Sheryl Guillaume about the Garden Party at her home in Calgary AB, at which I performed)
1) Hi Sheryl and Jon... I wanted to thank you both very much for hosting a lovely evening last night... The company was grand, the music superb, the setting in your garden was beautiful, the food delicious.
Enjoyed meeting you both and look forward to future encounters. Kindest regards, Seija Webb
2) Sheryl and Jon -
Thank You so much for putting on a great event last evening at your home. The food, music and people - all top notch.
Really glad I attended.
All the best,
Michael Queenan
28/7/11
(facebook comments about “To Love”)
1) This is my facebook friend Nathen Aswell, he’s an AMAZING artist and man! Old soul for sure!!! Thank you Nathen for sharing with us your beautiful music, sweetie!!! xoxoxo The words are so heartfelt and deep!
Pamela Davison (Sydney, NS)
2) What a beautiful song, rhythm, energy... Just feels good! Very nice, Nathen
Thomas J. Moore (White Rock, BC)
3) Just beautiful.
Janine Jansma (Caledonia, MI)
27/7/11
Hello, Precious One!
Great to see your smiling face and read your post. I am on my first tour - I KNOW! I am performing at six churches in five cities in Florida. I do church #6 this coming Sunday and then fly back to Minneapolis.
This has been such an extraordinary journey. I shall never be the same AND the world gets to benefit from my expansion. Now how cool is that?!?
Yep; it's ALL good.
I love you. Keep on keepin' on, my talented brothah!
Hugs,
Mari Harris (Minneapolis, MN)
21/7/11
Thank you so much for your words. They inspire me, and refresh me when I feel wobbly and sometimes think it is me doing the work. I keep this image in my mind from one of our Ernest Holmes CDs from his CBS radio show: Ernest speaks of a little boy who is running a foot race. One of the judges notices that the little boy was speaking softly to himself as he ran around the track. He won the race. When the time came for the boy to accept his award, the one judge who had observed him pulled him aside to ask him what he had been saying while running. The little boy replied, "Well, sir, I was praying." The man asked what he had been praying for. The boy stated, "I was praying 'You lift 'em up,
I'll put 'em down.' "
It is never me who does the heavy lifting, but me who breathes joy in and out into the world and into the work that Is mine to do. Ease and Grace - in all ways, always.
Have an exquisite day!
Love,
Shelley Dill (Eugene, OR)
20/7/11
All the best, Nathen, I always love receiving your news!!!
Rachelle Czerwinski (Vancouver, BC)
20/7/11
AWESOME BELOVED SOUL... I AM very pleased to support, encourage, enjoy and experience ALL that you desire to express regarding LOVE... I am honored to be your friend, soul sister and fellow traveller on this journey of remembering the truth of who I AM, who YOU ARE, Who ALL is... Thank you so very much for your lovely expressions of divine love from within...
Sincerely, Debra aka Be Love (Chilliwack, BC)
19/7/11
Hey Nathen,
In response to your 'doer' theme, I can relate. It took moving to Spain for me to figure out that longer hours and 'filling the space' as you say, doesn't necessarily mean increased productivity or creativity.
The pace of life here is so different, that the old rules can't apply.
I still believe in daily discipline and attention to my craft and keeping on top of details, but there is time for everything else, too.
When I get anxious with too much to do, I say to myself, 'hay tiempo para todo'... there is time for everything.
Great to see you're doing so well, and I hope you're enjoying your new home!
ox Nancy Ruth (Barcelona, Spain)
18/7/11
Hi Nathen -
I appreciate your heartfelt sharings and wanted to respond this month.
I have been spending A LOT of time on the couch these past couple months. I am still recovering from pneumonia but doing much better now. One thing I've noticed is just how much happens without me actually DOING things. I have been receiving so much love, support, guidance, blessings, food, care, kind words, books, movie suggestions, meditation experiences. Things have been so totally taken care of around me. Because of this, something in my being has finally settled like a calm blanket and I can move at a gentle pace even through storms and days and days of rain and cloud! At my core, there is an essential knowing that all is well, no matter what.
I have been enjoying small things like organizing a cupboard or reading over an old journal or making a nice hot drink, planting some flowers. I am so grateful toward my body and its wisdom.
AND... I hope my voice comes back soon because I really miss singing!
Anyway thanks again for sharing and enjoy.
xo Zoey Wren (Port Moody, BC)
18/7/11
Hi Nathen
Thanks for your newsletter and sharing your journey with me, dear soul bro. DOER really resonates with me as I have been working in the helping field for the past decade. Interesting for me to note that I in my doing, have worked to assist individuals to acknowledge and maximize their strengths - their innate resourcefulness and magnificence. Help others remember they are amazing gifts of love.
This Spring, I worked with Dr. Joe Dispenza after making a very necessary yet challenging dark night of the soul - honoring the shadow selves in EGO personal reality (this past fall/winter). I now can honestly declare I organically embody my true nature. I AM WORTHY. I AM AN AMAZING GIFT OF LOVE.
So now, BEING in the moment of this amazing energy, I agree that life flows harmoniously with ease and grace and all needs and desires are met. Woo hoo!
My new mantra: Just for today, I co-create heaven on earth. Just for today I experientially touch hearts and we BE amazing gifts of LOVE. Thank you God.
Congratulations Nathen on an amazing year. You declared your intent at a House Concert last June in North Vancouver, and I am a witness to all of your successes that have bubbled up as a result. You are love in action and an inspiration.
I look forward to the next time our paths cross in cyberspace and/or in person.
Take good care, beloved soul bro. Namaste, precious soul.
XO Lorill B. Estar (North Vancouver, BC)
18/7/11
Dear Angel Nathen,
I relate with your Beingness. How sweet of you to write about 'being'. Just this morning I was feeling a tender surrender from my heart that I may not have felt since I was new born baby. I am so grateful for the grace of God to have helped me to peel away the layers of dodo to get to my bebe... Teehee... I may have to blog about this today.
I send you my love and blessings to your life and home,
xo Mahalia Michaels (White Rock, BC)
18/7/11
Great job on this Buddy!!
your heart is weaved into every word.
Love you!
xoxo
Sandra Dawn (Tsawwassen, BC)
18/7/11
Nathen;
A 'gig' in Calgary!!! I hope you have a chance to get up to Banff... The majestic mountains and just... BE!!
I keep thinking that I'd look at a houseboat on the river too, if I ever get back home... Your personal environment is crucial to how you view the world. Perhaps it's helping you to get 'grounded'... On the water... Hmmmm.
Rosanne Allen-Hewlett (Scottsdale, AZ)
17/7/11
Hi Nathen,
Your schedule sounds exciting.
Best regards and thank you for your lovely blessings via your e-mail.
Marion Hensley (Edmonton, AB)
17/7/11
Dear Nathen ... What an IMPRESSIVE calendar. Huge congratulations.
How am I BE-ing? Bit of a memory slip May and June... Gave out and thought I took in... m'mmh!!! Had some odd minor symptoms, including vision, until last Sunday when I attended Donna Millar's 65th small gathering where I simply enjoyed the occasion. Had lunch with and drove over with Eve Lees, who is an amazing listener... Found myself chattering away the entire journey, even at one point feeling an emotional lump in my throat. Woke up!!! Had forgotten to "just be". Thanks, my Special One, for the reinforcement.
Enjoy every moment of this beautiful life. I treasure YOU!
Warm hug,
Rev. Dorothy Blandford (White Rock, BC)
14/7/11
Your website is beautiful, Nathen. Honest, easy to navigate and filled with wonderful music!
Sandi Kimmel (Temecula, CA)
www.SandiKimmel.com
22/6/11
“Sitting next to Nathen Aswell was like sitting next to a warm fire.”
(Written in one of the evaluations of the North West New Thought Forum, which took place at Seattle Unity on June 18th)
14/6/11
Dear Nathen -
Thanks for the tunes, man - can't wait to hear you perform them in person, along with the NS stick of course.
Cheers,
Don Gardiner (Vancouver, BC)
14/6/11
sound. healing. vibration. runs up the spiritual hardware. comes back in through the.........which, necessarily, changes the physical ears, AND the psychic ears. keep being the light that you are. a peaceful grrrrmeow to you!
Lisa Maria Montoni (Mechanicsville, VA)
13/6/11
Hi, Nathen -
Thank you so much for your wonderful words. I am filled with purpose as I attend the two projects which unveiled themselves last fall at our Rally. I am completing my business plan for the truffles and getting a presentation put together for our capital investors in Mid-August. I am also putting together the CD to be completed by mid July.
We just got back from a wonderous women's retreat with Karen Drucker. We sat next to one another by chance (if one believes in chance) Friday night. She asked me what stage in the production of the CD I was in. I told her the licensing of others' material, and she said let's talk after lunch Saturday. We sat down to rehearse the song I offered for our spirit expressing the next day. She expressed her interest in my voice, and generously showed me some invaluable tools for organizing (Virgo rising - I love to organize!), thereby explaining her desire to book me for the Coffee House gigs at Asilomar. The CD is paramount to me being able to go. The main events are booked, of course, and few know who I am yet, but OHMYGOSH. What an honor to get my voice in the door to serve in this way! Oy! So I am off right now to lay more ducks in a row for this gem of a demonstration! So much gratitude for Karen before she afforded me this opportunity, I am
leaking with gratitude.
Thank you again for all you are and all you do - you kinda rock!
Love and gratitude,
Shelley Dill (Eugene, OR)
13/6/11
It was so great to meet you and enjoy your music last year.
I listen to the CD all the time... seems to be a comfort when I have a long drive or just need to relax...Thanks for sharing
Sandra Lee Green (Eugene, OR)
13/6/11
Once again such a beautiful song, my friend. Much love to you!!! XO
Sandi Bohle (Los Angeles, CA)
13/6/11
Listening to "I Surrender" right now. What a gift! Truly beautiful, Nathen. I so enjoyed your newsletter and your generosity. Much love right back to you! XO
McCall Erickson (Ogden, UT)
www.McCallErickson.com
13/6/11
Hi Nathen,
Thanks for asking.
I have received many things on my journey. I continue to receive - every day.
There is one thing that seemed to come out of nowhere.
I had always been told that “no one in our family is any good at art”. From time to time, during my life, I thought that it would be kind of cool to put paint on a canvas, but I never took those thoughts seriously. Then, one day, it occurred to me that a canvas would surely look better with some paint on it than when it was just plain white. I voiced this thought to an artist friend - someone I had met just recently. She surprised me by offering to show me how to use the different mediums. I had no idea it would bring me this much joy, or that it would become such an important part of my life. Last week, I created a painting that is a new style for me - and I just love it! That night, I dreamed of becoming one with the painting.
I never asked for this gift. But maybe my soul was crying out for it all my life.
So thanks again, Nathen, for asking this most wonderful question. I think, as we travel this beautiful journey together, it is important that we share our joy because it moves us all forward.
Blessings,
Donna Millar (Vancouver, BC)
www.DonnaMillarInspirations.ca
13/6/11
Hi Nathen -
Thanks for the monthly MP3 downloads - a very generous offering indeed. By the way, you sound very good singing with yourself - Nathen *2... oh wait, Nathen *3 - even better! Seriously though, sounds very good. Nice job as usual, and very neat song.
I'm so glad things are going so well with you, and congratulations on your move. Your new home on the water sounds beautiful.
Love Jennie xo
Jennie Emery (Kankakee, IL)
13/6/11
I had time to listen to “I Surrender”. I love it. putting it on my mp3 to bring to school with me along with the rest.
Pauline Leblanc (Montreal, QC)
12/6/11
Thank you (for “I Surrender”) !!!!!
Shirley Henderson (White Rock, BC)
12/6/11
Thank you, Nathen, for the music and updates.
Love as always,
Marion Hensley (Edmonton, AB)
12/6/11
Dear Nathen...I love your message on receiving... ! Yay...
I am in white rock and creating my social media 'self'... i am about 3 weeks into it... have a couple more weeks before i make it public... i am so grateful for the love and support of people in my life and 'receiving' the music of the divine...
big big warm hugs to you and sheila,
Mahalia Michaels (White Rock, BC)
www.TheMultiMillionDollarLovePage.com
12/6/11
Dear Nathen,
Thank you for bringing Amanda's book to my attention. Learning to receive seems to be the answer for me.
When I read your newsletter, I felt that I needed to read the book, so I ordered it on Amazon on Friday night and the book was in mail mailbox on Monday morning. Also in my mailbox was a check from a friend for something I did for them 4 years ago; AND a letter from the IRS, saying that I did not owe them $233, rather I owed them $21. At that point, I had only ordered the book!
I have now read the book and I am in the process of inviting the small circle into my life. My life is changing exponentially. I am ready to receive my good.
Thanks again for taking the time to write and send this newsletter each month.
The song this month is awesome, and very appropriate.
Blessed Be!
Trinity Whittaker (Roseburg, OR)
"Love ROCKS!"
12/6/11
(“I Surrender”) beautiful as always... enjoyed!
Amir O’Loughlin (Vancouver, BC)
12/6/11
Thank you for sharing “I surrender” It is beautiful...
All my love
Ellen Miller (Kemptville, ON)
xxxooo
12/6/11
OK - this is all very "spooky" to me!!!! I was on the web site for the Phoenix New Vision Center, which I have visited when in that area with our family. The minister there was talking about Amanda Owen and her book (she will be visiting that center) and I bought the book 15 minutes ago to go to my kindle. Amazing stuff. I had not heard of her before - and here I am reading your newsletter at work and there is your note.
I really need to "listen" and "let go". Very hard for me to do, but not too late to learn.
Namaste
Shirley Henderson (White Rock, BC)
11/6/11
Hi there Nathen,
Your house looks great, congratulations. Hope that the two of you will be truly happy there. You always sound so great in your newsletter. Keep up whatever you are doing.
Things here in Montreal are good. As we have done for the past three summers, Josee, Rozana and I will be off to Italy for three weeks. We fly out on July 1st and will be returning on July 24th. We'll be returning to the Salento region of Apulia which is in the heel of the peninsula. Great place with lots to do, great food, wonderful people and a lively culture. You may be familiar, being a musician, with the tarantella. Well, it comes from that part of the country. If you ever get the chance to visit that region, do so.
Pardon the pun but I'm still plucking away at the guitar and learning to sing at the same time. It has become a great therapy for me and a somewhat gentle way to move past some of my fears.
Keep in touch old friend and be well,
Tony Aceto (Montreal, QC)
22/5/11
Dear Nathen,
Congratulations on your beautiful new home! We wish you and Sheila many happy, creative and contented years there. It looks absolutely fabulous and you thoroughly deserve it! We trust you are allowing yourself to wallow in all that it has to offer and letting it sink into your bones!
We were looking at your huge photo selection and noticing all the places you've been to. You’ve clearly touched the lives of many people through your sweet presence and your beautiful music and the faces are proof - so happy and full of joy! We hope we shall see you before long to get our fix!!
We have been busy renovating our home, fixing up the bathrooms and now the outside is receiving attention with a new fence and the garage is being cleared out and has received a whole new floor! Gotta get it all done soon, just in case the weather improves - but as they say, 'wet is the new dry'!
Love and hugs,
Mary & Mike Maughan (North Vancouver, BC)
21/5/11
It's wonderful to see all the good that is happening in your life. As you are blessed, we all are blessed...
The idea of receiving keeps cropping up in my life. It's amazing how we are taught to give, but not much has been said about the power of receiving. I think that is the higher power of believing in one's self, don't you?
Oodles of love and showers of blessings,
Paula Davis (Apopka, FL)
20/5/11
Wow - gorgeous photos Nathen! I admire you and Sheila for doing anything but watching the river in its different moods; I would find it hard to tear myself away :o)
Cheers,
Kirsten Cameron (Vancouver, BC)
20/5/11
LOVE IT!
“You and your thoughts”
Don Schiff (Los Angeles, CA)
www.DonSchiff.com
20/5/11
Nathen... Nathen... Nathen!!!
YOU are amazing. The photos of you performing are fabulous... boggled my limited techy mind, that you got them up so we could view.
As for your new home... it's a mansion!!! And the décor... Sheila?
It's beautiful. Happy, Happy days. Be sure to take time to just 'sit and stare' at that beautiful view.
Congratulations, Special One. Keep that brilliant smile ... it's a winner, as are you.
Warm love,
Rev. Dorothy Blandford (White Rock, BC)
20/5/11
Thank U, Nathen, for your beautiful & Inspiring words of gratitude. Blessings of JOY to U & Sheila, in your new home & heavenly surroundings.
Thank U, again, Toresa : )
Toresa Moriz (Kelowna, BC)
20/5/11
I love hearing all about your life journey through your wonderful newsletters! Your new floating home in Ladner looks amazing... what a blissful, peaceful space in which to live, love, laugh and create!
I took your advice and looked at, and really appreciated, my surroundings today. I, too, have recently made some changes (within my home), and have created a peaceful living space in a living room that was once a cluttered, disorganized music studio. (A dear friend has offered me space on the lower level of her lovely West Van home where I am going to welcome my voice students in future.)
Do hope this finds you well... Sounds like your life is pretty darn wonderful!
Love,
Barb Brolly (North Vancouver, BC)
20/5/11
Hi Nathen,
I love to watch your progress and take inspiration from you and the way you are living! Thank you for your courage!!!
Peace,
Suzannah Mills (Nanaimo, BC)
20/5/11
Hi Nathen
What an amazing, beautiful new home you have!!! Unbelievable. The view is envied and I am very happy for you and your wife. I think you have found paradise!
We just moved into a small condo and your suggestion about taking a look at our own surroundings was a great one. We look out onto a Christian School and the mountains. There are trees blooming and the garden area is amazing. We need to be thankful for what we have. Easy to look at "others" and then think that our view is in some way inferior or "not as good" or "we don't have a view. We ALWAYS have a view -we just need to look at exactly what it is.
Thanks for your insight.
Shirley Henderson (White Rock, BC)
20/5/11
Congratulations on your new home! It's just beautiful and I wish you and Sheila the very best - what a view!!
I know I'm not in touch very much, but I do read your newsletters, so please keep them coming - just went to your site and looked at all the pictures... wonderful. I am so happy that life is treating you so well and that you are happy - the happiness sure shows in the pictures.
I wish you both enough!!
With love,
Kathy Willis (Chandler, AZ)
20/5/11
Hi Nathen,
Congratulations to you and Sheila on taking the plunge (bad pun! - and I'm sure someone else has used this pun already with you) and moving to your new home on the river. One of the things I remember about being at Terry's place was that the view outside your window is constantly changing with the flow of wildlife and other vessels.
All the best and I hope you are enjoying this sunshine. :)
I am reminded, as of late, how we all need to see the sunshine from time to time. We have had our share of clouds.
Blessings to you and Sheila,
Perry Dickison (Vancouver, BC)
28/4/11
I have been following your move (even looked at the pics of the place on FB!!!) SOOOO beautiful! I also really appreciate your newsletters with their words of hope and inspiration - you have lit a candle in my dark room more than once :)
I will let you know when I head out there in the Fall for sure!
All the best to you both as you move onto neptune's lovely cradle!
Peace my friend,
Bonnie Ste-Croix (Halifax, NS)
27/4/11
Good luck with the move. I am helping my daughter move back from residence on Friday. It's amazing what you accumulate.
Really looking forward to singing with you. It has been a long time. It's great to receive your up-dates & to hear that you are doing so well.
Patsy Goto (Delta, BC)
26/4/11
Hi Nathen,
Thanks so much for your message! How great that we are both working on simplifying and tuning into the most important. Congratulations on your new home!! What an exciting and meaningful time for you and Sheila.
Love how you are sharing mp3s with us each month!! Wonderful. Thanks for all you do!
Warmly,
Laura Harley (Los Angeles, CA)
www.LauraHarley.com
26/4/11
Congratulations Nathen - Metta is beautiful and haunting.
Namaste,
Denise Cotton (West Vancouver, BC)
24/4/11
Happy Easter Nathen & Sheila!
Congratulations to both of you on your new home. Very exciting. Ladner is a beautiful community and you will be so happy there! Best wishes for an easy transition and many years of joy, comfort, and love in your new home.
Nathen, I always read your monthly newletter. It makes me smile to read about your success and to know that life is going well for you. I also enjoy the insights that you share and communicate. It is nourishment for the soul! :)
A big kiss and hug to you and Sheila. Let us know when you are settled in Ladner. Doug and I would love to come out and celebrate your with you in your new home.
Lots of love,
Derek McQuillen (Vancouver, BC)
23/4/11
Thanks for the beautiful song, my friend. :)
Jason Sugar (Vancouver, BC)
20/4/11
Hi Nathen
Very nice. Wow, what an excellent Stick player you are! I need to look at that next time we meet maybe at church - I still just don't understand exactly how it works! Anyway, first I thought maybe you had a track or some percussion behind you or something - you really get a full sound - full bass & guitar part and it kind of has a percussive sound the way you were playing it. Amazing! Oh, nice song too, naturally!
Love
Jennie Emery (Kankakee, IL)
19/4/11
That’s beautiful.
Mike Davis (Apopka, FL)
18/4/11
Beautiful! And very inspired idea to share a song a month.
Hugs!
Katherine Scott (Vancouver, BC)
17/4/11
Hi, Nathen - Loved listening to Metta... Had a great calming effect on my cat too!
Chris Emery (Delta, BC)
17/4/11
Hi Nathen,
I received the video Metta, I enjoyed it, very soothing.
Warm regards,
Eleanor Lipov (Vancouver, BC)
17/4/11
Great tune.
Keep singing grasshopper!
Gary White (Montreal, QC)
16/4/11
May YOU be filled with love, brotha ;-) Thank you!
Daniel Collins (Vancouver, BC)
16/4/11
Wonderful Nathen,
What a voice, whatta song, what a wonderful NS Stick piece. Love the left hand pinky crossing over to assist the chord, Ohhhh Heee's goood He's Reeeeaaal Goooood!.
Excellent!
Don Schiff (Los Angeles, CA)
www.DonSchiff.com
16/4/11
Thanks Nathen,
Love the music you bring to this world!
Kelly Luckhart (Vancouver, BC)
16/4/11
Many thanks, Nathen... I love getting your newsletter!
Joy Katzen-Guthrie (Palm Harbor, FL)
16/4/11
"Metta" is right up there with Guruganesha's "Ma" sung by Snatum Kaur. It's one of those simple yet utterly powerful chants that instantly connects me to God. Thank you again for offering up “Metta”.
I am becoming a sucker for sacred music. :-)
XO
Julie Collier (Sacramento, CA)
16/4/11
Beautiful! I hear the coolest percussion and string quartet behind this!
Susie Hulcher (Fort Myers, FL)
16/4/11
Hi Nathen,
I enjoyed your recent videos, and I'm digging the hair, too!
Happy Tapping,
Greg Howard (Charlottesville, VA)
www.GregHoward.com
16/4/11
Thank you Nathen!
Beautiful to see and hear you perform this loving and meaningful song.
Such heart and feeling you put into your performance.
Blessings and love to you,
Denine Arbour (White Rock, BC)
15/4/11
Thank you and it is lovely.
And “To Love” has me in tears. With all that is going on with me right now, it was a perfect gift to listen to, as it resonates deep within my heart and its message is a huge part of the core of
my being. Thank you Nathen for giving it voice.
Love
Tracy Flavelle (Vancouver, BC)
15/4/11
Cyber HUG!!! Love the peace I feel after listening... Thank you!!! BeAuTiFuL. :-)
Lisa Andrews Petrich (Jacksonville, FL)
15/4/11
I love its quiet gentleness. Bravo Nathen.
Peg Yankacy (Ferndale, WA)
15/4/11
Love it! Beautiful. It's fun to watch you play the NS stick, too :)
Shannon Modrell (Nacogdoches, TX)
15/4/11
Sweet, my friend!!! :-)
Sandi Bohle (Los Angeles, CA)
15/4/11
You rock, Nathen! Your time in Arizona sounds like it was delightful.
Thanks for sharing your music and your you-ness. You are a gem!
Oodles of blessings -
Paula Davis (Apopka, FL)
(Don't know if I expressed this, but that's extremely cool that you're playing at Asilomar!!!)
14/4/11
BEAUTIFUL my friend ! Thanks for this :)
Hope you both are well and CONGRATS on your home purchase ! Very cool location and a very beautiful space. Wishing you many, many happy moments there.
All for now, off to work - thanks for the peaceful start to my day as I sipped my café... :)
Arleen Boyer (LaSalle, QC)
13/4/11
Great to hear your lovely voice. Very nice recording! Thanks for the Newsletter, and thanks for sharing your insights on allowing.
Allowing is so much easier for Amy than Mark (quite willing to allow if its on his own timetable).
It would be cool to somehow find a way to meet up next winter and share some shows. Let's talk.
Blessings,
Mark & Amy Adams-Westin (Saint Paul, MN)
www.AmyAndAdams.com
13/4/11
THANK YOU FOR ASKING....I LOVE THIS NEWSLETTER!!!!!! YOU ROCK NATHEN!!!!
i am allowing myself to go to Millionaire Mind weekend in san diego by train along the coast... yippppeeeeeee... there i shall create a new financial blueprint for my future amazing career as a super star... teehee... which i am also allowing in... and then i shall allow a trip to maui with my lover and have the time of our lives... pure magic... i am allowing more love to flow in and more love to flow out of me... for this i am so grateful... i am allowing the world to be just as it is, in my view, well, whole, perfect, beautiful!!!
i am also allowing myself to be more spontaneous, to take more beach walks and to laugh more... !
may happiness be ours... gorgeous Metta song dear Nathen... I am happy, i love my life... !
big warm hugs always,
Mahalia Love (Vancouver, BC)
13/4/11
Hi, Nathen
I was touched by your awareness of yourself as a "dog with a bone" when faced with a challenge. It took me back many years to reading “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus” and a section of that book where it looked at how women and men deal with challenges. Women, mostly, immediately get on the phone and call other women friends and say "Help"; men head for the back of the cave and wrestle alone with the problem. And then what happens in relationships is that the men leave the women alone to try to resolve the issue because that's what they want and the woman says "He really doesn't care" and the woman offers to help the man and he says "She thinks I can't handle this myself". Congratulations for getting more in touch with the feminine side of your nature!
Love and blessings,
Ann Frost (North Vancouver, BC)
13/4/11
Thanks for your love and thoughts and the link to Enneagram site.
I have signed up and am perusing.
Good stuff!
xoxo
Sophia Ducey (North Vancouver, BC)
13/4/11
Hello Brother,
Thank you for sharing your insights and inspirations. It's great to see you doing such good work in the world, sharing positive music and vibrations.
Godspeed, love and blessings,
Matthew Kocel (Vancouver, BC)
13/4/11
I feel blessed to have received your gorgeous newsletter.
Thanks for allowing Seva to be part of your life and journey. We can’t thank you enough for your kindness in both friend-raising and fundraising for our work.
I look forward to listening to Metta.
Warmest wishes,
Heather Wardle, Seva Canada (Vancouver, BC)
13/4/11
Hi Nathen... THAT is a beautiful song... Thank you for passing it on! :-)
Big hugs,
Brock Tully (Vancouver, BC)
www.World.KindnessConcert.com
13/4/11
Good morning Nathen -
Thank you for this. I love it! Can’t wait for your new CD!
Much love,
Zoey Wren (Port Moody, BC)
13/4/11
Hey Nathen!
Great stuff!
I'm attaching an mp3 of my song, "I Allow", written during (literally) a dark night of the soul (around 3 AM) when I was feeling so much "less than."
I'm loving you so much, My Soul Brother!
Hugs,
Teri Wilder (Santa Fe, NM)
13/4/11
Hi Nathen,
In a series of courses on visionary leadership with my work, via a company called Concious Company (The Journey) I have discovered that I have a 6 fixation with the Enneagram.
I will listen (read) the extract you sent on the Enneagram. It is a very interesting model.
Take care,
Kim Sheppard (Candiac, QC)
11/4/11
Nathen, you are a valuable ambassador for Seva. Thanks and much love...
Nancy Mortifee, Seva Canada (Vancouver, BC)
Thank you so much!
The ripple effect of your kindness to Seva and the gifts of sight that you are making possible just keeps getting wider and wider.
With our deepest thanks for all that you do,
Heather Wardle, Seva Canada (Vancouver, BC)
Loved your music at ANTN!
Susan Dexter (Scottsdale, AZ)
Thank you for the free music blessing, my friend. Namaste! Go forth and bring peace.
Sincerely,
David T. Pudelwitts-St.Albans (Scottsdale, AZ)
7/4/11
...wow...YOU ROCK NATHEN... What an adventure and wild musical life you live!!! CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK UUUU FOR THE INSPIRATION!!! :)
M xo
Mahalia Love (Vancouver, BC)
24/3/11
Thank U, Nathen, for the welcome & your wonderful creative talent. It was good to speak with U on Sunday, in Kelowna, re the NS Stick, etc. I'll look forward to taking the time to go over your web site, and to checking out your free music & lyrics. U are so right, we are ONE. Many wonderful Blessings of JOY to U. Truly, Toresa : )
Toresa Moriz (Kelowna, BC)
Hello, Nathen;
David has just finished the blog for the “Land of Ahhs” web site on the concert here. We 'borrowed' some pics from your site, and are waiting for more on the evening from Jan Johnson. I hope you like it.
We enjoyed listening to you and Marcy, and breathing in your talented souls!
You have a beautiful website, new home and loving life. Nice to see 'home'. I have accepted your invitation to follow ...
Namaste
Rosanne Allen-Hewlett, Fellow Vancouverite, Land of Ahhs, and Other Multiple Adventures :-)
David St. Albans, American, Husband, Author, Artist
(Scottsdale, AZ)
23/3/11
Dear Nathen,
I enjoyed meeting you last Sunday and helping out at your CD sales table. Your energy is amazing to be around. When we were introduced and hugged, I felt your full Presence connecting with me. I wish I could convey in words to you and to other people what an incredible being you are. So I have one message for you, just in case you don’t already know it...
You make the world a better place just be being in it.
All this is achieved by simply showing up and being who you truly are and giving others the gift of experiencing your Presence.
I thank you for your great gift!
I Am sending golden light of gratitude to you,
Arden Rutherford (Kelowna, BC)
21/3/11
my brotha, thank you for shining your bright light at our Centre. We are always blessed to have you share with us. I look forward to our next connection. Blessings to you and Sheila.
You always leave me better from your presence than when we first met.
Thank you always.
abundant peace and blessings,
B xoxo
Barb Samuel, Music and Arts Director, Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna (Kelowna, BC)
12/3/11
Thank you, not only for the music but for the message within it. “A Prayer To You” was very catchy and joyful, and indeed very nice to receive. Thank you again. I enjoyed it very much. It was amazing to actually hear you sing and play again. God bless, dear friend,
Marion Hensley (Edmonton, AB)
9/3/11
Thank you, Nathen. Beautiful message. (I didn't realize you had such a nice singing voice :0)
Ahhhh... Listening to 'A Prayer To You' will help keep me on track this morning (see how you serve?)
Showers of blessings -
Paula Davis (Apopka, FL)
(I'm still contemplating 'surrender' and 'trust' from your newsletter - right where I've been. So hard to let go and let God, and yet, it's so easy and makes life easier...)
8/3/11 Dear Nathen,
Thank you for sharing this. I look forward to the new CD.
Blessed Be!
Trinity Whittaker (Roseburg, OR)
Dear Nathen, I am just wiping the tears away as I listen again to you shining your light for the whole human race.
My Love and Deepest respect,
Ian Fraser (Winnipeg, MB)
Lovin' It!
Marlene Haley :) (Vancouver, BC)
Nice catchy tune, Nathen, thanks for sharing!
Looking forward to seeing and hearing ya soon... xrobyn
Robyn McCorquodale (Vancouver, BC)
Thanks Nathen!! A lovely, happy song. It arrived in time to wash away the residue of a particularly vexing and disappointing meeting :o)
Kirsten Cameron (Vancouver, BC)
Nathen,
Many thanks... love this upbeat, inspirational song of yours "A Prayer To You”... thank you for sharing. :-)
blessing and love to you. xo
Denine Arbour (Pitt Meadows, BC)
Thanks so much Nathen. It's lovely. And the new house looks fantastic (and doesn't require renovating. Yee haw).
Andrew Scott (Nanaimo, BC)
Beautiful song, My Soul Brother! What a cool thing you're doing! I'm sending love, good vibes, and my deep appreciation for you being in my life.
Hugs,
soul sistah teri
Teri Wilder (Santa Fe, NM)
Hi Nathen,
Thanks for sending that. I enjoyed it very much.
Don't let modesty encourage you to mix the bass and NS back so far, though! They are just as much a part of your message as your inspired vocals.
Happy Springtime,
Greg Howard (Charlottesville, VA)
wow... I love the lyrics... they’re so perfect Nathen.
thanks so much for doing this Nathen...
I'm so inspired by your heart and you doing you...
I'm touched... very much... I'm tearing up.
Thank you.
Tiffany Hambrook (Vancouver, BC)
7/3/11
Thank you Nathen... Great to hear your voice!
Aloha!
Mahalia Love (Vancouver, BC)
Nice one, Mah! Whatitiz!
Andreas Schuld (Vancouver, BC)
6/3/11
Nathen, this is just a beautiful story about going deeper and letting go etc. WOW! And I'm honored that you quoted me! Congrats on the new house and all you are learning in the process.
I am just starting out as a musician with a positive/spiritual message, so I feel I have much to learn from you, as you are well on your way with this!! I look up to you and REALLY admire you as a musician. I'm watching you and learning. :)
Blessings,
McCall Erickson (Ogden, UT)
congratulations on your new home, brother! that's fantastic!
and i acknowledge you for your commitment to surrendering... what a peaceful and powerful way to live. :)
with love,
Jason Sugar (Vancouver, BC)
5/3/11
Dear Nathen,
Thank you for your timely message about surrendering and letting go.
I am reading all Joe Vitale's books and listening to his CDs, most recently 'The Key’... found out about Dr. Hew Len and ho'oponopono. Miracles happen all the time when we let God... now I understand more about Carrie Underwood's song 'Jesus take the wheel’...
Congratulations on your new home... Wow!
Marilyn Sochatsky (Edmonton, AB)
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW HOME and you couldn't ask for nicer neighbours!!! I am so happy for you both.
We just did the same thing---decided that we needed to find a condo rather than stay in our manufactured home with high pad rent. We started to look and weren't finding anything. Three days ago we saw one that we loved, looked a second time, put in an offer today and we are the new owners of the condo---it comes with all the furnishings which is a huge bonus. We will find homes for what we don't need and sell some things. I had a good feeling all along and wondered why I was not getting my shirt in a knot over it. I took the SOM 101 course last month and can't help but think that it helped greatly. Let go and let God---not my "old MO" for sure.
Another quote that I love is " When you reach the edge of all the light you have and are about to step out into the darkness of the unknown, you must trust that one of two things will happen: either there will be something solid for you to stand on or you will be taught to fly.”
Namaste
Shirley Henderson (White Rock, BC)
I am sooooo excited for you and Sheila on the purchase of your new home! How exciting and wonderful for you both.
Please give me the honour of making you a quilt as a house warming gift. You pick the colours and trust me with the design?
Nathen, You are one of the most wonderful people I have had the pleasure of knowing and feel blessed to call you friend.
Take care in all you do and continue to bring music, joy, inspirations into this world.
Love and blessings
your friend
Tracy Flavelle (Vancouver, BC)
4/3/11
I always enjoy your musical and personal presence at CSL White Rock. All the best to both you and your partner Sheila in your new "floating" home; Congrats and blessings.
Denine Arbour (Pitt Meadows, BC)
1/3/11
It was wonderful to have you at Unity of Edgewood. Your presence and your music were inspiring and full of soul! Everyone enjoyed your visit and we're looking forward to seeing you again soon. Keep shining!
Rev. Darlene Strickland, Unity of Edgewood (Edgewood, WA)
It was great hearing you play, and getting to chitchat with you and Sheila! I have been hearing “Little By Little” over and over in my head - that is an awesome song!"
CK Brown (Seattle, WA)
WOW...!!! You ARE one talented musician... great songwriter... beautiful gentle man... Awesome song, “Little By Little” - I hope it skyrockets... ♥♥♥
Diane O’Farrell (Montreal, QC)
25/2/11
Dear Nathen -
Very intriguing, the analogy/metaphor of a ship making even a slight change in course ultimately creating a significant difference in direction. I so much appreciate ideas such as this, as not only interesting food for thought in my own life, but also words of wisdom to share with clients in counseling... this actually brought to mind a current client and I will be sure to share this with him next week as a source of encouragement. Just wanted you to know how much I always appreciate your sharing words of wisdom and inspiring ideas in your letters. Thank you.
Love,
Jennie Emery (Kankakee, IL)
20/2/11
I am SURE you rocked the house this morning, my Friend! Right on! Keep on shining your Light and letting Spirit's Light shine through you.
Luving you,
Mari Harris (Minneapolis, MN)
19/2/11
It is a joy-filled musical romp to experience the beauty, insightfulness and groove of Nathen Aswell's harmonious creations. When the first delicious phrase of Nathen's compositions greet your ears, you know that you have come upon a delight of pure sonic pleasure and inspiration.
This is a man who is clearly connected to Source, and who expresses this cosmic unity with ease and divine grace. To connect with Nathen's music is to soar into a place where pure potential meets creativity. It lifts the listener to a higher dwelling place, evoking the knowing that this is the essence of coming home, inducing the awareness that we are truly the empowered creators of our own reality. Nathen's music is a gift of spirit, and he channels this gift with brilliance."
Tracey Peterson
Director of Vocal Ministries, Calgary Centre for Spiritual Living (Calgary, AB)
8/2/11
Hi Nathen!
Glad to see you're doing so well and staying true to your path. I enjoy reading about your journey and I think your approach to focusing on certain things each month is something we can all relate to and be reminded of. I loved your last point about making an adjustment to your course and how that impacts everything. So true!
Gracias, and best as always to you and Sheila,
ox Nancy Ruth (Victoria, BC)
You are doing wonderful things, Nathen. I feel proud of you. Keep up the good work and the listening...
Warmly,
Rev. Wendy Yacboski (Coquitlam, BC)
5/2/11
Thank you for this :-) It is filled with love and comes from your heart. Nice to know where you are and what is happening in your world! Loved seeing you in Orlando - but you know that :-) Hugs!
Love, Light, and MUSIC,
Lisa Petrich (Jacksonville, FL)
"The voyage of the best ship is a zigzag line of a hundred tacks.” Ralph Waldo Emerson.
One of my favourites!
Hugs!
Katherine Scott (Vancouver, BC)
4/2/11
Thanks for keeping in touch. My, but you do travel around and to lovely warm places. My Gram and you would have gotten along very, very well.
Wishing you happiness in all you do,
Colleen Bernard (Kitchener, ON)
Dear Beautiful One!
Your newsletters are filled with so much love... and why wouldn’t they be... it’s who YOU are! Congratulations on YOUR fabulous success and wide-spread travels. Look forward to the ‘birthing’ of your new CD.
Have a fabulous February... warm, warm hug and zillions of great blessings.
Luv ya...
Rev. Dorothy Blandford (White Rock, BC)
Hi Nathen --
Glad to hear you are doing well -- saw a lot of photos from the Posi weekend -- looks like you guys had a blast -- I was wishing I could have made it this year.
Great to see you are staying super busy -- One of these days I'm going to make my way into Canada! Have fun in AZ! I'm heading to Northern California area tomorrow for gigs -- Looking forward to it -- always nice to get "away" and work/with some downtime in between --
much LOVE,
Melissa Lewis (Los Angeles, CA)
1/2/11
I saw the pics (of you) in Florida! You are amazing and wonderful.
Shine on, my Brotha! Shine on!!
Barb Samuel, Music and Arts Director, Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna (Kelowna, BC)
30/1/11
I always love getting your newsletters... they are so beautifully written and inspiring.
Love Trace
Tracy Flavelle (Vancouver, BC)
29/1/11
Dear Nathen... I enjoy your wisdom in your letters. I hope to make it to your next visit to Unity (Church of Calgary). All the best in 2011. I love all peaceful folk & pray for those who have not yet found the joy & freedom in peace. Thanks so much. Love, Milly.
Mildred Messenger (Calgary, AB)
29/1/11
Hi Nathen - It is always refreshing and uplifting to hear of all the great things you are doing and how your life is transforming... Lots of love, Gerona.
Gerona Alderin (Grand Forks, BC & Eugene, OR)
29/1/11
Hey Nathen - Always great to hear what you're news is and what you're up to. All the best this year dude!
Phil Robertson (Burnaby, BC), www.E-Studio-Drummer.com
28/1/11
Hi Nathen -
Always good to hear from you. Thank you for sharing your valuable song-writing, Stick-playing, gentle-presence gifts in Orlando... that's a long way to travel and I appreciate what you do!
REALLY hope we cross paths again soon this year!
Love,
Robert Anderson (Denver, CO), www.DevotionSings.com
28/1/11
Nathen,
Thanks for the beautiful Joy Metta (in your newsletter). Joy is one of the most empowering emotions we can have...
Thanks for the inspiring thoughts. Let us know when we can book you as our guest artist (at Unity of Berkeley).
Blessings,
Tad Toomay (Berkeley, CA), www.TadToomay.com
27/1/11
Hey Buddy... What an impressive website you have, my friend. Great work, great inner work, love your presentation. Wonderful seeing you at The Posi Awards, making music with you, communing, observing you continuing to come into your excellence. Keep doin' what you're doin'!!
Peace,
Freebo (Los Angeles, CA), www.FreeboMusic.com
19/1/11
Hi my soulful brothah!
My only regret this year at our most awesome Posi Awards is that I didn't have personal hang time with YOU, to hear about your intentions/vision for the year, and all that good stuff! Know that both Nolan & I are huge fans and absolutely respect & love all that you're about & your groovy deep music!!!!
Keep us in the loop, kay?!
Knowing 2011 is a breakthrough year for you in all ways!
Love Faith & Nolan too
Faith Rivera (Los Angeles, CA), www.faithrivera.com
19/1/11
Nathen... Was great to meet you at the Posi Awards and thanks for playing for the Sunday Service when I spoke. You are great!
Rev. Jamie Sanders (Pensacola, FL)
11/1/11
Thank you for your updates... I enjoy & follow them with great enthusiasm and feel quite blessed about having met you... The way you share your journey inspires me greatly to consider & take the steps you have and are taking... THANK YOU NATHEN ;-)
PLEASE KEEP ROCKING IN THE FREE WORLD!
luv daniel and all of team collins!
Daniel J Collins (Vancouver, BC)
24/12/10
Hi Nathen,
Beautiful blessing in your (December/January) newsletter! I just wanted to let you know that I was completely moved by (your version of Vince Gill’s) “Breath of Heaven” (at Unity of Vancouver) on Wednesday night. I could feel that it came from your heart. Powerful. It will be one of my favorite Christmas moments of this year. Thank you for your gift of music.
Merry Christmas!
Shannon Piedt (Vancouver, BC)
2/12/10
Working with Nathen Aswell is a delight. He easily worked into our Sunday Celebration and accented the attributes of our program already present. The result was a smooth and effortless expansion of love and light. I would have Nathen back to our Centre any day, in fact, we would love for him to stay. His music and his joy are a gift to all. Thank you Nathen, we are so grateful for all that you have shared. See you soon.
Hugs and love!!!!
Jill Brocklehurst, Spiritual Director of CSL Campbell River (Quadra Island, BC)
29/11/10
Hi Nathen,
I really enjoyed your performance and your creativity (at CSL Campbell River).
Take care,
Bobbi Colwell (Campbell River, BC)
22/11/10
Lovely warm message, Nathen. Re this month’s “Silence”: I just mailed off my thesis this morning in which I wrote about one recent foggy pre-dawn morning, sitting with Cadi on my lap (my cat whose Gaelic name means ‘simple happiness’), idly watching the ‘flames’ of my electric fireplace while drinking a cup of coffee. Suddenly ideas floated into my mind for the closing words for my essay. “In the silence the Divine whispered”! As someone pointed out to me many years ago, when we transpose the letters in ‘silent’, they spell ‘listen’. So, may you hear the wisdom of the Divine through your silent moments.
Warm blessings, Beautiful One!
Rev. Dorothy Blandford (White Rock, BC)
3/11/10
Hi Nathen, What a wonderful gift to receive this (video of “To Love”) when I am in recovery (from my surgery)!!! I have shared the video with some of my friends who came over today for moral support, and they were in tears! They, like most of us, have loved deeply and been hurt; but thankfully, we all know that LOVE IS ALL THERE IS!!! Many, many blessings are being sent to you!! May love & light surround you, Namaste.
Jeannie Jelich (Cameron Park, CA)
14/10/10
I watched a few of your videos and really liked your gentle one with the NS Stick (“To Love”); you have a magical spirit and good for you, for the world needs more angels with a musical way to share such joy.
I also like the fact that you have made a complilation CD with some other musicians for a good cause. I have done that as well, and those are the things that make the gift we have worthwhile. A gift is not a gift unless we give some of it away.
Ish DaFish http://ishdafish.ca/ (Hope, BC)
1/10/10
Nathen, your music touches my heart and feeds my soul. The lyrics clearly come from your heart, and each song reminds me of something I so want to remember. That's why I write music and I know you do the same. Your presence - and your music - are amazing grace, and I am grateful to be blessed by them both.
Tina Greene (Sacramento, CA)
28/8/10
I love “Little By Little”; I even used the words "bit by bit" today when I needed to change my password at work on the computer there. :-)
Given that song, you are clearly a beautiful soul. Thank you for being on the planet right now!
Hugs,
Marcia Breitenbach (Tuscon, AZ)
27/8/10
Hi Nathen - Your performance at Unity Center of Tacoma was spectacular, and I hope that you will come to this neck of the woods again soon! God Bless You!
Luv,
April Nimick (Tacoma, WA)
Thanks Nathen, I’ve REALLY been enjoying your CD!!! Looking forward to your return to this area! : )
Jennifer Jackson (Cameron Park, CA)
Nathen, I’ve been listening to your album in my car for the past two weeks and have been wanting to write you and say THANK YOU for your melodious, uplifting, 70s inflected, conscious, FUN, heart-lifting, vision-lifting tunes. “Little By Little” and “Choose Love” are my absolute faves; in fact, “Choose Love” literally helped me during a rough time earlier this week.
I am your new, biggest fan, and can’t WAIT to see you (and Soul Co-Op) perform again. :-) YAY!!! I am over the edge with excitement!
Much love to you, Nathen, and may love continue to be your guide!
Julie Collier (Sacramento, CA)
10/8/10
Hello Nathen,
I was at the House Concert at Sue Hodge and Browne Anderson’s home; it was wonderful, really enjoyed it! I was not able to connect with you in person but would like to send a huge thank you, as your music at the Centre (for Spiritual Living Edmonton) and at the House Concert resonated with my heart and where I am at on my journey. :-) Have a wonderful Monday.
With Love and light,
Claudia Ricard (Edmonton, AB)
15/7/10
"In-joyed every lovely moment of your song (“Here And Now”)... I felt this in my heart - ahhh blissfulness. Thank you for sharing your beautiful creation, Nathen - your music is AMAZING!!!"
Cindy Rae (Raleigh, NC)
11/7/10
I’m reading (your July/August Newsletter) on the bus and it is so perfect. I asked my dad for help and he gave me his help. Right in this very moment I was feeling guilty for asking and then I read this. It is such perfect timing. Thank you... xo
Tiffany Hambrook (Vancouver, BC)
Nathen,
I especially like the quote (in your July/August newsletter) about the little boy who wasn't using all of his strength because he wasn't asking for help.
I think this has to do with how we define ourselves. We usually, and especially us guys, define ourselves as individual entities within a body who need to do a lot of things by ourselves. I find that definition and identity exhausting! (No wonder men on average die at an younger age than women.) I'm so ready to experience the world as life simply living itself (not even through me because that implies separation from life). We aren’t just part of life, we ARE life.
I feel this realization closer all the time.
Scott Johnson (Boulder, CO)
27/6/10
(Written to Sue Hodge, Edmonton singer/songwriter and House Concert host)
I heard Nathen create some incredible music & passion at the Centre (for Spiritual Living Edmonton) today!! That man is a gift!
Rebecca Bissonnette (Edmonton, AB, Canada)
(This morning at CSL Edmonton,) it was as though time had simply ceased to acknowledge itself passing; it was so beautiful to hear you that I can't find the words to convey what I felt, what I experienced. Thank you.
Namaste.
Christine Meyer (Edmonton, AB, Canada)
21/6/10
(Written to Brock Tully, host of “One of a KIND Stories”)
Hi Brock,
This evening was very special for me. Mostly I came to hear Nathen sing his music, and I was very touched by his beautiful songs. I have heard him sing his own compositions before, a year ago at a House Concert in Dartmouth when I happened to be there visiting my mother, and she and I both loved it. Tonight I found his performance even more deep and strong; at once intimate and powerful. For me, he wears his soul on the outside when he sings and speaks about his musical journey. When I left, I found myself feeling transported to a place of calmness and love.
Love,
Carol Ann Fried (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
14/6/10
Dear Nathen,
Thank you for all the thought and heart that goes into your newsletters. I was up early this morning and listened to the “How Great Leaders Inspire” message (twice). It obviously spoke to you, as it did to me. You are certainly answering the “why” part of your life. Congratulations, Dear One. Thank you for the quotes (like you, I love them). You are following your “Path with a Heart” (Teachings of Don Juan by Carlos Castaneda). “A path without heart is never enjoyable. You have to work hard even to take it. On the other hand, a path with heart is easy; it does not make you work at liking it.” It has taken me to 70 to find mine... until then I worked very very very hard... ‘nuf said... Lovely topic for our next coffee chat.
Thank you for being MY inspiration!
Love and blessings,
Rev. Dorothy Blandford (White Rock, BC, Canada)
12/6/10
Dear Nathen,
I absolutely love your newsletters, AND I continue to enjoy them more all the time as you bring with them your thoughts, inspirations and reflections. I truly loved last month's newsletter. I printed your inspirational thoughts and kept them in sight. I shared them with others and they continue to inspire.
And now, this month, you bring more inspiration. I just listened to the video on the link you proposed and again I am inspired.
I always seek to understand WHY I chose to do what I do in my life. I often wonder whether I've made the right choices, though I tend to think I have. And today, I will spend the rest of the day thinking about exactly why I think what I do is important. I'll probably think of all those people who have suddenly, because of an accident and a con-commitant brain injury, lost so much of who they were. I will hope and pray that through the research and teaching that I do, I can help bring new hope to their lives... AND I hope that when my time has come, that GOD will say to me, GOOD EFFORT. I hope...
I thank you for sharing your journey, and indirectly helping me reflect on my own.
God bless and have faith!
Carolina Bottari (Montreal, QC, Canada)
6/6/10
Dear Nathen and Sheila... It was truly delightful to see you both last night and to experience your playing Nathen! I love that I can hum and or sing to your songs... they have stuck in my heart and mind since I first heard you...! Thank you so very much... You are both an inspiration! I enjoyed Sue and Browne as well....beautiful times!
Lots of Love from me to you!
Mahalia Mohl (White Rock, BC, Canada)
I was just listening to your CD in my car the other day. You have a very nice tone quality in your voice and I like your arrangements.
I’m glad I have met you... and Sheila. I think we all enjoyed ourselves (at your House Concert) last night. I know I did.
You are a very personable person, Nathen. I wish you all the best in your music career and... life. You are definitely in the right field. I would love to be able to play that NS Stick like you do. You make what you do look so easy. That's a gift!
Till we meet again...
Love and light,
Bethanny Brooks (Surrey, BC, Canada)
16/5/10
Hey Nathen
I always enjoy and feel inspired by you and what you do. Thank you for being a part of my weekend! I am grateful that (my young daughter) Valerie was able to feel your energy and enjoy the show too. She said your show was "Beautiful!" I agree. Both shows. :-)
Love
Tetyana Lytviak (Calgary, BC, Canada)
9/5/10
I listened to your CD over the week-end and really enjoyed it. You have such a wonderful voice.
Warmly,
Joanne Duma (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
3/5/10
I am listening for the 4th and 5th times to “To Love”, with such gratitude and appreciation for the beauty and grace that I feel listening to these holy words. So much gratitude for you and your magic voice...
With love,
Lisa Webster (Kelowna, BC, Canada)
2/5/10
Nathen, your songs were beautiful today and I am very grateful for your care in choosing and preparing them. It meant a great deal to me, especially to be led into my talk by your performance of "The Heart of the Matter." Thank you, and many blessings.
Colette Mercier, RScP (Seattle, WA)
11/4/10
Hey Nathen,
What a joy it was to meet you @ Jodi's house concert and enjoy your music. Your music really struck a cord in me. It's an extremely cool way to fondly remember someone. I saw Marcy a week or so later. I can't wait till the opportunity arises when you can meet my husband. He's great! I know he'll love your music too. God is really amazing and I thank him for allowing me to meet you and Marcy! Your music truly blessed me! You both are really outstanding people whom I will ALWAYS keep in my prayers and share your music every chance I get!!
I look forward to your newsletters! God Bless You and Yours!
Authentically,
Felicia Harrington (Phoenix, AZ)
3/4/10
Hi Nathen!
I just wanted to tell you that next year for 2010-2011 me and my friend Hayley Bone are going to be a modern duo for our competetive dance team called "Footsteps" and we are going to do our modern duo to your song "Breathe." We love and I listen to the song almost every night when I meditate and get ready to go to sleep. I love your music and still always listen to it to get inspired! God bless you. xoxo
Hannah C. A. Smith (Dartmouth, NS, Canada)
22/3/10
(Written to my mother) The evening at your home was not only an enjoyable one - but a memorable one. Your son is a special person and I was thrilled to hear his music.
Many thanks,
Tina (Kemptville, ON, Canada)
Dear Nathen -
We want to say thank you for sharing your talent and professionalism with us last night. The warm feelings and deep emotions as expressed within your songs were very meaningful. May you continue to share those God givent talents with others.
You touched our hearts in the dedication of the song for my birthday and our anniversary - many many thanks.
Your coming to Kemptville and sharing means so much to your Mother & Allison. We trust that you had a smooth return home.
Norma joins me in ending our love and best wishes.
George Fisher (Kemptville, ON, Canada)
(Written to my mother) Sorry I had to leave early as I was thoroughly enjoying Nathen's beautiful concert! His singing truly comes from the depths of his soul and touches the hearts of those who are listening. Thank you for providing us with this special experience. No wonder you are such a proud Momma!
Phyllis Clayton (Kemptville, ON, Canada)
When I bought the tickets for your performance, I was quite certain I would enjoy it, as I am fond of almost all genres of music except Rap. However, I wasn't sure if my husband John would care for it, so I was pleased to hear him say, as we left the driveway that evening: "I really enjoyed that!" We both thought that you had a wonderful range of voice and that you sing "from the heart", which made for a spiritually edifying evening. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and giving us our first experience at hearing the NS Stick.
Shirley Boyle (Kemptville, ON, Canada)
20/3/10
Dear Nathen,
I was at Loyola High School in Montreal West for the Camp Kinkora benefit concert, and I really like your “Little By Little” music. The words (lyrics) and music are inspiring and keep us all glued (to our seats) song after song. I listen to your music on CD and share it with my friends and family.
Thank you from a fan! (My brother-in-law Douglas is sending you this email in appreciation of wonderful listening.)
Sincerely yours,
David O’Kill esquire (Montreal, QC, Canada)
Hi Nathen,
Dave’s not here right now, but I want to thank you for your correspondence. (Dave is new to e-mail but he’ll get the hang of it.) Rebecca (Dave’s sister and my partner) invited me to the Camp Kinkora benefit concert and I was able to enjoy your live music. Dave now shares his copy of your CD with me, and I really like your music for its “conscious” qualities; I’ve been a Zen and Yoga practitioner for 37 years now. Listening to “Little By Little”, I feel pleasure - as if I’m stepping into the consciousness of a young baby.
Dave and I will visit the “Music Store/Book a Concert/LInks” section of your web site when he is over next.
Douglas Jack (Montreal, QC, Canada)
Hey Nathen -
You were really good on Saturday
and cool instrument!
Evelyn MacKenzie (Montreal, QC, Canada)
I loved the music you played at the (Kinkora Fundraiser) Gala. it was very relaxing to the mind and soul.
Pauline Leblanc (Montreal, QC, Canada)
7/3/10
The show was the most amazing House Concert I have ever been at. I will forever remember your uncanny style of being a master at the craft of playing your instrument, your smooth vocals and songwriter abilities, coupled with your highly personalized performance. Even the passion associated with your description of the inspiration behind writing every song made each song a unique experience.
Nobody could have convinced me that a performer has the ability to bring tears to each person’s eyes in the audience; you did, as if every song was written specifically for and specifically about each person in the room. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to sit in on this and take that influence with me in playing my own music. I know the theater will be sold out within the first hour next time you perform here.
I also thank you for the kind words after the show.
Blessings and peace,
Merv Flahr (Kelowna, BC, Canada)
Nathen,
Your performance and songs were heartfelt. I experienced a tremendous sense of peace and oneness with everyone in the room. Each song touched and healed a part of me.
Sincerely,
Ron Wade (Kelowna, BC, Canada)
27/2/10
Our evening with Nathen Aswell was an oasis of peace and tranquility. Beautiful melodies, thoughtful lyrics and fascinating stories. A wonderful way to stop the hectic pace of life for a few hours and enjoy the moment with friends and family! Thank you, Nathen!
I also enjoy listening to your CD, especially on the way home from a busy day at work. Very calming!!!
Kathleen Lougheed-Mercier (Nanaimo, BC, Canada)
On the evening of Feb 27th, I was fortunate to be included in a very special night of music and inspiration. It is not often you can say those two words together, as not every piece of music can truly inspire you or evoke such huge emotion. But if you are fortunate to hear Nathen (Aswell), you will understand this experience.
My boyfriend Andrew Scott invited his long time friend Nathen to Nanaimo to perform at his house... it was a small but intimate group of friends, and was nothing short of lovely.
Even though there were others there, I truly felt Nathen was singing just to us (Andrew and I). His words spoke to me and brought out so many feelings, and to be able to share this with Andrew was such a beautiful moment.
They say that music creates moments and memories... this is so true in this case. I bought Nathen’s CD and have been listening to it since the concert, and I can sit back and close my eyes and see him standing there performing for us. I can still picture the passion and his love for music as it carried through to his audience, he has the amazing ability to touch each person (in my humble opinion).
Nathen, I thank you so much for sharing this part of your life, it was truly a magical evening. And I am happy to have a new friend in my life.
Love and happiness,
Brenda Smythe (Nanaimo, BC, Canada)
29/11/09
What I loved about Nathen's performance was his skillfullness as a musician and his presence in the moment. He really gets what enhances the service and delivers it in an exciting and fresh way.
Robyne Walters, Musical Director, CSL Edmonton (Edmonton, AB, Canada)
What a treat it is to hear Nathen perform on stage and on his CD! Nathen’s style, be it meditative or upbeat, goes straight to my soul. Wonderful musical and songwriting talent! Thank you, Nathen, for the gift of you!
Hugs,
Ginette D'Silva (Edmonton, AB, Canada)
8/11/09
Thank you, Nathen. I'm sorry that I didn't get a chance to tell you how much I appreciated your beautiful music this morning. It put me in such a wonderful place of peace and love as I began my morning sermon. I know that the congregation felt it too. Thank you for sharing your creative spirit with us at Symphony of Life!
Blessings,
Rev. Karen S. Wylie, Symphony of Life (Ojai, CA, U.S.A.)
The first thing that I noticed about your performance at Symphony of Live in Ojai was the unique instrument which you play - that captured my attention. I thought it was a Chapman Stick and as it were, I wasn't too far off! But when the other musicians left the stage and it was you alone, that's when you really stood out! I heard a beautiful voice with much feeling, singing a beautiful song with such depth and meaning. Then too, your instrument ebbed and flowed in perfect sync with the melody.
Sincerely,
Connie Early (Sherman Oaks, CA, U.S.A.)
1/11/09
Nathen's warmth and internal radiance shine out through his vocal instrument and continue the journey through his NS Stick, leaving the audience feeling inspired and full of rhythm! His song choices, both the ones that he has written and others, keep you humming and joy-filled. Thank you, Nathen, for sharing your gifts with us.
Heather Haseltine, Music Coordinator, Unity Church of Nanaimo (Nanaimo, BC, Canada)
Greetings Nathen!
Thank you for filling my ears with your SUPER FANTASTIC Voice & Music!!!!
I enjoyed listening to you live when you came to visit Unity of Nanaimo, twice. I'm very happy I bought your CD (Little By Little), to listen to at home. I brought your CD over to friends of mine one evening, and they loved your voice. They said it is AMAZING!!! THANKS-A-MILLION for this GIFT & that you have taken the time to share it with us!!! “Namaste!”
Love,
Liane Moores (Nanaimo, BC, Canada)
I am listening to your CD in my car… and I love it!!!!
Marlene McIntosh (Nanaimo, BC, Canada)
Thanks for the newsletter, I enjoyed your performance today and hope to see you again. Blessings to you on your musical journey, thanks for sharing your talent. Namaste,
Lynn Constable (Nanaimo, BC, Canada)
25/10/09
Hi Nathen
It was great to hear you play. I really enjoyed your songs, and your CD is awsome. I look forward to your newsletter. Thank you for inspiring the world with your music. Look forward to hearing you live again.
Shelley DeMelo (Kamloops, BC, Canada)
Hi Nathen;
I thoroughly enjoyed your music and singing when you were here. I bought both your CD and DVD and listen to them often. Thank you for your lovely and inspiring gift; I would enjoy having you come as a guest to our Center anytime.
Blessings, Kathy Allenby (Kamloops, BC, Canada)
A few weeks ago, Nathen attended our service in Kamloops and supplied the music for the whole service. It was so invigorating to sing our regular songs with Nathen and have him lead us. (We usually have a sound system and sing along with a CD; he offered a slightly different tempo and everyone felt very upbeat.) As the service proceeded, spirits rose and energy just buzzed in the room. We had a special event going on and we all were wearing orange. Nathen (the great sport) joined in and put on an orange vest and very quickly became one of us.
The most special part of Nathen's visit was the several pieces of his own music he offered during our interludes. What a gift he has. And we were truly blessed that wonderful Sunday.
Thanks a lot Nathen.
Lana Graham, President of the Board of Trustees, CSL Kamloops (Kamloops, BC, Canada)
11/10/09
Hi Nathen -
Everyone loved your visit! Several of us noticed a new thing happening - the spontaneous moving and clapping by the congregation was amazing, and something we have not seen before. I think it was the power of the bass (notes on your Stick), as well as the energy of the music. Thank you so much!
Blessings,
Bev Wright, Music Director, Unity Church of Victoria (Victoria, BC, Canada)
4/10/09
Hi Nathen,
I want to thank you for playing with Elio and I at my "All You Need Is Beatles" CD release last night, and the celebration with our circle of friends. It, by all accounts, was a very magical evening!
We performed 17 or 18 Beatle songs (no small task) and rocked the house!!
I so enjoy playing with you as does Elio. Your artistry on the NS Stick is so great as is your beautiful voice. Singing 3 part Beatle harmonies live... is such a trip, and how beautiful they were. It’s one thing to work on songs in rehearsal and get that good feeling, but when it comes together in performance and the audience is right with you, then we get to really soar!
I also very much enjoyed working with you at MantraVani's "Summer Solstice" in June.
I look forward to more musical moments with you and for sure our big "Beatles In The Round" next year!
Thank you Nathen for your Gifts of music and of the heart.
Cheers,
Jerry DesVoignes, www.HealingVoices.net (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
27/9/09
My brotha,
You move me! Thank you. Our congregation received you with much love and appreciation.
Thank you for sharing who you are and shining your light.
My heart is full of gratitude.
Peace and blessings,
Barb Samuel, Music and Arts Director, Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna (Kelowna, BC, Canada)
10/9/09
Hi Nathen -
Keep up the wonderful touch that you apply to your music, and the way you interact with your audience. I loved every minute of it and I am sure it will take you far someday soon. You are a natural.
Take good care,
Rosalind Kinnear, www.SpaSansSouci.com (Merrickville, ON, Canada)
6/9/09
My experience at the House Party was... amazing. I was BLOWN away! I wanted the CD SO bad and was blessed when Laura and I got them for free at the draw. I hope I can see you perform again! It would be amazing!!
Love,
Hannah Smith (Dartmouth, NS, Canada)
21/8/09
So I just got done listening to your album (Little By Little) for the first time. I’m floored by your courage, your range, your exploration, your musical gift, and dazzled by your genius. The opening bell evoked a huge grin. By the time the closing bell chimed I marvelled at the musical journey you had just taken me on.
Thank you.
Blessings, joy and peace,
Carmien Owen (Edmonton, AB, Canada)
www.Carmien.com
15/3/09
We met in Arizona last year at the (first Harmonizing with Humanity) music festival. It was a remarkable weekend.
A year later, I find that your music still brings back the feelings of peace, tranquility, joy, excitment, and love that I experienced that weekend. The other morning I was rollerblading, iPod cranking out the tunes, and experiencing such a lovely day. Then “Little By Little” came on. Though I was already high with joy from the day itself your song took it to a new level and heightened my experience beyound what I could have thought possible. The energy literally pulsed from my heart chakra!
I wanted to share with you that you and your music have a place of appreciation in my heart. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world.
Love and Light
Rebecca Brewer (Altamonte Springs, FL, U.S.A.)
8/3/09
... We have heard you several times over the past years at Unity of Vancouver and have always loved your voice. My talent is playing the stereo and I may not be knowledgeable about instruments but the way you were with your strings today was total at-one-ment. Thank you for such a beautiful experience. Look forward to seeing you sing and play again.
Jan Roscovich (Richmond, BC, Canada)
8/2/09
Well, what can I say: I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED your House Concert last night - what a wonderful experience!!! Congratulations and thank you so much! What a great atmosphere, nice people, lots of good humour and, of course, tons of GREAT music - really well put together!
I hope you are flying on a cloud today and feel really happy and proud of yourself, because that's what you should be!
I so enjoyed the very personal touch of it and what, of course, added to it was that both Sheila and you made it so personal by sharing your appreciation and love for each other and some of your experiences (such as the 'spooned breathing') so openly with us. That was very beautiful to witness, and I feel honoured to have been allowed another glimpse of your life - thank you for that! I perceive Sheila as a very warm, gentle and caring woman with depth, and I can see that she is a really good 'travel companion' for you on your life's journey! Travel on, my friend, you seem to be on a really good path there!
... By the way, I love your CD - it's really nice and I played it last night while I was painting away, left-handed, of course! It got me singing and dancing away, and these vibes are now all captured in my newest painting 'My cup runneth over' - as conceived during your House Concert! Interestingly enough, I think it actually came to me during your song 'More Than Enough'. ;-)
... Enjoy this wonderful sunshine and again, congratulations on a great first House Concert of a whole series to be...
With much love,
Monika Becker (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Thank you for your songs, your spirit, your 'message', your beautiful presence ... I so-so-so-so-so-so-so-so-o-o-o-o-o-o-o enjoyed last night. Fell in love with you all over again! Loved Dave (Sinclair) too - wow, lovely guy as you said and holy moly wow musician!!! ...
It made my heart happy to see you again, and especially to see you so 'YOU' as a composer and performer... loved it, loved it, loved it.
Let's do that again soon!
xxxx Joey Minshall, vocal arranger / www.JoeyMinshall.com (Surrey, BC, Canada)
... What a fantastic house concert! Thank you for sharing your remarkable talent with us! I was beaming and smiling all night and all day yesterday too! What a treat! Thank you so much for your generosity.
You really are an angel, you know? There is something very special about you! I am blessed to be working with an artist like you who bares his soul so completely; so willingly; so openly. Thank you.
... it is all of us that need to show our gratitude to you for sharing your awesome talent with us. Drink it all in, Nathen. You so deserve it.
Thanks for being you!
And thanks for believing in me too!
Hugs,
Jan Trerise, President of Musical Occasions / www.MusicalOccasions.ca (White Rock, BC, Canada)
29/11/08
Nathen has performed at the Unity Church of Calgary twice for our morning service and has also given 2 solo concerts. His music has always complemented the services and his CD has impressed everyone that has listened to it. I have always been impressed with his professionalism as he has had to perform for us both times coming straight from the airport. His gentle humour and intimate performances have always generated many fine comments from the congregation.
Bruce Petherick, Music Director, Unity Church of Calgary (Calgary, AB, Canada)
21/9/08
Nathen brings a gentle spirit and quiet power to us through his music and his sweet and peaceful soul. In his presence I feel the depth and authenticity of an open hearted seeker who reminds me that we are all just pilgrims on our way Home!
Rev. Joy Young, Unity in Action (New Westminster, BC, Canada)
20/7/08
Nathen has performed at the Spiritual Centre for Dynamic Living on a number of occasions. He is a talented and versatile vocalist, guitarist and songwriter with a gentle, loving consciousness. It is always a joy to have him grace our stage.
Barb Brolly, Music Director, Spiritual Centre for Dynamic Living (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
6/6/08
I didn't really know anyone there and yet I walked in late and felt welcomed and at home immediately. You and Sheila have created true community... as you shared and were so unconditionally inclusive about allowing and inviting me to share what I do in the world... I knew being with you and your beloved community was an experience of "Being Home" of Oneness. As your songs vibrated through my physical body I was opened to the love that I am. I felt in harmony with everyone present and I was able to lay my mind in my heart and just be me!
Thank you dear friends... juicy blessings!!!
In loving appreciation
Ann Marie Wright (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Thank you so much for a warm and moving performance on Friday night. I love the way you connected so well with the audience and how you shared the inspirations behind your compositions. A beautiful evening. I’d like to have you do that at my place sometime; will see what’s possible down the road.
Love
Christine Hayvice (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
I’m a tad cynical. When I first met Nathen and heard his music I was thinking, “Hmm, spiritual, new agey performer, wonder if it’s for real.” I was wary of a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Last week I was invited to Nathen’s house concert and got to hear him live in a very intimate performance. Better still, I was able to hear about and talk with friends in his social and performing circles. Now I’m convinced! Nathen is for real. He’s trying to live what he writes and sings about, no doubt left in my mind. And the house concert was great fun. For some numbers he had the whole room singing. During others you could have heard a pin drop. Now that I’ve seen both types of show, I wholeheartedly recommend either a solo performance like a house concert or one with his band and guests in a larger venue.
Kris Obertas (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Thank you for inviting us to your house concert last Friday. We were glad to be able to come to your house concert.
Since responding to your invitation, every morning when I wake up, the first tune that pops into my head is Little By Little.
Stephen and I really enjoyed the intimate and warm atmosphere of the house concert. I particularly enjoyed the simplicity of the show - you and a guitar. I was hoping you would be accompanied by your NS Stick but that may be for another show.
I thought it was really funny when Sheila would pop into the scene every time you were about to share a story about her or tell a story about how she inspired you to write some of the songs.
With our lives having been in over-drive since last summer and the pace not letting up anytime soon, being at your home concert was very meditative and relaxing for us both. It was one of those rare few hours where we did not talk about our home renovations or made plans for what work needs to get done that weekend. It gave us a chance to be “in the present”.
Daisy Mak (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Your house concert on Friday night was a special treat. The care in which you and Sheila took to make everyone feel welcome and special enriched the very personal musical performance. The evening was a sharing with community the joy of creative expression.
With much appreciation,
Eleanor Lipov (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
We had a really great time at your house concert. Eleanor did more crying than I've seen her do in some time (but it was good crying). For my part I must say that you created a very special evening. Well done Nathen!
Cheers,
Joe Bourchier (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Thank you so much for sharing your music, your tears, your laughter and your SELF in your recent house concert. It was inspiring in the truest sense of the word - to breathe in spirit.
Katherine Scott (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Thank you for inviting me to share the rich experience of your Home Concert. It was a great time to spend with family, friends and new acquaintances while enjoying your beautiful inspirational music. I enjoyed the feeling of community, the laughter and the introspection. I left your home filled with tranquility. In this busy world, we need more opportunities to come together with friends and share music, laughter and stories within the comfort of our homes.
Love and hugs to both you and my wonderful daughter,
Trudi Reynolds (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Thank you for your sweetness and preciousness. Your concert last night was absolutely beautiful. Your vision and mission will carry you far because it comes direct from your heart.
Thank you for being in my life.
Blessings,
Zoey Wren (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
I love your music and the consciousness of the message! It's wonderful to listen to something with words that I know will only bring me calmness and love. Funnily enough, since buying your CD I have been putting on Little By Little every morning at breakfast and singing along. It has now become my "morning song" because it gets me in such an uplifted mood. Plus I am now dreaming the lyrics to some of your songs and if that isn't a sign of their inspirational quality, I don't know what is. You have a unique gift. Bless you for having the courage and authenticity to share it so joyfully.
Sincerely,
Katherine Read (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
22/5/08
I was tremendously impressed by Nathen's ability in 4 areas:
- he sang his songs in an lovely and creative way;
- he played his acoustic guitar with amazing talent and ability;
- he managed to put some great words and thoughts into the lyrics he wrote;
- he also got me thinking that he and I should try to write a song together some day, in which I could only contribute a little to the lyrics, whereas the music and how that went with the words would be the subject of his magical endeavour!
David Balser (West Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Nathen's music stirs something deep within me. His lyrics are rooted in love and hope for peace to ripple through the human condition. When he performs, he reveals his vulnerability. This allows me as the listener to unfold, and gently, little by little, be guided home.
Melany Dawn, World Rhythm Dancer (North Vancouver, BC, Canada)
www.LightInYourMind.Blogspot.com
10/2/08
Nathen Aswell is a phenomenally talented musician/composer who is very well known in the Metro Vancouver area through his years of performing in local churches, concerts and special benefits.
His beautiful energy inspires all who gather to listen to him - and he continues to touch hearts with his words and music.
I can’t say enough wonderful things about him and wish him well in every endeavor. He is a treasure.
Rev. Carrie Hunter, Spiritual Centre for Dynamic Living (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
3/2/08
Nathen is a dream to work with! His is the embodiment of sacred service in his musical accompaniment for my Sunday services. His heart-felt lyrics and creative guitar playing make an amazing synergy with any spiritual message. We often co-create the service flow to incorporate his gifts with my message.
The music on his CD "Little by Little" has a wonderful mix of positive music with a message of empowerment and depth.
I highly recommend booking Nathen for your Sunday services, for a house concert, and for leading meditations and chanting. His depth of Spirit, combined with his musical talent, is truly a gift to our churches, and to the world!
Rev. Sophia Ducey (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
27/1/08
Before Nathen opens his mouth to sing, before those talented fingers touch the guitar you know you are in the presence of a man who makes beautiful music and offers it generously as a gift to God and anyone lucky enough to be within earshot.
Don’t EVER miss an opportunity to listen to this man share his gift!
Rev. Terry Shea, Centre for Spiritual Living White Rock (White Rock, BC, Canada)