PRAISE
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)