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| Ceremonial garb on loan from Stina Anderson - ARTERIES |
… and the Dead”
Earlier in the pandemic this year I was talking with my dear friend and artistic collaborator Elisa Faires, who has a spiritual practice of guiding souls. She talked about confused souls of recently deceased Corona virus victims. Perhaps their last days were in a coma. On a ventilator, unconscious. Unable to say “goodbye” to loved ones. Not even realizing they have slipped away from their mortality. Final conscious memories of trauma, panic, breathlessness. She guides them into the light.
It was this conversation that inspired my vigil.
Day 16 – Sound
A more successful attempt this time!
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| Day 16 - Sound. Instrumental set-up. Photo by CEB |
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| Day 16 - Sound. Photo - CEB Selfie |
At sunset I opened up the gallery doors for the sound to ring out.
SOUNDCLOUD LINK - Day 16 – Sound
Bells and Bowls at Sunset – Brooklyn Bridge Park
2 weeks in.
Healing rituals and prayers have been instituted (put into operation) and their purpose established (set up to endure).
The space is ready.
I am ready.
Yesterday, Sound resonated in the environment. Clearing blockages and preparing the way.
Today we focus in on what’s crucial.
Day 17 – Protection
When diving into profound spiritual action, use protection!
Another visit from Fred Hatt today – and some great pix!
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| Day 17 - Protection. Photo by Fred Hatt |
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| Day 17 - Protection. Garlic. Photo by CEB |
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| Day 17 - Protection. Rubber Gloves. Photo by CEB |
Day 18 – Wandering Souls
My intention for this day was to wander with the souls and share their nether world. On commencing research I stumble across “Operation Wandering Soul” – a campaign exercised by US forces during the Vietnam War. This brings a new twist of intensity into the day’s performance prayer.
Friend and collaborator, percussionist Michael Evans came to visit today.
VIDEO - Day 18 – Wandering Souls
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| Day 18 - Wandering Souls. Photo by Michael Evans |
(“Operation Wandering Soul” – 1970. Vietnam War. US engineers created “Ghost Tape Number 10” to instill fear in Vietnamese soldiers, causing them to flee. The eerie sounds and voices played on their cultural belief that the dead must be buried in their homeland, or wander eternally in suffering.)
Elisa and her mother Trish Face Time with me on-line. In prayer, we focus on recent Corona virus deaths in my location. Elisa and Trish have many insights. I realize that these souls are just regular people. Mostly elderly. New Yorkers. Jewish, Hispanic. People who don’t want to leave their dogs. It is the role of angels to escort souls to the Divine. We prayed for the Arch Angel Michael to do his job!
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| Day 19 - Crossing Over. The Tibetan Book of the Dead recognizes the practice of guiding the soul as it leaves its mortal home. Photo by CEB |
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| Day 19 - Crossing Over. Photo by CEB |
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| Day 19 - Crossing Over. Photo - CEB Selfie |
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| Brooklyn Bridge Park flowers. Photo by Fred Hatt |
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