Dance.

Tell me, why did you stop dancing?
Do you no longer look to the sky, can you not see that the very Universe from which you hail works to
gain your attention? Have you failed to hear the music between the beating of your heart as it waits, in agony, seeking its remedy, only to find its next moment of longing? There is celebration to be had. You are alive. The skies move in your favor. My Kingdom is not beyond this Earth, my Kingdom is this Earth, and until I reach my Paradise beyond the clouds where the Gods have marked for me, I will seek to find the music between the beating of my heart, for it is in those moments of longing where the Light comes to play at its brightest. It is in those moments of longing where I am closest with my Creator...and so, I dance.

Fault no man for his inability to believe; the time with come, surely, when he finds himself scraping at the dirt beneath his fingernails, in search of himself.

Love.

“Go ahead,” she started, softly. “Stomp your feet and turn your back on Love, but Love isn’t here for your understanding, it is not something for you to just will-away...it is you that Love has come to experience, it is you that Love has longed for,” she went on as I sat, quiet, humbled by her words.

“And so now tell me, just what does that say about how splendid you truly are, to know that love has dragged you all the way through time and space, as far back as creation was able to reach, just to experience you here and now...for you, My Dear, for you are The Light,” she finished, smiling ever so gently.

Happy Valentines Day.

Time

Thirteen years ago today, I said goodnight to my dad. Twenty minutes later I was giving him CPR, and I had no innate idea of what I was doing but the lady I had on speakerphone through 911 was walking me through it; I was all alone. I’m not sure how long it was after that the ambulance showed up, but he was already gone, and I knew it in my heart even before I called for help. It’s a curious thing what time will do, how in some moments it will stretch, some it will shrink, and in some it will completely vanish, seemingly all in our favour. Time offered itself to me in every which way that night except the one I needed most…for it to rewind.
- A dear friend of mine, who has since passed, once told me that he would give anything he could, even years off his own life, just to sit across the table from his late father and share a meal. He even shook his finger at me and told me not to fuck around and take time for granted. Maybe I had taken time for granted, maybe that’s why time paid me such a powerful lesson that night with my father. -
I went on to dab myself with two drops of my dads’ aftershave every day until the bottle ran dry. I slept with his blanket and pillows until they were tattered. I wore his slippers, even outdoors, until the soles wore out. Nothing worked, nothing brought me closer to him than the time we once shared, which would all become memories with more and more time in between then and the continued sense of now, the only little piece of time that we ever really have. People often think that death brings people closer together, but it doesn’t, it’s life that does that, along with our ignorance of time. Life is for the living, it’s where people meet, fall in love, it’s where people gather to celebrate, or gather to mourn, but that’s life, that’s not death. Death is its own journey, but death is for the dead, death is without time, but in due time for us all. We all have a wonderful opportunity here to join with time and create a beautiful space, for love, for joy, for peace, for celebration, and even for mourning. I believe in my heart that we need each other, and I believe that time is as dependant on us as we are on it. I believe that each of us owe time a great debt of gratitude, and kindness, love, and peace, and joy, celebration, and harmony. We can’t always choose the circumstances or the terrain of our journey here through life and time, but we do have the opportunity, in each moment, to choose how we respond to it all. - A puddle is a nuisance to some and a playground for others.
Be kind and take care of each other, we are all in need.
Peace & Love.

Be Bold.

Be bold. Bare your fucking soul. Stop pretending like we have all of this time to heal and show yourself to the Universe. Strip down, turn inside-out and heave yourself into the pits of vulnerability. Fuck this world, and fuck every single person that has made you feel lesser than or too scared to unfold; they are the real cowards, they are the ones battling the darkness and fears of the truth in their judgements of Self, and like you, their day will come when they can’t hide from themselves any longer. Rise up! You are worthy! You are not easy to walk away from, you are worth fighting for, so fuck every last person that ever gave up on you or made you feel like you weren’t worth the time or energy that it takes to Love someone. You know how to Love, so Love yourself, and Love the world around you with every fiber of your being and leave no one un-touched. Once in a lifetime. That’s what the fuck you are. Go. BE THAT! And be kind on your way.

Ginette.

First, tell us your name, where you’re from and where you live?

My name is Ginette Biro. I was born in Calgary, raised on the west coast of BC, and I currently live In Langley BC.

At what age did you first realize that you were able to communicate with Spirit, and that you were a channel for others?

Well, when I look back, I remember that at the age of five I could feel several spirits in my room on any given night; I couldn’t fully see them yet, at that point, but I knew they were there so that pretty much terrified me, lol. By seventeen I started hearing them, and then early in my twenties I was seeing them more regularly; although it wasn’t until my late twenties that I had a more peaceful grasp on it all and developed enough courage to speak my truth with people and to share what I was seeing/hearing.

How has staying true to your own vision contributed to your journey? - Are there any downsides in doing so?

Journey is the perfect word to explain it. I say this because it has been a road of blissful highs and deep, sorrowful lows. To embark on any spiritual journey requires a deep dive into the inner realms of the heart. It sounds light and fluffy but in truth it can be very revealing. I believe that anytime we are provided with true access to gifts, we are also given them with a great responsibility in how they are utilized and delivered. To understand this balance, we often need to understand many sides, and to truly understand something we have to experience it in some form. So, the more my gift has grown, and for which I am very grateful, it has also included many challenging experiences to give me a frame of reference in love and compassion of both others and Self.

So, having said that, the more I stay true to my authentic Self through it all, the more I can view all experiences from a lens of grace; and this allows all of it to be of value, as well, it helps to keep it from being convoluted. When we are in line with our personal truth(s) we are living in flow, and when we are in flow then we are working with the Universe, instead of against it. To me, this is magic on earth, and it can be expressed in so, so many ways.

What are some of the influences that drive your purpose?

Kindness, compassion, and forgiveness are some deep-rooted influences that drive my purpose. The ability to help people release a fear of death, or a loss, or to believe that they are truly a part of something so much greater is what continues to inspire me.

What is your greatest joy in being a Medium?

Being able to be present in the magical moments of healing that come through a reading. Whether it is forgiveness that is given, or answers to questions, or funny anecdotes that confirm to the sitter that their loved one is in fact present, all of those things make the experience magical and quite awe-inspiring. It is a feeling of being connected to something so much greater, and a reinforcement that the Universe really does have our back.

Do you have any fears that challenge you when you are channeling?

I would say it is less a fear but more so a consideration in the sense that I deeply desire to always be as accurate as possible; I never want to blur the lines between channeling and brain/human ego, so I am always very conscious of that going into a session. I think years ago when I was first starting out, I would have considered this a fear, but now it is just something I take the time to be aware of and transition into a state of peace and clarity.

What is your process like when doing a reading for someone, and are there any variables that contribute to the clarity of a reading or your ability to communicate with Spirit?

I love reading for people! It is an opportunity to learn something new and it is like an invitation into another world or another story. I feel deeply privileged to be in that position, so I take it very seriously. In the beginning of a reading I always explain to people how my process works: how I connect with Spirit, how they communicate with me, and what the sitter can expect. This helps them feel at ease as a calm and open energy makes the session run so smoothly.

If someone is really closed off, or in a state of fear, there are times that Spirit will not share information yet as it would only trigger the sitter; this doesn’t happen very often, but it has happened. In any case that this has happened it has always proved fruitful upon our second meeting. So, I trust the process completely.

One thing I really try to explain is the fact that we are all connected to Spirit and can communicate individually. I like to explain that I am an interpreter and that the magic behind it is simply an awareness of a higher realm. It is not me that is giving the insights but rather I am repeating the insights that are being given to me for the sitter.

The people who come to you for readings, what do they mean to you?

They are beautiful soul teachers. Readings are always an opportunity to learn, to share and to express in a sacred space. They put their trust in me to connect them to Source and for that I am eternally grateful. I feel blessed to be in the position I am, and so I always do my best to ensure they feel the session is a safe place of no judgement, and that they can contact me for follow up information if needed. It can be a deeply revealing journey, and one that I find so much beauty in.

What inspires you to get out of bed each day?

You mean besides coffee?? It is to live in line with my purpose. To let this world be my place of inspiration. To make a difference here. To use this opportunity of a lifetime to bring some good to the world. In addition, I am learning soul lessons that are helping me connect more with Source.

When you're not actively ‘in purpose’ as a Medium, how do you spend your time?

At present, I am busy with my young kids. I have so much fun watching them and playing with them as they grow. I find whether they realize it or not they teach me so much about this 3D world every day; it’s really fun to see the world through their eyes.

I also enjoy time in nature, be it on hikes, camping, or playing outside. Mother Nature has so much nurturing energy, and it is just such an energetic balancer to spend time outside. I am so enthralled with the nature of our Planet, so I also love to travel and explore the world.

I also love dancing; I take dance classes which really help me to connect with myself. It is just so much fun and sometimes I feel we forget how to have fun, so this is a core part of keeping me grounded and joyful.

What’s coming up next for you?

I have launched a company called ‘Avalon Spirit’ that is about all things woo. “Woo” meaning spiritual things from meditations to workshops, seminars, readings, books, stones, incense and such. It is a platform for helping people on their journey of self-discovery and connection to Spirit and the Universe.

I have also written a book on my near-death experience, which I underwent last summer, and so I am looking into publishing options and getting that out into the hands of readers.

Is there anything else you’d like to share? Upcoming release dates, recent/new projects... anything?

I would love to invite people to listen to my podcast titled, ‘The Ginette Biro Podcast’ which is available on iTunes and Google Play. As well, we have an interactive page on Facebook called Avalon Spirit Inc. which has many videos and posts of channelings, meditations, and messages from Spirit.

Thanks for sharing your time, we look forward to all that is to come from you.

Thank you so much for this opportunity to share a little about my story!

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Peace, More Love.

Be Well.

Everything will fall apart, and it’s supposed to; what other way would you suggest to find the truth but for the veil of illusion to first be stripped away? Change is rarely comfortable for the conditioned mind, but you are being asked to find a new alignment now, one much closer to the heart. And so, the things that don’t feel so good are going to become louder now; you see, the Universe is working to steer you back to where you belong, becoming anew, chipping away at everything that no longer works for your highest good. 

Be well, and rest easy in the knowing of this, for you are The Light. 

Peace, more Love. 
Be Kind

Be Kind

I get it, inexperience can lead to insensitivity and lack of empathy, and so I can imagine that it’s much easier to judge and make comments off the cuff about guns and war when many of us know nothing of such a thing. Finding humor and standing firm in our opinions about immigrants and the unwelcoming of them appears to be entertaining to some because of the granted privilege that many have become accustomed to as it is near built into the foundation of the county from which we rose; the same country that permitted and enforced the stealing of children from their parents and the robbing of entire communities of their worth by working to dismantle their Spirits and uprooting their culture. 
I know nothing firsthand of the struggles and heartache shared by those seeking refuge from turmoil and war in their homeland. I know nothing firsthand of how it feels to have watched members of my family die in the shadows of starvation or any of the dozens of ailments and diseases that accompany hunger related issues. I know nothing firsthand of poverty. 
It’s easy to feel light and entitled when sheer circumstance has created the space for it; unlike the surely hundreds of millions of people being born within borders that will prove otherwise for the entirety of their time here on Earth. 

I have no interest in working to change or alter the thinking of anyone, moreover, anyone more concerned with the value of a dollar earned over the value of a life without access to a dollar. It is a shame that good fortune has left so many of us with such poor vision.

Fortune - chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs. 

Privilege - a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Empathy - the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Peace, more Love. 

Be kind.

The Other Side of Life

You are fooling yourself if you don’t think that I will be calling on you, one day. There will be no ulterior motive, nor will my intention ever be to cause pain or hurt to you or anyone else in my doing so, regardless of the circumstance; it will more simply just be, our time. 
If I can take a few moments to talk with you about time, I’d like to speak into my curiosities while I have you here. 
-Firstly, can I ask, how do you feel about what you have done with the time that you have had? I know, you were new to the process and might have felt blindsided by some things, but overall, how to do you feel with how you’ve utilized your time? 
-Also, is love really what they say it is, you know, is it really as powerful and life-altering as it’s made out to be? I don’t ask because I’m unable to feel love, I in fact feel love quite deeply, but I’m wondering for you, for your experience with love, did it shake you up enough to move you? And I’m not talking about just any old love, I’m talking about stripping yourself down to vulnerability and throwing all caution to the wind just to dive into the depths of someone else’s soul in search of your own. Yes, that kind of Love.
-I’d like to know, is it worth it to be angry for so long, about anything, is the anger that purposeful and is your heart that unworthy of being free from the burden? Anger is something that I can say I have never felt, for whatever reason I was made impartial to such a thing, but I see how many of you spend your time in anger and so I’ve always been curious about its grip and what it must do as it has caused so much discomfort, but one can only think that there must be a good side to it if so many hold onto it for as long as they do. 
-This is one thing I’ve always adored to watch, and so I must ask...is laughter really as wonderful and joyous as it appears to be? Although much of that space seems to be reserved for children and those open and present enough to enjoy its bouts, I’ve always had a soft spot for a good laugh, and so again I find myself curious about your experience with laughter. 
-Three words in question form - Did You Dance? I’ve watched over the years how freeing it appears to be for the Spirit of a person to dance, and so I ask, did you experience this, did you dance? 
-How well and how often did you play? 
-How open were you to the experiences of others? 
-What was your relationship like with forgiveness? 
-How accepting and supportive were you of others? 
-Did you help where you could? 
-Were you more likely to pass someone in need than to stop and help with what you could? 
-Help is a big one here so I’m really going to dig into it. Did you feed those in need? Did you pass judgement on anyone for being of what you saw as a lesser circumstance than yourself? Did you have an open hand to those pleading for help with whatever you were able to offer? What did you do to help the world around you? 
Lastly, before I close this out...how, and for what, will you be remembered? Because let me say this; all of Creation had to fall in love with just the notion of you in order for you to be here, and the amount of circumstances that had to align for you to then materialize, for whatever length of time you have, is utterly unfathomable. The people that were lucky enough to love you will remember you, always and forever, and the people that you were lucky enough to love you will take with you in your heart when you go. And so I say to you this; be courageous with your time and your pursuits of purpose and fulfillment, find center in your heart and journey from there, use your mind and your gut to help guide you but lead with your heart as though it was the very same force that once delivered you to the world. Be kind. Be helpful. Be gentle. Laugh. Dance. Play. Forgive. Let go. And most of all, Love, with every ounce of your being, and nurture in others how to do the same, because that is how the world will take form for change. 

And listen, don’t get caught chasing time.

I will see you when I see you. 

Until then, 
The other side of Life. 

Dear Egypt

Dear Egypt, thank you. 

I’ve taken a few days since my return home to try and piece together my experience with you, and it’s going to be difficult for me to pair words together in an effort to better explain how I feel about you, but I will do my best. Firstly, thank you for calling out to me and inviting me to come spend some time with you, I am forever in your debt for your hospitality and kindness. Thank you for showing up so powerfully and with such love and grace in the faces of your people, there wasn’t a moment where I doubted my belonging, and that is a gift to the heart like no other. Egypt, my dear, the truth is, I’ve had a longing in me for a love like yours that has lasted many lifetimes, and so today I thank God for scattering parts of me in the Earth from which you rose and guiding me to reconnect with you, only to find the whole of myself in the reflection of your light. What you took from me in surrender, clearing space to become anew, I am grateful for. As well, thank you for the conversations with my Father, through the hearts of many. Thank you for the laughter, the tears, the healing, the friendships, old and new, and for each moment that I fell in Love. Egypt, your Sun rises in honour of the royalty in us all, and shines a warmth like no other place on Earth. Your Moon, the Great Storyteller, holds no judgement for the wrongdoings of man but rather celebrates our great resilience and artistry in faith. Egypt, you have left me in awe, and I will walk with you in each step until my return to you, Inshallah. 

My dear Egypt, there will never be a goodbye between you and I, for the heart knows you as the space between time, where only God has reign. 

Forever yours, I am.

You.

It gets better. Believe in that. Not always easier, but better. There’s lots and lots of letting go that you’re going to be faced with. Do your best to not hold on so tight. Most of what we use over time to protect ourselves seemingly only causes more discomfort and upset as the call of Life sets out to find us. If you find a sadness in your heart, tend to it, comfort and embrace it, it is simply there to teach you about forgiveness. Life is extremely resilient, and not quite as precious as it is said to be, but you certainly are, and that, my dear, is something you should carry deep in your heart wherever you go. Pay attention to the signs, they’re everywhere, and they’re a stunning reminder of how much the Universe is in absolute Love with you and your journey through time here on Earth. Be gentle with yourself, more than anything else, be gentle with yourself, and without fail you will learn to be gentle with others, and that is how you will change the world. Love more than you can fathom being able to love, and Love through the fear of it all. Be kind. Be honest. Be fair. And most of all, Be You; the once in any lifetime that you are, the one and only and never again, whoever you are...You. Be that. 

Peace, more Love.
Be kind, always.

Tre Nyce

First, tell us your name, where you’re from and where you live?

My name is Tre Nyce, I’m from #VanRonto - meaning I’m from both coasts, Vancouver and Toronto.

How long have you been making music, and how much of the process do you have a part in when it comes to the entirety of a song? 

Been recording music since I was 15, and I usually do both, production and writing, but I like working with different producers and letting their vibe dictate what I write about.

How has staying true to your own vision contributed to your journey? - Are there any 
downsides in doing so? 

Staying true to my vision has allowed me to mature as an artist and really get my point across. I feel like as an artist you go through seasons, similar to the weather, so as I've progressed and changed so has my vision and my content. It’s been a good and bad thing, but I think that's something you just have to accept as a creative person, and especially as a recording artist.

What are some of the influences that drive your creativity?

Life has been my biggest driving force for creativity. I find that whatever I'm going through or experiencing dictates my creative pace.

What is your greatest joy in making music?

I get true joy off creating something that sounds exactly as I envisioned it in my head. It’s like acing a hard ass math test and knowing you got a 100% before you even hand it in.

Do you have any fears that challenge you when you’re creating?

My only fear at this point is not being completely true to myself. 

What’s your writing process like and how important are lyrics to you?

I used to freestyle everything but recently I've gone back to my roots of writing. I feel like when I first started I really cared about the punchlines over the content. Now I'm focused on the message as much as I am the lyricism, and I feel like going back to writing has given me that focus.

What does your audience mean to you?

I’m not really sure how to answer that question because I feel like fame and success in this industry is so fleeting. I just prefer to keep it 100 with the people who take the time to follow up on my music and new releases, and I’m always thankful to them for every like, share, view or follow that I pick up along the way.

What inspires you to get out of bed each day?

Knowing that I'm getting better in all aspects. Setting myself apart, becoming more business savvy, understanding what my vision is and how I want to accomplish another step toward my version of success.

 When you're not making music how do you spend your time?

I have other business that I focus on, but my main priority is always my children and my family; they take up most of my time, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

What’s coming up next for you?

I will be releasing more singles on all music platforms as well as new videos in the very near future.

Is there anything else you’d like to share? Upcoming release dates, recent/new projects... anything.

New video to ‘Anything’ will drop in September, new audio - ‘Goin’ UP’ and ‘Tellin’ ME’ Ft. Tjin will be droppin’ mid- July and mid-August. KEEP IT LOCKED.

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Peace, More Love.

Fear vs.

I was visiting with a friend yesterday and we started talking about fish - wild salmon in particular... about how they leave the ocean, what feels like their “natural habitat", and they swim into the freshwater streams in order to spawn. Well, they’re not necessarily “built” for fresh water, they’re built for the ocean, however, it’s much like a calling home, it’s ingrained in them to return to where they themselves were brought to life. So, what happens on their journey through the freshwater is their scales start to stick together, some form a hump on their back and other deformities, and essentially they start to decay from the inside out, but yet they know they have a purpose to fulfill, which is to spawn, to further life, so they keep going, they stay true to the journey. After the eggs are laid and fertilized, they continue to die and quite poetically they end up feeding the entire ecosystem. I asked my friend, “can you imagine if fear got in the way of their purpose?” I went on, “It would start with just one fish at the opening of the stream, and slowly there would be a build-up of fish choosing to ignore their calling for the fear of what was to come... death.” We have been using whatever stories we can to distract ourselves from our purpose, in the illusion that if we manage to stay safe enough, we will survive. The “choices” we present ourselves with are ultimately just links on the chain of fear, spinning for the cause of self-preservation. 

And so today I say... Swim, as though God has ingrained it in your very DNA to do so, and don’t stop until you meet your mark and make it back home, having fulfilled your purpose. 

 
Peace, more Love.

Be Kind.

Braydon.

First, tell us your name, where you’re from and where you live?

Hey, my name is Braydon, and this is a loaded question. Hahaha. Number 1 and I am done…just kidding. I’m from Alberta, Canada. I currently live in Edmonton, Alberta, and I grew up in Leduc, and then Cold Lake for the later years.

How long have you been making music, and how much of the process do you have a part in when it comes to a song?

I’ve been making music, and maybe everybody’s definition of music is different, but I think I started making something that resembled a tune when I was 11yrs old…and I started writing songs after I got my first guitar when I was 12. Most the time, like 97% of the time I am writing by myself. The song is pretty much all written by me and then when I present it to the people playing with me in the recording process, that will often influence the structure of the song, and potentially lead to rearranging the song. This is one of my favorite things about recording with other people and collaborating; adding others always rounds out a song, but it will also transcend the original vision. New perspectives, new influences, new tambers, new hearts. All this new stuff can be taxing on our egos, but that being said, collaborating can be catastrophic if we resist transcendence. Transcendence happens when everyone involved trusts each other equally with their creative input. So, really all I am trying to say, within a nutshell, is collaboration can be, and usually is, a beautiful thing.

How has been staying true to your own vision contributed to your success? - Are there any downsides in doing so?

I am about to answer your questions with a question, haha. What is the definition of success??? I’m probably not successful in the eyes of any labels or even in many musicians’ eyes. I’m still building a reputation, and only have one album under my name. I have an unhealthy relationship with money, and I am not motivated by monetary/capital gain. The economy is a mad race that brings my life nothing but darkness. Consumerism is a messy, messy shit-storm that I am trying to escape.

What are some of the influences that drive your creativity?

My love for nature and all of its Magic. Nature has so many things for us, and so many people deny nature, our right as Creatures existing on a planet with trees, whales, turtles, grifola frondosa, mushrooms (Maitake), chaga, elephants, honey, and don’t you forget that I will always say Cannabis the Mother Mary Jane. Food is Medicine and medicine is food. I believe we are meant to have this Human experience, and to utilize this Human body and all of its capabilties. Why I mention this is because I also explore the spiritual side of things with utilizing nature, as in using fasting, which is intended for us to purify our bodies, minds, hearts, spirituality and even our sexuality. This also has inspired me. When I purify myself, I open myself up to the natural rhythms of the universe. It’s like shaking hands with God. Or as if I am aligning my existence to be open to the positive energy and flow of the universe. This is ultimate for my creativity. Meditation as well for the same reasons. Music, in many ways, is like meditation, and like group meditation, group music enjoyment is also inspiring; sharing music, especially live music, for the reason that it is live and is being made in that very moment.

What is your greatest joy in making music?

Working through new melodies and new hooks. Having the creative process take over and being amazed by where the free flow of listening to whatever it is I’m tapping into to make that song. Everything in life, it seems, can benefit from leveling UP our listening chops.

What’s your writing process like and how important are lyrics to you?

Every song is different. I am a musician first, and I like to make music that I would listen to. Lyrics that can make me think and give me new perspective; that is what I look for. I like to be challenged by a songs’ words; challenge my mind, challenge my heart, make me laugh, make me cry, but being consistent within the song is important. I am still an amateur in my songwriting, I have been doing it a long time and people buy my music, but I really don’t believe in templating songs or art. That is true selling out in my mind. It’s not about money and fame but it’s more about making shitty art, and art becomes shitty when it’s not original. It gets stale. Art with purpose. Clever art. Art that changes, it is not done by a machine or a template or an equation. So, my process is chaos. Maybe a joint or a bong is involved. Maybe I’m sitting on a cliff in the mountains or doing deep breathing outside in -25degree weather every 15 or 20 minutes, in-between sets at a piano.

What does your audience mean to you?

Music healed me, and I wrote an album as it healed me. I want to heal people with music. Music is a force…a universal force for healing. ‘Struggling’ is a song about hope off my album. HOPE. Hope. 15 for Hope??? we are on similar paths. Music is Medicine. I see people intensely listening to me live, or when people tell me a song was cleansing for them, WOW, I feel as though my purpose is being fulfilled. Music can manifest deep emotional cleansing. I am so grateful that what I share can connect with others. Connection is key in our survival.

What inspires you to get out of bed each day?

LOVE.

When you’re not making music, how do you spend your time?

I want to be aligned with nature, so I go for walks, do yoga, meditation, spending time with loved ones. I believe deeply in the power of fasting and I write a blog about that, and addictions, specializing in behavioural addiction. I have been a 12 step member for 5 years this coming August and I put a lot of my energy and time into serving my fellows.

What’s coming up next for you?

Summer shows!! Yeahhh! Haha. Maybe some other things, but right now I am prioritizing my conversion. #VANLIFE. I’m working on my tour bus and getting ready for the next phase of my musical journey. But for music, I have some big gigs. I am breaking into the festival scene in Alberta, starting with the Ravenwood Experience in Sherwood Park, July 20th, and I play the Rec-Room South Edmonton on September 14th. I have some private house shows, but things are popping up and I won’t be surprised when more shows show up. Links to my shows can be found here… http://bwmusic.ca/shows

Is there anything else you’d like to share? Upcoming release dates, new projects...anything.

I’ve been working on the side with my friend, Shauna Marijauna, on a project called 420 Friends. It’s a slow growth project but we will be playing private shows, house concerts/SMOKE SHOWS, breaking the stigma of this Miraculous Herb. Sacred Plant Medicine being shared in a healing and community-building way. This is just one of the ways that I am becoming more involved with the cannabis community, but this much is true, the more I pursue my hearts’ true desire, the more the path for my Soul begins to Bloom.

http://www.bwmusic.ca/
http://bwmusic.ca/shows
braydon@bwmusic.ca
 
Check out all that Braydon is up to by clicking the links above.

Peace, More Love.

Shine.

They’re going to try and dim your light. Shine, it’s their own shadow that scares them. They’re going to ignore you. Stand tall, head up, you need not shout, your presence is enough. They’re going to pretend like you don’t matter. You do matter, unequivocally; as do they, they simply haven’t yet realized their worth. They’re going to try and find ways to hurt you. You don’t have to hurt, at all, ever. They’re going to slam doors shut on you. Forgiveness is the key to each one of those doors. They’re going to force you into goodbyes. Wish them well, there will be plenty of goodbyes for you in this lifetime. 

Peace, more Love.
Be Kind.

The Mighty

He delivers her with grace
Upon his back is where she lays
Led gently along by his Mother, Earth
He navigates as she prays
A teller of stories ten thousand years old
Mighty it would be if not given a name
A calling sent out by the heavens
Never again will land be the same
The travelling man has found his friend
The farmer a force to break ground
With Kings and Queens in carriages
His Majesty has not made a sound
Loyal to the fault found only in man
He dances with pride for his cause
His brothers and sisters still wild and free
Yet his honour not scarred or flawed
No longing for love in his makeup
For his life knows nothing of binds
And while she lay draped across his back
In each next step his purpose he finds
Gone long ago with the wind is his Spirit
One with the skies is his voice in song
A legacy shared by only the giver of life
In her company is where he belongs

This is a piece I wrote for Mariel Gomsrud and the launch of www.Ecovocateur.com - check them out, they’re both doing some pretty important and special work right now.

Model - Mariel Gomsrud - IG @marielnoir
Photographer - Rick Rose - IG @rickrosephoto
Ecovocateur - IG - @ecovocateur

WildflowerBoom

Flower Power, Baby!

WildflowerBoom was started by Chloe Norgaard (the ex model who had the rainbow hair) as a creative planting initiative which is all about guerilla gardening used to beautify but also support our environment.

Dreaming of a mountain on Earth Day, Chloe and the gang at WildflowerBoom, along with the helping hands of anyone interested in sharing the experience, will ride the lifts and throw seed bombs (a quarter sized round ball of soil, clay and wildflower seeds) off of them, aiming to hit their bullseyes, (made prior with natural paint). This in turn will create a colorful meadow of wildflowers for the spring and summers to come; and a very lovely sight to see, in my opinion. Doing this will also help the local habitat and its varied species, promoting biodiversity in the local ecosystem. **We should all know by now that our pollinators need some help, so why not create some amazingly awesome habitats for them in a fun and interactive way, by the very same hands and hearts that frequent these places we love.

If you can’t make it out to the mountain, you will surely find WildflowerBoom in communities all over, doing what they do… spreading the love one seed and flower at a time. And lastly, if there’s any way you’d like to show your support, by way of your helping hands or donation of time or other, please visit wildflower-boom.com where you can also stay up to date on all that’s going on in and around your communities.

The idea is simple, fun, pretty and a great interactive way to plant seeds and help the environment. 
Join the Boom!

@chloenorgaard
@wildflowerboom

Devin

The little hand strikes to mark the passing of another hour
I press my palms into my sockets and scream
For I am my mother
The woman who would cut out her own insides
Season and cook them to a medium rare
To be sure her lover would never grow hungry
He drank from her fountain daily
And then had the audacity to furrow his brow
When the well dried up and the drought came

One summer
When he came to her fountain
To wash the smell of another woman off his body
She could not even produce tears
He had sucked her dry
And left her body pruned on the ground
And like clockwork
He let tears run from his own eyes
There can only be one victim here  

Like clockwork
Here I stand
My mother’s daughter
My well sucked dry
My body pruned on the floor 

And there you are
Flaunting your tears like diamonds in front of my dehydrated body
And like every woman in my lineage
I will pull myself up off the ground
And hold your needy body
Like clockwork

- Insanity For The Clockwork

Poetry by
Devin McCarthy
devinmccarthy_

Kayko

The world we live in today is so strange
From the old days of only meeting those within close range

You mean to tell me that I can meet the girl of my dreams
on a device, through the matrix, and the internet streams?

We scroll, we tap, we can see the images unfold
How do we know if what draws us in is what fate has foretold?

What is it that allows us to feel connection through the devices
And know the difference between real love and the superficial crisis?

There must be something cosmic for how we have access to the masses
An interconnecting unification of the world as it spins on it’s axis

I trust this integration and I believe in love
And beyond the screens on the phones, our hearts desires will rise above

I will know you, my love, when I hear you speak my name
And I know that however we came to meet will not be in vain


- Internet Love

Poetry by
Kayko Tamaki
kaykotamaki