tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718892328994775692012-01-03T21:57:51.934-08:00Help All Reach Peace ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Christine Grace Magnussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15024733977702054230noreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371889232899477569.post-630571258836550032010-08-21T15:50:00.000-07:002010-08-21T15:57:58.295-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cl281zvlMsI/THBZf4yYUDI/AAAAAAAAAEI/Yxr1PJ5VZMc/s1600/HPIM0493.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cl281zvlMsI/THBZf4yYUDI/AAAAAAAAAEI/Yxr1PJ5VZMc/s200/HPIM0493.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508000748628627506" border="0" /></a><br />Join <span style="font-style: italic;">HarpSpirits </span>and colorful chakra harps on Wednesday, Aug. 25 at 11:00 am<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span>at</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> Cafe Bloom.<br /><br /></span>Learn to pluck a simple string as part of group harp resonance.<br />Free Introductory Harp Presentation. No experience necessary<br /><br />Come early or stay later to order from the delicious, nutritious menu.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cafebloom.com/">www.cafebloom.com</a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/371889232899477569-63057125883655003?l=harpspirit.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Christine Grace Magnussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15024733977702054230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371889232899477569.post-14346397920596217722010-04-15T09:52:00.001-07:002010-04-15T10:20:34.084-07:00I receive a significant number of inquiries requesting help to reduce the stress of challenging family situations or stressful jobs. I am unable to meet the demand to assist them in financing their dream of learning the harp.<br /><br />Here is a chance to support others who are faced with medical and financial challenges:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Play it Forward</span> is a new scholarship opportunity to make it possible to take a lesson or buy a harp/accessories.<br /><br />HarpSpirit is not a non-profit organization. Donations are not tax deductible. But, your support can bring peace to those who are experiencing personal or family problems and who so wish to play the harp to help them through these challenging times.<br /><br />Your support in any amount is much appreciated. You may send me an email at relax@harpspirit Dot Com, or use Paypal to send a donation to that email address.<br />Just earmark it "scholarship."<br /><br />Thank you for your support.<br />You will make a huge difference in the lives of others!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/371889232899477569-1434639792059621772?l=harpspirit.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Christine Grace Magnussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15024733977702054230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371889232899477569.post-91510090582424532782010-02-23T14:49:00.000-08:002010-02-25T10:07:05.111-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cl281zvlMsI/S4a7tF0FgjI/AAAAAAAAADw/lyut7vUXDa8/s1600-h/Kalimba+students.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cl281zvlMsI/S4a7tF0FgjI/AAAAAAAAADw/lyut7vUXDa8/s320/Kalimba+students.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442243583052972594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Thanks to inspiration from Kathy Temple, Skype student in N. Carolina, 30 tiny thumb pianos "kalimbas" are on their way to an orphanage in Haiti. Donna Ouilette, HarpSpirit in Bellingham, will travel there this week to deliver the kalimbas, medicine and food to children who are displaced and living in tents. They are without toys or a place to play. The kalimbas will bring them comfort, joy and a vehicle of expression in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake.<br /><br />Thanks to<a href="http://www.kalimbamountainmelodies.com/cedar.htm"> Mountain Melodies Manufacturing</a> for their generous donation of 10 kalimbas to the orphaned children of Haiti!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/371889232899477569-9151009058242453278?l=harpspirit.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Christine Grace Magnussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15024733977702054230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371889232899477569.post-19763937315422623252009-10-23T18:29:00.001-07:002010-03-10T13:42:14.251-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cl281zvlMsI/SuJZD91uprI/AAAAAAAAADg/g_TtsHOvGQ0/s1600-h/ktarden1small.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 177px; height: 131px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cl281zvlMsI/SuJZD91uprI/AAAAAAAAADg/g_TtsHOvGQ0/s320/ktarden1small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395973228217673394" border="0" /></a><br />Here is a photo of HarpSpirit, Kathy Temple and her green lap harp, "Arden" playing at the Fields of the Wood bible theme park in N. Carolina.<br /><br />Kathy is a gifted writer, and expresses here a beautiful description of what the harp exemplifies. "Our best visions are those 'seen' through Life's heart, soul, and vibrations. The harp is not merely an instrument, it is a spiraling personal pilgrimage to the secret self via the loving blessings of Divinity. " You can read more of her touching harp stories and poems in our <span style="font-style: italic;">Harpsicle Harper's Diary</span>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/371889232899477569-1976393731542262325?l=harpspirit.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Christine Grace Magnussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15024733977702054230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371889232899477569.post-42405568231910128132009-10-15T13:10:00.001-07:002010-03-15T19:08:19.959-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cl281zvlMsI/S5gT0jaSbTI/AAAAAAAAAD4/oqn-IGXx71Q/s1600-h/AngelCosta.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 226px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cl281zvlMsI/S5gT0jaSbTI/AAAAAAAAAD4/oqn-IGXx71Q/s320/AngelCosta.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447125542884240690" border="0" /></a><br />Here is where my online and local students (AKA "HarpSpirits) can become acquainted. I am hearing from many of you around the world about the inspiring ways you are using your harps. Others would love to hear!<br /><br />Meet Angel Costa who lives on a lovely island in Spain. Angel is a medical doctor who wishes to use her harp in holistic therapies.<br /><br />Read Angel's lovely message, and touching stories from other HarpSpirits (click on pink comment link below).<br /><br />Share a recent experience or idea and/or post a photo of yourself with your harp here to meet other HarpSpirits!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/371889232899477569-4240556823191012813?l=harpspirit.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Christine Grace Magnussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15024733977702054230noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371889232899477569.post-64739146616942790042009-06-22T16:57:00.000-07:002009-06-22T17:05:07.936-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cl281zvlMsI/SkAbhoymReI/AAAAAAAAADY/COKrfIR2V28/s1600-h/LabyrinthHarpers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 238px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cl281zvlMsI/SkAbhoymReI/AAAAAAAAADY/COKrfIR2V28/s320/LabyrinthHarpers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350306622015423970" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Five of my students joined me with their colorful lap harps to play at the outdoor Labyrinth Walk fundraiser for <span style="font-style: italic;">Project Labyrinth</span> in Bellingham, WA for Summer Solstice 2009.<br /><br />Here is what some of them experienced while creating and experiencing this sacred space:<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/371889232899477569-6473914661694279004?l=harpspirit.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Christine Grace Magnussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15024733977702054230noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371889232899477569.post-73389492689371209712008-07-20T19:33:00.001-07:002008-07-20T19:43:09.122-07:00Click on pink Comments link below:<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/371889232899477569-7338949268937120971?l=harpspirit.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Christine Grace Magnussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15024733977702054230noreply@blogger.com6