APPENDIX

LIP Process Report: “Unbinding Marahute”

Appendix 1

Photograph of Seamus and I during our beach jam session in which I experienced a new level of, in the words of Osho, “being bamboo.”

Appendix 2

Video: Vocal Experimentation Session

This is a video of an early vocal experimentation session using the vowel sound technique I learned from my voice coach. It was my first attempt at accompanying myself with an instrument. It felt rough and raw! The people walking around outside at the neighbor’s house outside my open window made me feel self-conscious. Much to learn from these observations. I am dedicated to continuing my practice to continue to grow in confidence, skill, and awareness.

Appendix 3

Photograph of a journal entry from an early voice lesson with Asiriana. Text reads, “My voice is an extension and instrument of my healing energy.”

I purposely placed my throat in the sunlight coming through my window for this photo. It’s an expression of how I feel about my integrative practice of connecting to my voice. I now refer to my practice by my creative title, Unbinding Marahute. This metaphorical title evolved through the integrative practices themselves. The metaphor of Marahute came to me as I reflected on the interpersonal domain of the practice and is the title of my overall journey, practice, and intention.

Similarly, evolution has occurred on the idea I scrawled above: “My voice is an extension and instrument of my healing energy.” I wrote it in my journal based on one of my initial voice lessons. While this sentiment absolutely still feels true for me, I now see a deeper layer: “My self-worth is an extension and instrument of my healing energy.” I am beginning to see more clearly that a key to unbinding my voice is in building my self-worth and recognizing my personal value. More to come. May the sunlight shine upon this discovery so I may continue to uncover deeper layers.

Appendix 4

Marahute Mood Board
Image credits: The Rescuers Down Under. (1990). Disney.
All images depict the character Marahute from the Disney film, The Rescuers Down Under.

The character Marahute is a female eagle; this deepens the metaphor for me. In my work as an inspirer and artist, I must strike a balance between the masculine and the feminine: book the speaking engagement & speak from the heart, creatively write the book & follow all the steps to publish it, organize the retreat & create a transformational experience.

It is important that my voice, potentially a channel and/or seat of my creative power, is of feminine energy like Marahute. When I again think of creativity in Osho’s frame of letting go and opening the channel for godliness, I glean an element of no-self in that idea. I am aware now that a majority of the ropes that hold my voice down have been tied by myself.