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Bob~
Thanks again for coming to our Mankind Project Community Spirit Weekend gathering. We had several opportunities throughout the weekend to process various aspects of our lives, including our fears and intentions. What was so powerful about your Drum for Healing session was that it tied everything together in a completely non-verbal way, and truly allowed men's energy and hearts to open up, both those experiencing receiving and those giving. This is not just my opinion, but comes from feedback which I gathered from speaking with many of the 30 or so men afterward.

The other element which was so great was that you taught men that THEY ARE DRUMMERS! I know of many men who just don't have the confidence to drum in a group, thinking that they are not rhythmic. However, after experiencing your session, they now know that they can drum, just like everyone else, just by tapping into their own natural rhythms.

Bless you for your terrific work in keeping both the spirit and rhythm alive!

Ivan 'Z'
Lexington, KY


      As an energy healing practitioner, I have worked with reiki, crystals, and drumming as both a giver and a receiver. I went into this session with a great deal of curiosity to experience all three at once. Being a healthy, active 47 year old I had no particular healing goal in mind, but now, even 3 weeks later all I can say is Wow.
The session fixed a lower back issue that I had - and probably have had since my last pregnancy 12 years ago. The vibration of the drumming and the energy output was something that I felt to the core of my being and I could feel a realignment going on in every tissue and bone in my body.
I highly recommend this experience to everyone. I am living proof that no matter how good you feel you will come out of your session feeling even better.
Thanks much, guys.

Nancy C.


       I started with a Power of Three session with in late October 07 as part of a sampling of the "Power of Three". That night after the session, I felt strange inside of me and the pain I was having was much less than it had been prior to the session. I went for tests and x-rays the following Monday and much to my amazement the tumor had shown signs of shrinking in size. My ovarian tumor had shrunk about 1/8 cm in diameter from its original size. This small decrease in size was the first positive result that I had had in a long time.
Most recently the cancer had spread to my lungs and the doctor found over 100 small pinpoint lesions in my lungs. I had two sessions of "Power of Three" and the lesions completely disappeared from my lungs and my lungs were more clear than they had ever been since I was 17 years old. Even my pulmonologist was amazed at how clear they were of the asthma as well as of the lesions.
My doctors decided to discontinue my chemotherapy as it was unsuccessful and last week discontinued my radiation in light of my continuing progress with the "Power of Three" sessions. The team will monitor my progress through lab results and x-rays and will not seek to discontinue the "Power of Three" nor restart me on radiation or chemotherapy as long as I continue to show progress in a positive way.


      

You have created a very special space-place. I felt safe...a first requisite for healing work.Your integrity and caring are palpable. Bob, your powerful drumming surrounded the space, setting in motion the exquisite experience I had on the "healing table". Kevin, the combination of the drumming and your gentle ministering enabled me to shed a lot of "stuff", feel bliss and get deeply in touch with Self.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and healing work with me and so many others.

Jenny Trier


       I wanted to share my experience from the Power of 3 session. This was one of the most powerful healing sessions I have ever experienced. It was awesome. There are many levels of Physical and Spiritual healing and relaxation. The session was immediately conducive to deep meditation allowing me to focus on the intention of healing. This is an experience that anyone can benefit from on many levels. I am looking forward to my next session.


       When I got up after the Power of 3 session, I notice I didn't have my "normal" leg pain. This was on Wednesday. The following Monday, I have not done anything to really stress my ankle but it has been pain free the whole week.

Hi Bob:
       Met you yesterday, and experienced the healing power of the drum right next to the falls, Beautiful!!!. Glen Helen---a very old friend, a long time place of power, peace and healing for me.
What a beautiful place for drumming. Surprising it has taken so long to come there.

Shanti


Bob

       I had the extreme pleasure of having you drum over me. I felt my lower back loosen, relax, and let go of stress! I felt the energy release and go down my right leg and out thru my foot. It was amazing to feel this awesome experience thru the drumming you was doing! I would Highly recommend it for anyone!

Blessings!


Hi Bob

       Just want to thank you for your "healing drumming hands." The drumming
experience last night was wonderful.

Take care and God bless


       It was, with out a doubt, one of my most incredible, if not THE most incredible spiritual experience that I have ever been privileged to be part of in my life. All during I continually came into contact with spirits that I had never been in touch with before. I have no idea where I was but, I know where I was not. I was not in this body, for what seemed like, a very long time. Sometimes frightening, sometimes incredibly peaceful and safe. Always going forward, never backwards. When the ceremony finished, I felt completely humbled by the experience and the tears of both gratitude and shame fell like rain. I now feel that I am well on the way to being spiritually in the right place for whatever happens in my life, including my shoulder. I surely did not expect anything like that on that particular day, or any other day for that matter. I am very very grateful and remain humbled in the aftermath of what the spirits shared with me. What a privilege and honor.


Peace and Blessings to you, my friend,



       Your work was so beautifully. I haven't felt that held and that safe in a very long time.
The power and intensity of my experience is an indicator of the space
you held. It was as if Spirit brought multiple, holographic layers of
healing in one concentrated time. My journey was amazing..I
felt as if I became everything - the air, the earth, underground
tributaries, the earth, fire, the mountains and stones, I looked out thru the eyes of
animals- whales, panther, cassowary,......, I was immersed in all white
space and light with a white stairway that didn't need steps,
galaxy travel, stars, sun, felt spinning and twirling/unwinding, felt the heartbeat/
deepest, pulse of my aliveness, was visited by ascended masters, very distinct,
you brought the whole world and Universe.

Bob:
        I wanted to say, again, how grateful I am for the many hours you have spent leading the drumming group for our eight to thirteen year-old's within the Division of Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

I believed the 'drum for fun' group would be a big hit, but the enthusiasm the kids demonstrated exceeded my expectations. Often they ask, "Is drummer Bob coming back?" Thank you for bringing your gift of drumming into our space. Your patience with young people is commendable. Most of all, I appreciate the encouragement you give to, and the compassion you demonstrate for, our kids.

Kristin Moore
Staff Chaplain
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center


Hey Bob,

I just have to say that I could not sleep last night
because I was so pumped from all the great energy. It was fantastic!

You have found your gift!
This is exactly what you are supposed to be doing,
and how lucky I am for our paths to have crossed.

I will do everything in my power to help you continue your work with the YWCA.
It was so funny this morning I was talking about the energy in the room.
There was a pulse in the room, the women and there children were
able to connect on such a different level.
I truly think some healing was accomplished last night-
I felt it!

Thank you again for all you have done for the women and children.
I know that this is one great memory they will not forget.

Have a blessed Holiday and stay safe.
Talk to you soon.

Danielle Toft
Family Service Coordinator
YWCA-House of Peace


      I met Bob Laake a few months ago at the Drum Healing circle at FourWinds Academy. The first thing I noticed about him is that he has this amazing energy, an intriguing combination of calm exuberance and nurturing that allows me to feel less guarded when I am around him. The next thing that caught my attention is his kick ass grin. OMG - it is irreverent, conspiratorial and just dances with hidden laughter. After getting to know him a little better, I also noticed that the man is NEVER still, but always tapping out a soundtrack looping through his head that only he is privy to. On the table with a spoon, on the floor with his feet, hell, once I even noticed that he was scrunching an empty water bottle in a pattern I recognized as Toby's nature rhythm. Each time I see that, I have to smile because it suits him - this restless rhythm making. It is an expression of his passion, his joy and his life's purpose. And it shines through him when he plays, no matter the instrument.

Bob teaches drumming in the Cincinnati area to those of us still mystified by our djembes. He has a phenomenal amount of patience - even with someone as remedial as myself - and can easily break down a complex rhythm into digestible pieces that are more easily learned by your average, rhythmically-challenged, left-brain thinker. He seemed almost as excited as I was when I FINALLY got the oddly syncopated fire rhythm going. But then, I caught that grin of his, lost the rhythm and had to laugh where I normally would have become very frustrated with my own inability to get it. Somehow he brings out the sleeping drummer inside me - just like he will for you.

Bob is providing our community with Sound Attunement Therapy (SAT) drum healing sessions, building on the foundation that Toby Christensen began here and carrying Toby's complete endorsement. According to Toby - 'The sun shines out of Bob's butt'. (Oh - I am so kidding. Toby didn't say that. He thinks the world of Bob, his drumming skills and his growing shamanic abilities. Neither Bob, nor Toby thought I would actually put that in here). Quite seriously though, Bob's presence here allows our drum healing community to have a strong constant center and to grow continuously. And my experience "under the drum" was nothing short of life-changing. It just took me a while to notice because I was too busy laughing and having fun.

Mary D.


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