Has this ever happened to you?

[horses379_PREV (deleted)]

I am not new to this site, but I am new to starting a discussion. This is mainly a question for Native Americans, though can be answered by all people, as maybe you have had a similar experience. Anyway, has anyone ever been made to cry while listening to NA music? I ask as most of the time I hear it I will. It isn't from sadness, or any real emotion as I cannot tell which songs are happy ones and which are sad. I can only say that there is a feeling I get, one of deep connection, and having finally found my place. The thing is this only happens when I see the person making the music as well. I really have no idea what this means, and would be so happy if anyone could give me some guideance on this as I'm unsure. I am really just looking to understand, as I find that what I feel, I can never explain fully as the feelings are just so profound and deep. Maybe there are others who know those feelings and if you do, I would love to talk to any and all that have. Anyway, anyone who can give me an answer if there is one will be a great help, and will have my gratitude.

[blackfootedgirl]

`I too can relate to that, When I listen to the Drumming circle as they sing I sit, listen and the tears just roll down my cheeks , I couldn't tell you why it happens but it is probably the intense emotion that goes into the songs as they are sung and each drum beat is done with meaning.
My emotions vary as I listen, but I do feel a sense of belonging and connection.I also think it is all very personal depending on the individual and their experiences.

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`Hello Blackfootgirl:) I just read your response to this question. I was horses379, but I deleted by accident. I had to start over again on this site a few years back with a new name. That was not fun. Anyway thank you for answering my question. I appreciate someone else's veiw on this. I recently went to a couple of Powwows back in September while helping out on some reservations, and it wasn't till then that I was able to truely expereince those feelings I mentioned. THough tears did not openly fall either of those times I felt them there. I felt such a sense of belonging. I felt peace like I was truely connected to everything and everyone. I noticed my heart kept the same beat as the drums. It did not take long for it to do that either. THough I felt hollow I felt so filled at the same time. Inwardly I was brought to my knees yet given the legs to stand and wings to fly. THere was a rush of feelings I cannot even begin to explain. THe only thing I will say is I miss all of that. I miss the resrvations I recently came back from(did some volunteer work), the people, and the kindness that was shown to me. Within a few weeks of returning I started to feel some of the distance from people, and places I had felt before going. I honestly couldn't help but feeling uprooted in some way. Still do. I very much want to go back. Anyway thank you for your response I really appreciate it very much. Hopefully this is not the end of the responses. I welcome more from you and anyone else.

[chumani67_PREV (deleted)]

`Hello Horses and if I knew you posted this I would have answered long ago..I know you are a lovely person and very sincere. I just wish I could relate more on this...my "connection" has always been one of deep affection, I suppose. Based on my strong connection with my grandfather when I was a girl. But to go further than that I cant say...mainly because of my feeling of a lack of "blood quotent" and cultural disconnect (thats just my own beast of burden based on my thinking). The divisions and hard feelings in my own family ran deep and that carries over into my own Spiritual life to this day (basically I have none defined). So those of you who do have a strong spiritual center and belonging are very fortunate..to feel moved in ones soul by anything is quite a gift. Love ya!