It's been about 4 weeks now that I've really been focusing on incorporating more music into my work and getting in touch with my own voice and what I want to communicate to the world and how. As soon as I got clear on that desire, I've been meeting people and finding out about events and organizations that can help me move closer to a life filled with things I am passionate about and interested in. Last Thursday, when I was doing open mic at Long Beach City College I ran into a former co-worker from Starview known as J.Walker the poet and/or AM570poet. He does free-style rhymes live on The Loose Cannons Show and told me about an event titled Hip Hop for Social Change which was happening right on the Long Beach City College campus. I went and I reconnected with students and artists in Long Beach who want to serve their community through art and music. Yesterday I got in touch with Marisol Ibanez, one of the event organizers. We had a great talk and I learned about an organization called Alternative Intervention Models, a non-profit corporation founded by Leila Steinberg to benefit at-risk youth using the power of arts and athletics.  I'm looking forward to learning more and getting involved in workshops that use creativity and music to create healing and transformation. In the meantime, as a side benefit of attending this event, Cynthia Lamb and I started a conversation about a workshop that would be geared toward healing and would include dance and music. Cynthia hosts an amazing Goddess Dance workshop that I've had the joy of attending. Dance is such a great way to get in touch with your inner rhythm. What I like about doing a dance workshop with Cynthia is that she's open to the idea of having some eclectic music in the class. We both agree on one thing, the music doesn't have to be sold in the metaphysical section of the store in order to be "healing". In fact, I am healed to the core each time I listen to and dance to Chase and Status. So, I sent Cynthia home with three CD's: Chase and Status : No More Idols Party Ben - 2007 Booty Dance Mix Ready to Go Workout Playlist (AKA "The Playlist That Got Me Through the Honolulu Marathon") If Cynthia and I can do some sort of Goddess/Warrior dance-off, rock out healing session together it would be as though heaven and earth had indeed met and embraced in a romantic kiss.  Stay tuned for updates on events that will incorporate music, healing, sexuality, femininity and fun.  Subscribe to iamgalvanized.com or "like" our Facebook page to stay in the loop.