How Hibiscus Sounds Was Birthed — A Gift from Spirit and My Dad

The journey of Hibiscus Sounds began long before the name existed. It started with the quiet, powerful stirrings from spirit and the sacred birthing of my first medicine drum.

That drum was more than just an instrument; it was a rite of passage. The space that held me during that time was deep and powerful, filled with tears, visions, downloads, and transformation. The facilitator who supported me saw something in me that I hadn’t yet seen in myself. When I returned home to integrate everything that had unfolded, Spirit didn’t stay quiet. In fact, they got louder.

My father, who had passed into the spirit world, began making his presence known. Gently at first, then unmistakably. He was guiding me. He was the one who brought in the drum. Who stirred the sound awake in me. One early morning in Hervey Bay, Spirit came through loud and clear:

“You need to do sound healing.”

I argued back: No, that’s not happening!
But Spirit had other plans.

Eventually, just to get some peace (and sleep), I surrendered. I signed up for my first Level One Sound Healing training with the Sound Healing Academy International.

On the way to that weekend course, I typed the street name into Maps. I wasn’t paying much attention, until the voice said:
“Turn right into Dennis Street.”

My dad’s name.
I had to pull the car over. I burst into tears.
It was so clear, he was guiding this entire journey from the other side, helping me remember who I truly am.

In our very first sound meditation, I received a vision: a large, radiant, orangey-red hibiscus flower unfolded before my eyes. It didn’t feel random. It felt like home.

Later that day, at lunch, a beautiful French woman from the course asked to sit and talk. She shared her own story, how, many years earlier, Spirit had guided her to find her roots, sit in ceremony with her people, and walk the path of shamanism. She told me that, at the very beginning of her journey, she too received a vision of a hibiscus flower. Her teachers told her it was a sacred gift from Spirit.

She looked me in the eyes and said:
“This flower has chosen you too. It’s part of your path.”

Still, I wasn’t sure. It felt too big, too sacred.
Could this really be happening… to me?

But the course continued to open me. My beautiful mentor Anita held such a caring space, especially for my inner child, who had come forward to be seen and held in that healing container. Something deep inside me shifted. When I went home, I knew things had changed; but I didn’t yet know how to step forward. Six months passed. Spirit asked again:
“What are you doing?”

So, I signed up for my Level Two one-to-one sound healing training. This next step deepened my confidence and helped me to truly embody what I was learning. A year after that, Spirit gently nudged me again — this time with clarity:
“It’s time to begin sharing. Time to hold space for others.”

It was a slow transition into offering sound healing sessions. I moved gently, listening, trusting. Then the question arose: What do I call this?

That night, I had a dream.
The hibiscus flower came to me again. It unfolded in vibrant, glowing colour, the same feeling as before. Only now, it was unmistakable. This was the name:
“Hibiscus Sounds.”

It was a gift from Spirit.
A gift from my dad.
A symbol of home, healing, and remembrance.

This path was never random.
It was always meant.

The Spirit of the Hibiscus

The hibiscus flower is considered a sacred messenger in many spiritual traditions. It is known to act as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms, a connector between this world and the world of ancestors, guides, and unseen wisdom. Its vibrant bloom is seen as a symbol of awakening and spiritual insight, offering support for those undergoing deep personal transformation and healing.

The recurring visions of the hibiscus flower in my meditations and dreams were not mere coincidences; they were confirmations. Symbols of alignment. Affirmations that I was exactly where I needed to be. The hibiscus became a trusted signpost on my journey, gently guiding me back to myself and to my medicine.

If you’ve ever received a message from Spirit; whether through dreams, synchronicities, or a deep inner knowing you’ll understand that gentle, powerful pull. Hibiscus Sounds was birthed from that kind of sacred listening.

Perhaps you’ve also had visions or stirrings that have asked you to step deeper into your own healing or expression. If so, I invite you to reflect:
”What is Spirit whispering to you?”

And if you feel called to explore sound healing, or return to the part of you that’s ready to be seen, felt, and heard, I welcome you to connect with me. This work is here for all of us. The sounds, the drum, the vibration, the healing, it’s waiting.

Let’s remember together.

🌺 With love, sound, and Spirit — Laura of Hibiscus Sounds