Personal Ikaros by Fernando Levi-Mahua and Delsy Rodrigez from ayahuasca ceremony
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Personal Ikaros by Fernando Levi-Mahua and Delsy Rodrigez

Excerpt from a poem by Jewel Mathieson - We Have Come to be Danced by Jewel Mathieson into shruti box version of Here's to Life the original by Writer(s): Phyllis Molinary, Arthur Butler, Artie Butler

Recorded live at the CCA on the winter solstice 2014 with Jude on vocals and shruti box, Tom Gibbs on piano, Stu Brown kit, Susan Appelbe cello and Robert Henderson trumpet. 

Thanks to Kenny and Paul at CCA and Saramago, Glasgow. 

We Have Come To Be Danced into Here's to Life

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As I look within to see what’s me 
I find a greater mystery
for all of me

As I take my time to see what’s mine 
I’m so surprised by what I find
for all of me

The same is true 
my friend for you
profound is love that’s always true
I hope you see 
we can be living free

What I can touch and clearly see
shows up first inwardly
for me to be

If out goes in let’s make it clear
that I have got it backwards here
for me to be

is The same true for all of you?
profound is love that’s always true
I hope you see 
we can be living free

I don’t know what  it will take
a revolution for our sake
start within and freedom never ends

Chorus:
Freedom is a choice to make
when things get tough with hearts at stake
when silent voices speak their minds;
that’s what it takes

outside when you’re the Beast:
the more you feed
the more it eats

offer nothing 
won’t succeed
you have to own and heed your needs

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Today I’m joined by my co-teacher Michaela Boehm for a special interview about facing adversity.

Michaela's house was destroyed in the Thomas fire, the largest wild fire in California state history. We discuss the story of what happened, how Michaela used her extensive training and lifetime of practice to face this crisis, and the surprisingly inspiring themes of determination and community.

Disasters of any kind are something we all hope to avoid but that can happen to any of us at any time. There are many useful lessons and takeaways in Michaela's story for facing adversity and for supporting others who are in times of crisis. 

Topics include:

- Michaela’s house destroyed by Thomas Fire, the largest wildfire in California State history
- 50ft fire walls sweeping across the landscape at the speed of an acre a minute
- The race from Europe to California and entering a disaster zone
- How different people coped with the shock and trauma
- Fight, flight, and freeze responses
- Michaela’s game plan and personal shock-prevention strategies 
- How to use the fight or flight response without being overwhelmed by it
- Working with trauma after the initial event
- Working productively in a stressful situation
- Body movement as the key to unlocking freeze and trauma 
- Why Michaela prioritises beautifying her environment and the positive effects of ordering your environment 
- The practice of Vastu and the practical tips on organising your surroundings
- Stepping down from daily activity to nighttime rest
- Using water to de-stress and cleanse
- Michaela’s favourite meditation approach to relax and open the body
- Journalling and Jungian dream work as tools of psychological integration
- Self-care in times of adversity
- Epigenetics and archetypal work around loss and fire
- Unusual conversations with the insurance adjuster 
- The inspiring resilience of human beings in the face of adversity
- How to effectively support others in a crisis (and not make things worse)
- Unexpected acts of kindness 
- The strength of community in a crisis
- Final thoughts

For more interviews, audio, and articles check out:
www.guruviking.com

Find out more about Michaela and the workshops we teach at:
www.michaelaboehm.com
https://soundcloud.com/michaela-boehm

Find out more about The Non-Linear Movement Method at:
www.thenonlinearmovementmethod.com

Ep7 Michaela Boehm - Thomas Wildfire Special - Guru Viking Interviews

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Daniel Mandel is a singer songwriter performer and also a Life Coach a storyteller and podcaster!

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