spoken words

Writer, curator and researcher Josseline Black, based in Lisbon- reading their latest texts.

Welcome back to Beyond the Words! I am Dimple Thakrar, and I wish you a Merry Christmas filled with joy and authenticity. Today's episode is a Christmas special, a spontaneous gift to share a powerful message about honouring your sacred yes and no.*

Summary:
In this festive episode, I share a personal reflection on the importance of aligning with your true desires, even amidst planned schedules. Discussing recent experiences, I delve into the significance of honouring your sacred yes and no. Christmas offers a unique opportunity to practice authenticity and prioritise joy, even if it means deviating from conventional expectations.

Key Takeaways:
1. Flexibility and Alignment: Embrace the flexibility to pivot plans when your heart signals a misalignment. Honouring your inner alignment is crucial for a fulfilled life.
2. Sacred Yes and No: Reflect on the power of saying yes or no authentically, considering your own alignment, the impact on others, and the greater good. Your honesty sets the energetic tone.
3. Authenticity on Christmas: Give yourself the gift of authenticity this Christmas. Prioritise joy, honour your desires, and be true to yourself, even if it means unconventional choices.

As you celebrate Christmas, may this episode inspire you to embrace your truest self and experience the joy of authenticity. Wishing you a Merry Christmas filled with love, laughter, and moments of genuine connection.

Thank you for being part of the Beyond the Words community. Have a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones, and remember to honour your authentic self. Until next time, take care and God bless.

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A poetic call to healing, "Mother May We" delves deep into the mind and heart of a first-generation Australian woman, the daughter of a black mother. Join us on an emotional journey into the heart and soul of Mel Ree, the producer, writer and performing artist of the upcoming play at SBW Stables Theatre from 28 September - 8 October 2022.
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Seductions and Revolutions 

I love writing poetry is the first art form that I felt I was decently good at now not all of my poems are about thongs, love, sex, and trips with your passport to destinations that no one even knows exists. But if you enjoy poetry and want something to listen to help uplift your Sunday mood I got you because this is seduction and revolutions. 

I love writing poetry is the first art form that I felt I was decently good at now not all of my poems are about thongs, love, sex, and trips with your passport to destinations that no one even knows exists. But if you enjoy poetry and want something to listen to help uplift your Sunday mood I got you because this is seduction and revolutions. 

A statement from Christopher:

“This piece was created a couple days ago during the Global Pandemic and quarantine day number 3.457.... This image of The Rim of The Wound came to me during a mediation. This time at home has been a time to really see myself and heal and not distract myself from that healing.

As the piece says ‘Place me at the rim of the wound. The tender holy space. The space where it meets health and possibility and begins to heal. A trembling space that meets, sees, needs, and must bring everything into harmony: rock, story, myth, spirit, death, disease, fear, water, fire. Purifying and integrating itself with everything. Eventually becoming flesh, becoming one.’

We are all - ALL - experiencing something completely unique and powerful and it is a vital time to reimagine what is healing and what is normal and how do we integrate as we move forth into a new world.”

Christopher Rivas is a Rothschild Social Impact fellow. He's a two-time Moth winner, published writer (NYT’s Modern Love, SwipeLife, Level), actor (GLOW, Grey's Anatomy, For the People, SEAL Team, Shameless, Rizzoli & Isles, 2 Broke Girls, Rosewood), educator and speaker. His mission is to create and share powerful stories that move us forward, blend boundaries, and encourage dialogue. As a speaker and facilitator, he has worked with organizations all over the world using the power of storytelling to craft messages that inspire and set us free. He's developed storytelling workshops for The WWE, United Nations High Commission for Refugees, Safe Place for Youth, LAMP on Skid Row, The Museum of Broken Relationships, The Skirball Cultural Center, UCLA, CalArts, Upworthy, and SoulPancake to name a few. He's also currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Expressive Arts for Global Health & Peace Building from The European Graduate School.

Find more of Christopher: 

Instagram: @christopher__rivas

https://www.christopherrivasstorytelling.com  

https://christopherrivas.com 

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Created during a time of quarantine in the global Coronavirus pandemic, A Moment Of Your Time’s mission is to provide a space for expression, collaboration, community and solidarity. In this time of isolation, we may have to be apart but let’s create together. 

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