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Exploring the Influence of Stories in Healing and Spirituality

In a recent podcast episode, we had an enlightening discussion with Rosalyn Lehman, a retired educator and anthropologist, and Menci Kang. We ventured into the healing powers of narrative, the potential of epigenetics to rewire these narratives, and the transformative role of yoga in dealing with trauma.

Stories play a crucial role in our perception of ourselves and the world around us. They influence our beliefs, shape our identities, and can even impact our physical bodies through the field of epigenetics. Particularly in the context of trauma, narratives can either perpetuate harm or be a tool for healing and transformation. The stories we tell ourselves about ourselves are of paramount importance.

In this episode, we also delved into the therapeutic potential of yoga in dealing with trauma. Yoga, as a lifestyle of discipline, can help shift little proteins and methyl groups in the body, altering our genetic makeup. We discussed the cognitive process of releasing emotions and the concept of catharsis as a purging of emotion. Our conversation further explored the profound implications of our cultural narratives. The world-shattering pandemic has made us all pause, irrespective of our socioeconomic status and privilege, making us introspect and reflect on the kind of world we really want to inhabit. We examined how our responses to the pandemic reveal our paradigms and how acknowledging our imperialistic mindset and the shadow side of human nature can provide solutions to our collective challenges.

A critical part of our discussion was the exploration of the thin line between art and propaganda. Art and stories can either uphold the status quo or challenge it, and it's essential to discern the storytellers and the stories being told. We also discussed the interplay of Western and indigenous cultures, and how a balance between them can benefit humanity as a whole. In a fascinating turn, we examined the wisdom hidden in ancient texts like the Bagbag Geeta. We drew parallels between contemporary bestsellers like The Alchemist and The Profit and ancient texts like the Bagbag Geeta. We considered how reconciling seemingly opposing thought forms with a shift in perspective and understanding of semantics can help us gain insight into the world around us.

Listen to this episode at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2267353/13931176-the-power-of-story-unveiling-spirituality-and-holistic-healing-with-anthropologist-and-soul-aspirant-roslyn-lehman.mp3?download=true

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