The Mythic Masculine #72 | The Heart of Sacred Activism - Gabriel Meyer Halevy
My guest today is Gabriel Meyer Halevy is a "radical flexitarian minstrel," musician, poet, and spiritual activist, born and raised in Argentina.
I first met Gabriel at the Tamera research project in Portugal, where we both attended the Global Love School. We stayed in touch over the years, and this past fall, I hosted Gabriel for a few shows in the Pacific Northwest where he brought this ‘prayerformance’ to the people.
During our time, we sat together to record this conversation that delves into Gabriel's personal journey, highlighting his wild adventures as youth, to his life as a poet and musician, to his interfaith reconciliation efforts in Israel and Palestine.
We also touch on Gabriel's creative process, including his his forthcoming book ‘On The Verge of The Verb’ that blends mythic fiction with true stories, and his belief that resilient peace involves recognizing the diverse ‘medicines' of different cultures and individuals.
One more thing: he is an active core member of the global alliance of spiritual activists "Defend the Sacred," which was inspired by Standing Rock.
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LINKS
* Pre-Order “On The Verge of the Verb” - Bookshop or Amazon
* Gabriel on Facebook & Instagram
SHOW NOTES
01:39 Introducing Gabriel Meyer
02:12 Gabrielle's Early Life and Influences
04:01 First Encounters with Tamera
06:49 Gabrielle's Activism and Personal Struggles
16:17 Journey to Greece and Self-Discovery
24:17 Life in Sinai and the Path to Sacred Activism
32:43 Return to Israel and the Rainbow Family
35:49 Interfaith Connections and Cultural Exchange
36:21 The Celestial Wedding and Global Artistic Collaboration
36:57 Rekindling Jewish Rituals and Interfacing with Native Cultures
37:47 The Second Intifada and Palestinian-Israeli Relations
39:33 Sulha: Reconciliation and Peacebuilding Efforts
42:24 The Role of Creativity and Compassion in Peacebuilding
45:09 Sacred Activism and Global Solidarity
50:13 The Power of Music and Storytelling in Healing
58:36 Writing and Prophecy: Blending Truth and Vision
01:10:31 The Spiritual Stance of the Peacemaker
01:16:44 Concluding Thoughts on Peace and Unity
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