Accidental Gods

Dreams as a Way of Life - Becoming a Good Relative with author Hilary Giovale

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Aug 27, 2025
Hilary Giovale, a mother, writer, and community organizer from Flagstaff, Arizona, shares her journey toward truth and healing in her award-winning book. She discusses the power of dreams in Indigenous cultures as tools for spiritual guidance and connection. Highlighting the importance of ancestry and the challenges of reconciling with past injustices, Hilary emphasizes personal growth through environmental justice and kinship. Listeners are encouraged to confront fears and embrace their dreams as a path to foster community resilience and transform societal narratives.
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INSIGHT

Dreams As Ancestral Information

  • Dreams function as information channels between the living and the spirit/ancestral worlds.
  • Hilary Giovale treats dreams as practical guidance for personal and communal action.
ANECDOTE

Invitation To Four Years Of Fasting

  • Hilary was invited to support then join an Indigenous-led fasting ceremony and committed to four years of fasting.
  • Participating changed her life and became foundational to her book's journey.
ADVICE

Prepare With Integrity For Ceremony

  • Prepare for traditional ceremonies by following requests and committing to the meditative tasks given.
  • Show integrity by doing the preparatory work and remaining present without multitasking.
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