Lida + Her Homeland: Iran's R(evolution)

Music by Shervin Hajipour, a 25-year-old singer-songwriter from Tehran called, “Baraye.” He was arrested two days after the song's release by Iranian intelligence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY_U5QfeQQc&ab_channel=PirouzShamekh “The world is looking to women as an emerging power capable of shifting the paradigm of war, violence, and nationalist hostility. The divine feminine is capable of writing a new story for humanity.”  - Deepak Chopra This week, Dr. Fatemi speaks on the revolution and evolution of consciousness that is happening in her homeland, Iran. We touch on: How Iran’s theocratic dictatorship shaped Lida’s childhood The impact that silencing and policing of expression had on Lida’s emotions and body.  How overcoming self-censorship has been one of the greatest summits of her life. “I was on a spiritual path at 12, and couldn’t share with my best friend that I meditate, for fear that my dad or mom might get kidnapped by the government…” The importance of SAYING THEIR NAMES Reminding listeners what Iran used to be: a Persian Empire, a place of renaissance, where the Silk Road ran, a place of abundant natural resources, rich rich culture, profound love, and community. SUPPORT BY AMPLIFYING: post about it, feel this on an individual level, share this conversation Joy is an essential element of the activism And looking to the future to capture more of this story Thank you for holding this. https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-support-trauma-training-for-iranians https://cmbm.org/our-work/