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Living as Prayer
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Living as Prayer

— An Elder's Journey to Sacred Activism with Jeffrey Bearheart

► Introduction

Hello friends, welcome to another episode of Potential Paradigms. We live in a world that's heavily polarized by narratives with activists on each and every side. So the question becomes: is it possible that there is a form of activism grounded in a single truth and perhaps grounded in love, harmony, and prayer? My friend Jeffrey "Bearheart" Domogowski embodies such a life. What struck me about Jeffrey when I first met him was not just his community engagement, but his prayerful invocations—prayers that are not just words, but something alive and embodied.

► Guest Biography

Jeffrey "Bearheart" Domogowski is a lifelong activist, community elder, and musician who now shares his work with young children and seniors, this conversation reveals the story of his personal transformation and the evolution of his activism.

TimePoints

00:00 Trailer

02:51 Introduction and Welcome

03:52 The Source of Optimism

06:45 Early Life and Family Background

08:29 Military Service and Personal Growth 09:49 Discovering Activism and Indigenous Roots

16:37 Beginning of Nature Activism

29:12 Wilderness Psychology and Deep Connection to Nature

34:30 Music and Activism

42:09 Embracing Diversity and Ancestral Connections

49:13 Balancing Activism with Trust and Curiosity

56:45 Finding Inspiration in Life's Challenges

59:11 Embracing Emotions and Honoring Water

59:38 The Wisdom of Elders and Universal Connection

01:00:21 Nature as a Teacher and Singing with Children

01:01:43 Grief, Loneliness, and Personal Growth

01:07:23 The Power of Prayer and Spiritual Connection 01:14:00 Teaching Children Through Music

01:14:25 Singing with Elders and Life's Transitions

01:28:09 The Paradox of Modern Life and Native Wisdom

01:34:58 The Perfection of Life and Embracing Challenges #peace #activism

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