On this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with Darsheel Kaur, wellness and cultural practitioner. In this conversation, they reflect on facilitation, spiritual stewardship, creative wellness, the power of rituals for maintaining self-care and mental wellness, and more. This episode is illuminating, informative, and soulfully nourishing. We hope you’ll enjoy it and share it with a friend who would benefit!

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Timestamps:

00:04 - Introduction to the podcast and our guest, Darsheel

01:50 - Darsheel shares insights on the poetry of her life

06:53 - The role of a facilitator in a community

10:49 - Darsheel’s inspiring work as a heart-led cultural practitioner

16:30 - It’s important to be able to see the larger picture through our community work

18:12 - How Darsheel defines and embodies stewardship

23:00 - Invitation to deepen your creative practice and follow the longing of your heart

25:35 - The complexities of stewardship and passionate leadership

32:05 - Inherited trauma and “collective identities of solidarity”

36:16 - Nkem’s musings on inner wisdom, personal evolution, and being disconnected from our inner truths

39:39 - The calling of the time is about guiding the collective back to the heart

41:25 - Moving from fear back to love is a continuous choice and practice

49:00 - The power of cultivating rituals for maintaining self-care and mental wellness

55:39 - Stay connected + dive into more!

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References mentioned in the episode:

The Humanity in Our Divinity: A Conversation on Mental Illness & Wellness with Somi Nwandu

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https://circleofroots.org/

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