Ep. 5: The Integration of Peace in Israel & Palestine with Eva Dalak
Episode Web Page: https://www.psychedsoul.com/podcast/eva-dalak-integration-of-peace-israel-palestine
Listen in to a heart to heart discussion between Shiri Godasi and special guest, ‘peace activator’ and women's empowerment coach Eva Dalak, who are both consciously engaged in the profound work of navigating multiple identities during a time of intense conflict in Israel and Gaza.
Shiri and Eva share aspects of their personal histories - Shiri as an Israeli Jew and Eva as a Muslim Palestinian - and delve deeply into the current geopolitics in the Middle East, the impact of victim consciousness and narratives of suffering on war, and the importance of personal work and responsibility in creating a collective shift towards peace.
Throughout the conversation the focus is on integration: how to find unity in the face of differing perspectives and cultural histories while at the same time recognizing the shared human journey that binds us all together. Both agree that promoting peace also means promoting life and stress that one does not have to choose a side, but can embody love and harmony, acknowledging everyone's right to exist in peace and safety.
Topics Covered
02:29 introducing Eva Dalak: peace activator and empowerment coach
03:14 Eva's journey and work as a peace activator
07:45 The role of identity in conflict and peace
08:46 Embracing and navigating multiple identities
09:55 The impact of victim consciousness in the Israel-Palestine conflict
14:16 “Trauma responsiveness” in conflict resolution
27:08 Moving beyond historical trauma towards peace
31:04 Creating sustainable communities: the Costa Rica example
33:39 Accountability and discernment when posting on social media
33:55 Personal responsibility in the quest for peace
35:54 Manipulation and control in conflict
37:05 The role of individual narratives in conflict resolution
39:23 Authenticity, vulnerability and compassionate self-forgiveness
40:17 Defining your own narrative, how you want to see your own story
42:28 Seeing the humanity in one another during conflict
45:22 How does a sense of safety relate to freedom?
49:07 Shining a light on the darkness and unifying as a global community
51:17 A call for peace
