Trials and Transformations

In this episode we discuss some strategies for emotional processing during quarantine - a time of grief and forced introspection. We talk about being patient with our emotions, striking a balance with discipline and relaxation, and finding the resources we need to stay well. Also about how to continue getting positive news during this difficult times and focusing on what we have versus what we lack.

Book Recommendation: Thich Nhat Hanh - Anger.

Shout outs

- Cavanaugh Bell 7 year old entrepreneur from Maryland, creating Covid-19 care packages for the elders in his community.

- Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett a viral immunologist taking lead in creating a vaccine for Coronavirus based in Seattle.

Ways to help:

- Tompkins County Mutual Relief Fund - https://www.gofundme.com/f/7rmqe-1-pledge?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR2_YYeudWhhbyg9LUIzy0CS1-eausR60G9zmmoxwx6qRgyY6eYiOcqQUIc

- United Way of Tompkins County COVID 19 fund: https://www.uwtc.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=1

Tracking - https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries

In this episode of Trials and Transformations we welcome the first day of spring in the middle of a pandemic. The Coronavirus has us all quarantined and practicing social distancing and in this episode we discuss some resources you can access to stay informed, as well as some self-care practices that are keeping us grounded ; Some links to check out:

https://www.livescience.com/topics/live/coronavirus-live-updates

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/14/us/politics/congress-coronavirus-bill.html Local Tompkins County Resources:

https://ithacavoice.com/2020/03/covid-19-tompkins-county-announces-changes-in-services/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/209042093515340/?multi_permalinks=211251699961046¬if_id=1584574872162679¬if_t=group_highlights

In our interview we touch upon aspects of identity, the different ways of leadership and the importance of working together towards creating an inclusive future. Follow Arturo and his events @arturo.moh on Instagram and La Diaspora fest on Facebook

We talk about Pisces season and Mercury in retrograde. In the Trials section we discuss our cultural identity and some of the ways it has affected us and played out for us in our growth.

In this episode we talk about exercising, working out, and moving our bodies. Some of the things that get in the way and what we do to get ourselves to work out. We also talk about the upcoming moon cycles and mercury in retrograde.

In this episode, we chat about some of the "Boring" stuff that allows us to have fun and play, namely time management and habit forming.

Our astro-forecast deals with Aquarius season and the New Moon in Aquarius.

Taking this new moon in Aquarius as a good time to set intentions and start changing things, we chat about some of the strategies we use to be organized, but also some of the struggles that we encounter in trying to become organized.

In this episode we talk about the past decade and entering this new decade with intentions. We also talk about the Full Moon eclipse in Cancer and what effects these could have on our emotional state. We discuss working with opposites, allowing ourselves to cry, seeking approval from within ourselves, self-parenting, the value of boring and some of our recent experiences with performance and art.

Music "Love Chances" by Makaih Beats(makaihbeats.net) acquired from Free Music Archive

In this episode we discuss Sagittarius season, the full moon, accepting and surrendering to what happens in our life and how we deal with it

This week in Trials we talk about learning to hear the difference between our guidance or our heart voice, and our mind or ego voice. In our "You Can't Handle the Truth" segment we talk about inappropriate Halloween costumes, and finally we wrap up with recommendations for healing the heart and preparing for winter.

In this episode we talk about Libra season and the new moon and focus on the First People's Festival in Ithaca NY which celebrates Indigenous peoples history, culture, and presence in our community. We also discuss our experience of watching the Native American hip hop artist Dioganhdih perform and the way she brings together cultures in her radical, powerful songs.