Summary:
*Trigger Warning: This episode mentions the LA fires, which may be sensitive for some listeners. Please listen with care—you’re not alone.
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, join us for a profound conversation with Jessa Calderon—singer, songwriter, emcee, poet, author, and the Director of Land, Water, and Climate Justice for Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples. Jessa, a proud member of the Chumash and Tongva nations, also honors her Yoimi and Mexican heritage. Her energy, wisdom, and storytelling will inspire you to reflect on your relationship with the land, nature, and humanity. Tune in to discover how honoring Indigenous perspectives can guide us toward a more balanced and regenerative future.
In this Episode:
Find harmony within: Align with your true self by reflecting on a powerful question—Would my ancestors be proud of my actions?
Embrace interconnectedness: Learn from Indigenous wisdom that sees everything—humans, animals, plants, and the land—as relatives, connected by an unbroken flow of energy.
Redefine culture: Shift away from overconsumption and embrace a life rooted in reciprocity, balance, and mindful living.
Challenge the norm: Reflect on how corporate greed has fractured our sacred connection with the earth and its resources.
Slow down to reconnect: Discover how slowing down can deepen your bond with nature, community, and yourself.
Teach the next generation: Instill the values of respect, love, and care for the natural world in children to foster a sustainable future.
Heal and uplift: Explore how personal growth and self-love radiate outward to create ripples of positive change in the world.
Order of Topics:
Understanding Right Relationship
All Our Relations and Energy Connection
Indigenous Perspectives on Relationships
Reciprocity in Traditional Societies
The Oneness Concept
Historical Context and Colonization
The Impact of Hate and Colonial Mindsets
Differences in Economy and Ownership
The Modern Challenges of Land and Water
The Role of Fire in Ecological Balance
Reimagining Society and Slow Living
The Importance of Community and Self-Respect
Raising Children in Indigenous Ways
Choice and Awareness in Contemporary Society
Respecting Ancestral Lands and Traditions
Spiritual Reconnection and Prayer
Collective Responsibility and Leading by Example
Action Items:
Engage in daily self-reflection or meditation to understand your purpose and align with your values.
Practice setting healthy boundaries to protect yourself and others.
Recognize the interconnectedness of all living entities, fostering a mindset of mutual respect and oneness.
Learn about traditional land management practices like controlled burning for ecological balance.
Shift from viewing resources as commodities to seeing them as sacred gifts deserving of love and respect.
Participate in community activities that emphasize environmental conservation.
Instill values of unconditional love, respect for nature, and community spirit in children from an early age.
Prioritize time spent within communities over the pursuit of individual success.
Embrace cultural rituals such as womanhood ceremonies to reinforce community support systems.
Use music, writing, or other creative outlets for personal expression and cultural connection.
Incorporate spiritual practices like prayer or meditation focused on reciprocity with nature into daily routines.
About Jessa:
Singer, Song Writer, Emcee (rapper), Poet, and Published Author, as well as the Director of Land, Water, and Climate Justice for Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples, Jessa Calderon is of the Chumash and Tongva Nations of Southern California. Jessa also identifies with her Yoeme and Mexican roots. Jessa is a natural-born singer who truly found her voice in hip-hop. As an emcee, poet, and published author, Jessa is able to share parts of herself in a way that keeps the crowds intrigued. Not only does Jessa bring pictures to life through the mind’s eye with her writing, she also brings her listeners enlightenment which can offer them the means to encounter self-healing. Since 2019 Jessa has joined the Dream Warriors collective. Together and separately they share music, culture, stories, poems, seminars, workshops, and webinars which equate to different means of wellness as individuals and community. Aside from writing and music, Jessa has also been a Massage Therapist & Energy worker for nearly 30 years. She is passionate about Massage, Energy work, Past Life Regressions, Hypnotherapy, Intuitive practices, and anything involved in healing and growing.
Website: https://www.jessacalderon.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessa_songwriter1/
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