Summary:
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we are joined by Eva Dalak, founder of Peace Activation and a global leader in conflict transformation. Born Palestinian in Israel and now residing in Costa Rica, Eva has spent 30+ years facilitating peace in some of the world’s most challenging conflict zones, including Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Eva introduces us to soul-based peacebuilding, a revolutionary approach that begins with activating peace within ourselves. Her work focuses on fostering dialogue, encouraging silence and presence, and utilizing identity as a bridge to connection rather than division.
Whether you’re navigating personal challenges or leading through global crises, Eva’s wisdom will empower you to lead with compassion, resilience, and purpose.
In this Episode:
The Heart of Peace Activation: How activating peace within individuals can transform external environments.
Silence as a Tool: The role of stillness in self-reflection and healing.
Identity Dynamics: How to use multiple identities as a tool for connection instead of conflict.
Nonlinear Leadership: Leading with presence amidst crisis, chaos, and change.
Practical Tools for Presence: Breathwork, silence, and movement as practices for staying grounded.
Order of Topics:
Eva Dalak and Her Mission
Activating Peace in Palestine and Israel
Compassion in Action: Peace Activation
The Power & Role of Silence
Presence and Identity in Conflict Resolution
Listening to Diverse Narratives
The Power of Narrative in the Israeli-Palestinian Context
Embracing Multidimensional Identities
Identity as a Vehicle for Connection
The Philosophy of Tolerance and Heart-Centered Listening
Nonlinear Leadership and Presence
Tools for Accessing Presence
Navigating Conflict with Presence and Service
Action Items:
Cultivate Internal Peace:
Recognize and acknowledge your emotions.
Practice detachment from reactive responses.
Embrace diverse narratives to foster understanding.
Participate in Narrative Sharing:
Engage in spaces that allow for sharing personal stories without confrontation.
Focus on listening actively and compassionately to others' experiences.
Flexibility of Identity:
View identity as dynamic, adapting it to facilitate peaceful interactions.
Use your background and experiences to inform peacebuilding efforts.
Practice Presence:
Incorporate silence, breath, and movement into daily routines to achieve presence.
Use these practices as tools for navigating both personal and collective crises.
Shift Conversations Toward Service:
Center discussions around what needs doing rather than who should do it.
Prioritize service-oriented actions over ego-driven motives in conflict resolution scenarios.
Engage in Self-Reflection & Community Service:
Transform personal challenges into opportunities for community benefit.
Create spaces conducive to self-exploration that also serve broader societal needs.
Embrace Inner Work for Liberation:
Move beyond victim-savior-perpetrator dynamics by taking responsibility for one's actions.
Experience triggering situations as growth opportunities instead of sources of conflict.
Activate Peace Internally First:
Begin peace-building efforts within yourself before extending them outwardly towards family, community, and globally.
Join Global Peace Activation Efforts:
Participate in global communities or initiatives focused on peace activation through available avenues online or locally organized events.
Commitment to Positive Change:
Leverage personal experiences positively while addressing global challenges through action-oriented approaches.
About Eva:
Eva Dalak is a Peace Activator, International Consultant, Facilitator, and Trainer. She is a Palestinian born in Israel and currently residing in Costa Rica and is the founder of Peace Activation. Eva has been working for 30 years in conflict zones in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Her expertise lies in conflict transformation and women's political and economic empowerment. Eva's dedication to fostering peace from within each individual profoundly impacts communities. This commitment led her to establish Peace Activation and advocate for “soul-based peacebuilding.”
Website: https://www.evadalak.me/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evadalak
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evadalak/
Youtube: @evadalak58
For insights into her initiatives, visit Peace Activation and One Whole Peace.
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