Luis and Trini discuss the idea that the purpose of humanity, of individuals, is to create conditions that help us transcend and to evolve our specialized essence fully. Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

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The Importance of Transcendence

Luis and Trini weigh in on the importance of a “front end” vs “back end” response to issues at all levels. Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

Taking Care of the Front End

Luis and Trini expand the concept of medicine and how to access it. Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

Where and What Is Medicine?

Luis and Trini consider questions and understandings arising from the current pandemic. How can we honor what needs to be born? Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

Radical Recovery

Luis and Trini share thoughts on the importance of reintegrating and advancing the precepts of beauty, truth and goodness in the world. Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

Beauty, Truth and Goodness

In this episode, Luis and Trini explore the importance of finding our centering in the midst of distress. The desire and ability to respond from a place of authentic strength for ourselves and our communities is critical in difficult moments and times. Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat from his CD “Una domanda alla risposta” (A Question to an Answer).

Querencia

Luis and Trini delve into the underpinnings of control and policing in this country. Describing crime as a reflection of poverty and social inequities, they amplify a growing call to deal with the systemic nature of injustice today by reimagining and creating the basis for healed, transformative, empowered communities. Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat from his CD “Una domanda alla risposta” (A Question to an Answer).

To Control Or Not Control? A Systemic Question

In this episode Luis and Trini discuss the influence of cultural representation upon all of our mythology and history. How do the stories we tell shape the popular truth? Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat from his CD “Una domanda alla risposta” (A Question to an Answer).

The Narrative

In this episode Luis and Trini interrogate the history of human governance to imagine a new path toward abundance. What are nature’s laws, and what must people’s laws protect? Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat from his CD “Una domanda alla risposta” (A Question to an Answer).

On Governance

In this episode Luis and Trini consult with nature and the four elements to find balance within. How might we achieve self-awareness and master our own energies? Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat from his CD “Una domanda alla risposta” (A Question to an Answer).

Energies We Carry

In this episode Luis and Trini explore the struggle to shift a narrative in crisis. What is required of us, personally and socially, to move our story forward? Music is from “”Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat from his CD “Una domanda alla risposta” (A Question to an Answer).

What’s the story?

Luis and Trini talk about the challenges and opportunities to unite our communities as we struggle for systemic change.  Music is from "Civilization". Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat from his CD "Una domanda alla risposta" (A Question to an Answer).

Unity & Diversity

Luis and Trini discuss the concept of "edgewalking".  What does it take be on the edge of troubled times, yet help push dialogue and possibilities forward with grace and artistry? Music is from “”Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat from his CD “Una domanda alla risposta” (A Question to an Answer).

Edgewalking

Trini and Luis delve into the importance of initiation , on a personal and social level. They discuss crisis as a deep invitation to let go of what is dying and also bring forth that which is being born.  Music is from “”Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat from his CD “Una domanda alla risposta” (A Question to an Answer).    

Initiation

Trini and Luis talk with Tochtli, a Tia Chucha's staff member. Listen in as 21-year-old Tochtli shares insights about his indigenous roots, path as an artist, plans to be an intercontinental runner in 2020's Peace and Dignity Journey, and more. Music is from ”Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat from his CD “Una domanda alla risposta” (A Question to an Answer).

"Life is a Dance", with Atlakatl Ce Tochtli Orozco

Trini and Luis Rodriguez, co-founders of Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural, embark on an ongoing dialogue. They discuss current events, new ideas, and old wisdom.

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