21 min

Kaur of Peace: 10 Bad Ass Sikh Women in History Peace Is Here with Avis Kalfsbeek

    • Personal Journals

In this episode, the Avis Kalfsbeek returns after a hiatus which includes a journey of overcoming alcohol addiction. She shares her insights on peace and the compelling interplay between peace and strength, with extraordinary depth drawn from her personal experiences in recovery. Avis explores the strength derived from women and the feminine force that permeates all beings. She further delves into history, examining the contribution of women to the Sikh tradition and their influence on peace by reading a 2015 Ms. Magazine article, "10 Badass Women in Sikh History," written by Lakpreet Kaur, to appreciate and highlight the unseen historical contribution of women's strength in peace-making. This sets the stage for the introduction of another significant Sikh woman, Niki Ganinder Kaur Singh, in future episodes. In her quest to share knowledge and deepen her practice, she introduces her outline for a new series, "Kaur of Peace," driven by the powerful stories of the women of Sikh tradition. Throughout this episode, the host fosters a sense of unity, enlightenment, and deep respect for women's vast contributions to peace, inviting listeners to join her journey in building a more peaceful world, one episode at a time. An absolute must-listen for those seeking to deepen their understanding of women's role in peace-making and the power of personal recovery in shaping our visions of peace.
Badass Sikh Women in History, Ms. Magazine March 17, 2015: https://msmagazine.com/2015/03/17/10-badass-sikh-women-in-history/
Photo on Episode artwork is from Curly Tales, 5 Most Scenic Gurudwaras in India https://curlytales.com/visit-these-most-scenic-gurudwaras-in-india-to-find-inner-peace/
Music: Dalai Llama Rides a Bike by Javier “Peke” Rodriguez. 
Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/  
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW
Get the Books: The Pedro the Water Dog Saves the Planet book series can be found at AvisKalfsbeek.com or at your favorite online bookseller. Book 6 Mono Mutante is coming soon!
Audio Books: You can listen to a free version of the Audio Book One More Year beginning at Episode 25 of this podcast through Episode 32. More audio books are coming soon!
Support the Peace and Planet messages by contributing to my Patreon for as little as $1 per month: www.Patreon.com/PedrotheWaterDog. Your support inspires me on my writing journey to support these environmental and social issues and to promote peace. Thank you!
I help women find land for regenerative and organic farming at www.AvisKalfsbeek.com . 
Peace and Love, Avis Kalfsbeek

In this episode, the Avis Kalfsbeek returns after a hiatus which includes a journey of overcoming alcohol addiction. She shares her insights on peace and the compelling interplay between peace and strength, with extraordinary depth drawn from her personal experiences in recovery. Avis explores the strength derived from women and the feminine force that permeates all beings. She further delves into history, examining the contribution of women to the Sikh tradition and their influence on peace by reading a 2015 Ms. Magazine article, "10 Badass Women in Sikh History," written by Lakpreet Kaur, to appreciate and highlight the unseen historical contribution of women's strength in peace-making. This sets the stage for the introduction of another significant Sikh woman, Niki Ganinder Kaur Singh, in future episodes. In her quest to share knowledge and deepen her practice, she introduces her outline for a new series, "Kaur of Peace," driven by the powerful stories of the women of Sikh tradition. Throughout this episode, the host fosters a sense of unity, enlightenment, and deep respect for women's vast contributions to peace, inviting listeners to join her journey in building a more peaceful world, one episode at a time. An absolute must-listen for those seeking to deepen their understanding of women's role in peace-making and the power of personal recovery in shaping our visions of peace.
Badass Sikh Women in History, Ms. Magazine March 17, 2015: https://msmagazine.com/2015/03/17/10-badass-sikh-women-in-history/
Photo on Episode artwork is from Curly Tales, 5 Most Scenic Gurudwaras in India https://curlytales.com/visit-these-most-scenic-gurudwaras-in-india-to-find-inner-peace/
Music: Dalai Llama Rides a Bike by Javier “Peke” Rodriguez. 
Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/  
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW
Get the Books: The Pedro the Water Dog Saves the Planet book series can be found at AvisKalfsbeek.com or at your favorite online bookseller. Book 6 Mono Mutante is coming soon!
Audio Books: You can listen to a free version of the Audio Book One More Year beginning at Episode 25 of this podcast through Episode 32. More audio books are coming soon!
Support the Peace and Planet messages by contributing to my Patreon for as little as $1 per month: www.Patreon.com/PedrotheWaterDog. Your support inspires me on my writing journey to support these environmental and social issues and to promote peace. Thank you!
I help women find land for regenerative and organic farming at www.AvisKalfsbeek.com . 
Peace and Love, Avis Kalfsbeek

21 min