Setlist for Oct 12 "Songs for Healing" session with Center for Health Equity MDH

Greetings!

If you're reading this, you probably were part of a staff retreat for MN Dept of Health's Center for Health Equity on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Liz and Conie of Good Trouble were delighted to share with you song and movement that supports healing work at the personal, cultural, and structural levels. It is just a small snapshot of songs, exercises, and everyday rituals that we, Good Trouble, offer. Check out this list on Liz's website. Please reach out if you would like to brainstorm ideas for a particular group.  

Below is a list of songs we sang with links to online recordings.

1. Gather / We Are Not Alone (Joanna Laws Landis)
2. The Center Will Hold (text: Brene Brown, from Atlas of the Heart; music: clb) -
3. I did not come here alone (The Peace Poets)
4. Welcome to the table/zoom call/circle (clb)
5. Risk More for Love (words: Casper ter Kuile; music: Liz Digitale Anderson)
6. The Cure for the Pain (text inspired by Rumi; tune: Yam)
7. We get there together (Or never get there at all) (Josh Blaine) -

Here's a list of Resources:

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  CajonTab by Louson Drum - Conie has a 12" CajonTab; Liz has one of the Pro series. Get to know a bit of the cajon's musical history here. Use Liz's affiliate link to get 10% off!
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  Shruti Box, literally "sound" or "singing" in ancient Sankrit, replicates the sound of the Tambura, an East Asian Indian drone instrument.  Part of the family of drone instruments that show up in many cultures, related to bagpipes and harmoniums.  Conie's instrument is from Shrutibox.com run by Ron Kravitz of https://www.musicinthemoment.com/ in Philadelphia, PA
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  About the Card Decks:  Having a tangible tool to sit with and reflect our feelings back to us helps us slow down, process, and make space for emotional work and intentions we otherwise tend to ignore.
• Artist Grief Deck - https://griefdeck.com/
• Rest Deck by Tricia Hersey - https://thenapministry.com/rest-deck/

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  Music that Makes Community (MMC), https://www.musicthatmakescommunity.org/, practices communal song-sharing that inspires deep spiritual connection, brave shared leadership, and sparks the possibility of transformation in our world. Sign up for MMC's newsletter to get the latest details on upcoming workshops.

Keep singing and stay warm, hydrated and creative!

Love, Liz and Conie, a.k.a. Good Trouble