Thursday May 02, 2024

Empathic Wisdom Through Story Telling in Children's Books with Oshri Hakak Self Expansion Podcast 15

Oshri, the author and illustrator of children's books, discusses the inspiration behind his books and the impact they can have on both children and adults. He emphasizes the sacredness of reading children's books and the power of distilling profound messages into simple words and enchanting pictures. Oshri also shares the personal journey that led him to create these books and the importance of bridging different experiences and perspectives. The conversation explores themes of unity, self-reflection, and the potential for transformation through storytelling. Oshri discusses the importance of connection and unity in his books and practices. He shares a simple yet profound practice of feeling unity with others by grounding oneself and imagining roots connecting with others. Oshri also talks about the power of tuning into empathic wisdom and how it can improve communication and relationships. He emphasizes the need to feel a sense of oneness and connection with others, including ancestors and future generations. Oshri's books aim to provide a different kind of programming that promotes kindness, empathy, and understanding. Oshri discusses the challenges he has faced in creating his books and how he has overcome them. He talks about the seduction of money and the pressure to pursue a more financially lucrative career. He also shares the emotional challenges he has experienced, including the loss of his older brother and the guilt he feels about being able to create while his brother couldn't. Oshri emphasizes the importance of staying committed to one's creative path and finding ways to make a positive impact through art and storytelling.
 

 

Oshri is a Los Angeles-based artist and musician. He is a children’s author and illustrator, creating books that touch on mental health, mindfulness, inter-being, and consciousness for ages 2-202. 

Oshri loves to generate creativity that aids people and communities in our individual and collective healing journeys. He studied psychology and management at Duke University, and is also certified in meditation and dialogue facilitation, and yoga instruction.

 

Links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/oshrihakak

Books: ButterflyonBooks.com

Children’s Mental Health Toolbox: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-WGLlY8KDrLceUQo2knRrgIwiZgxMaL6

 

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