Capacity Building with the Acosta Institute
Welcome to Capacity Building with the Acosta Institute, where we explore, define, and dream out loud about capacity building as an act of world building. In each episode, we explore insights, strategies, and transformative practices that empower individuals and organizations to create resilient, healing-centered environments. Join us to discover how capacity building can equip your team and community to thrive in the face of today’s challenges—and to co-create the impactful future you envision.
Capacity Building with the Acosta Institute
Episode 7: Our Practice as Healing Balm with Rev. angel Kyodo williams
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Dr. Angel Acosta interviews Rev. angel Kyodo williams on the transformative power of mindfulness and contemplative practices. Rev. angel emphasizes the importance of intentional practices in building capacity and fostering a liberatory path. She discusses the concept of "healing race portals," which aim to address the generational trauma of racialization. Rev. angel also reflects on her identity as an American and the need for a new global order, advocating for a rewritten constitution that includes collective process and representation. The conversation highlights the role of practice in grounding individuals amidst contemporary challenges.
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