Summary: This week climate change became very personal for our family. The picture at the top of the blog is Oregon’s Willamette Valley — that’s where we live. Because of the wildfires, hundreds of families have lost their homes in Oregon & tens of thousands more are preparing to evacuate. Millions of acres have burned. Evacuees from around the state are sheltering here at the Fairgrounds & other venues, and the response of our community has been extraordinary. It makes me proud & gives me hope.<br> In this week’s New World Kirtan Podcast, I’ll tell you what it has been like for us here in Oregon this past week. The set is the one I played for our Satsang last Friday night when we were in the thick of it, and features music from <a href="https://iamadambauer.com/">Adam Bauer</a>, <a href="https://krishnadas.com/">Krishna Das</a>, <a href="https://robandmelissa.com/kirtan">Rob & Melissa</a>, <a href="https://indiajiva.com/">IndiaJiva</a> & then a very special treat — the track ‘Govindam’ from <a href="https://shantalamusic.com/store/live2love/">Shantala’s</a> beautiful new CD LIVE2Love. We end with a deep chakra balancing meditation from <a href="https://www.edoandjo.com/">Edo & Jo</a>.<br> There is such sadness to know that parts of our beloved Oregon will never be the same. Please say a prayer for the people who have lost everything. We will get through this together with love for each other. Hang in there, my friends. Stay safe. Namaste.<br> Set List<br> Adam Bauer, Wonderville — Pranam (Om Ganesha)<br> Krishna Das, All One — Township Krishna<br> Rob & Melissa, Breathe — Hanuman Chalisa<br> Indiajiva, Om Spiritus – Music for a Peaceful Planet — The Triple Gem<br> Shantala, LIVE2Love — Govindam (ancient Sanskrit prayer)<br> Edo & Jo, Chakra Meditation — Introduction<br> Edo & Jo, Chakra Meditation — Chakra Meditation<br>
