Reading the Declaration of Independence aloud in 2026

A dialogical reading and meditation on the Declaration of Independence with Ukrainian American author Larissa Babij on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Together we asked: How does these words feel in our mouths and sound in our ears in today's world? What are the principles we appeal to when we attempt to speak of "universal" truths? What finally motivates people to take decisive action when tyranny becomes entrenched? Why is it important to speak with clarity even to those who refuse to listen? Larissa Babij is a translator, writer, and editor trained in the Feldenkrais Method. Born in the US to Ukrainian parents, she has made Ukraine her home since 2005. 'A Kind of Refugee' - the title of her book and ongoing writing on Substack - describe the realities of everyday life in a war zone. She is also the editor of the London Ukrainian Review and its monthly LUR Culture Brief (see links below). Seth Dellinger is somatic educator, relational facilitator and the creator of the 4 Postures of Love workshop and the Grounded Connection program. He lives in Washington DC and works with clients in person and online who are ready to fall in love with their lives again. Connect with Larissa: Substack: https://akindofrefugee2022.substack.com/ Get her book, 'A Kind of Refugee - The Story of an American Who Refused to Leave Ukraine': https://www.ibidem.eu/en/Series/Socie... The London Ukrainian Review: https://www.londonukrainianreview.org/ The LUR Culture Brief: https://londonukrainianreview.substac... Connect with Seth: Grounded Connection digital course: https://sethdellinger.com/gc-online-c... Grounded Connection live workshops: https://calendly.com/grounded-connection Join mailing list: https://sethdellinger.com/presence-ma... Substack: https://sethdellinger.substack.com/ #declarationofindependence #july4th #dialogue