Welcome to the Second Issue of Līlā Magazine

Co-Editors: Markus Scott-Alexander and Rivka Sadarangani

We at Expressive Arts Without Borders are interested in the right use of intellect, giving thought to what we know in our heart matters. This second issue of Līlā Magazine creates space for several of us from our online community to share what we feel deserves our attention. We’re grateful to both our contributors and those who read our magazine for spending a bit of time, collectively, to reflect on what is essential amid so much that is important.
~ Markus Scott-Alexander

In this issue of the Līlā Magazine, our contributors inquire into the nature of their being and doing and everything in between. As explorers of hearts, mind, body and spirit we journey with them towards greater clarity and wholeness or are companions in that eternal search for who we are, what we are, what we possibly can be and where we want to go. In this more reflective and tender edition of the magazine, we thank you, dear reader, for receiving us, always, with warm-heartedness.
~ Rivka Sadarangani

LĪLĀ MAGAZINE is a volunteer-run project of Expressive Arts Without Borders from the World Arts Organization. We hope you enjoy this aspect of our community-building and look forward to your responses.

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Markus Scott-Alexander, PhD, REAT
Expressive Arts Without Borders’ Founder/Director

Dr. Markus Scott-Alexander, PhD, REAT draws upon decades of interest in the development of the Self and the Self in the community. The contemplative arts have provided a bridge to his inner life and the expressive arts, to his many outer explorations. He has been a multi-modal artist and expressive arts therapist and educator since 1986, working internationally with his body-centred and nature-based approach to cross-cultural healing work. Markus is one of the first Registered Expressive Arts Therapists and a pioneer in the field of phenomenological, intermodal expressive arts therapy. He was senior faculty at the European Graduate School from 1997 to 2020 under the mentorship of the late Paolo Knill. Markus is currently the director of the World Arts Organization and the founder of Expressive Arts Without Borders. He and his wife left New York in 2002 and currently reside in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 

“Returning to what precedes our distortions, to where we are inherently creative and wise, is my priority. Secondly, I like to support and encourage returning to the world, where we can inspire others to celebrate their wholeness. The arts play a role in our collective global healing.” 

Rivka Sadarangani

Rivka is currently pursuing her Master's Degree at The European Graduate School in Switzerland and is an Intermodal Expressive Arts Therapy Practitioner. Grounded in Expressive Arts, Non-Violent Communication, and Internal Family Systems approach, her client work is rooted in self-connection, empowerment and transformation.
An artist, art educator, and curator with 15+ years of leadership experience in arts, culture, and media organizations, she merged art and technology to amplify youth voice, identity, and expression at Street-Level Youth Media in Chicago, IL. She developed innovative, inclusive programming at Portland's Community Television Agency in Portland, OR. In Mumbai, she collaborated with diverse artists, galleries, and creative agencies. Rivka earned a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, specializing in Art and Technology and Visual Communications from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL.
Presently, Rivka likes to wander around cities, walk on beaches, jump into waterfalls and is always ready to have deep conversations about life the universe and everything.