“Little did I know that I would have to lose my literal vision
to regain a true vision of peace.”
Author of Dancing in the Dark · Founder, Peace Activation · Speaker · Coach
Dancing in the Dark
A memoir of transformation — a journey through loss, identity, and the reclamation of light in the face of darkness. When Eva lost her vision, she was forced to navigate not only physical blindness but also inner landscapes of trauma, belonging, and ancestral memory.
- How personal and political healing are interwoven through embodied awareness
- Tools for transforming trauma into resilience, meaning, and inner power
- Navigating darkness as a gateway to clarity and purpose
What you’ll discover
How personal and political healing are interwoven through embodied awareness and ancestral truth.
Tools for transforming trauma into resilience, meaning, and sacred inner power.
How to navigate darkness as a gateway to spiritual clarity and purpose.
The emotional complexities of Palestinian-Israeli identity through a deeply personal lens.
Inspiration to reclaim your voice and vision, even amid profound uncertainty.
“What we choose to see defines our reality — and even amidst conflict, presence is a radical act.”
Anna Penenberg, author of Dancing in the Narrows
What readers are saying
Eva Dalak takes us through her decades of work in war-torn communities around the world to reveal a process of human transformation. Come into stillness here and begin the process within yourself.
Zach Bush, MD
This story fills my heart with gratitude and my spirit with inspiration. Eva’s leadership is a living reminder that true leaders guide us not only in the light, but even more so in the dark.
Dalit Eliahu Borantin, Spiritual Psychologist
Rich in insight and truth, Dancing in the Dark takes the reader on a journey of self-inquiry, empowering each of us to remember that wholeness exists beyond borders and divisions.
Noa Baum, author of A Land Twice Promised
Peace Is Possible
Conversations on healing, conflict, and the courage to hope — real dialogues exploring trauma-responsive leadership, embodied peace, and transformation through crisis.
Transforming conflict into possibility, pain into healing.
Eva Dalak is dedicated to transforming conflict into possibility and pain into healing. With more than 25 years of experience in international development and women’s empowerment, she brings a trauma-responsive and heart-centered approach to her work.
As the founder of Peace Activation, Eva works with others to reclaim their resilience, embody compassion, and activate peace from within. Her personal journey inspires her mission to guide others toward lives rooted in wholeness and connection.
From blindness and loss arises the gift of transformation — for you and the world.
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In 2023, Eva founded Peace Activation — a global initiative for trauma-responsive, embodied peace-building, working with leaders and communities across conflict zones worldwide to help them activate peace from within.
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