Long Story Short: I’m Back!
Hello folx~
It’s been a hot minute or three since I’ve written here.
Truth is, I needed a mental and spiritual break, a time to regroup and reset. Out with the old, in with the new Janet!
I spent time relaxing and finding peace in two of my favorite hobbies: reading and coloring. I read a variety of mysteries and thrillers plus A Discovery of Witches series by Deborah Harknessand below are some of my favorite colorings I finished.
My guides let me know I was in need of an upgrade and this would be a terrific time to do it. Upgrades always take a lot out of me and this one was no exception.
A large part of this one was listening to how my guides were calling me to be in today’s world. It involved recognizing how I am to show up in our collapsing world, realigning with that vision and learning to walk my new path with intent and deliberation. Here’s where I am:
“I do not and will not knowingly support systems that are created to subsidize genocides, colonization and the purposeful harming of women, children, Mother Earth and all of our sentient kin. I recognize and accept my role as an elder in a society that does not honor elderhood. As an elder I welcome the opportunity to be a resource of knowledge and support to others, as opposed to being labeled a burden by society at large. When I find myself unintentionally creating harm, (and I do, it’s in my colonized upbringing and blood) I will take the necessary steps to unlearn that harmful cycle so as not to repeat it.
“This is how I choose to show up in the world. So be it.”
Unlocking Possibilities
I am now refreshed and back in the true kinship with animals saddle!
Basically, true kinship with animals is building from what isn’t then dreaming and creating what could be. My work is helping bridge the gap between humans and animals. After all, In today's world of AI, how do you know what's real?? How do you find it? Often, instead of finding hope you are left confused and frustrated. Well, you’re real, I’m real and the animals are real. That’s an exquisite starting point!
Experiencing and witnessing the gigantic difference this work makes in how we and animals begin to relate to each other and how we begin to relate to ourselves is what keeps me going.
When you’re ready, I will help you experience that for yourself.
My work is to help you find what’s real for you and then inspire you to visualize different ways to bridge the gap between humans and animals - starting with yourself and the animals in your life. Truth: growing up in a colonial society the gap between humans and animals is tangible and mostly unrecognized. Practicing true kinship changes that. I introduce you to the possibilities this work can make for you and the animals in your life, then I guide you into putting it into your daily practice.
I invite you to do some exploration on your own and see what calls to you. What tugs at your heart? Possible starting places:
Discoveries of the Week on the homepage featuring a blog post and a beginning action to try for yourself;
The true kinshipi with animals newsletter is a cornucopia of information with more to come. It comes out 2-3 times monthly, with both a free and paid version
Kindred, True Kinship With Animals Membership Site, Online Community & Learning Center
1:1 Sessions to dig deeper and accelerate your learning curve
Want to find out more? Let's chat and get to know each other in a free discovery call. I’d love to learn about your connection with animals and we can discuss options for working together. Grab a spot on my calendar for a free, confidential chat.
Here’s a free download where you can take a moment and dream a little dream…. if you and the animals were in partnership, what would that look like? Be like? Feel like?
Enjoy!
