Letting Go of Colonized Conditioning

in other words: it doesn't have to be like that

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Raise your hand if:

• You and your dog have gone to the dog park and your anxious dog is wearing a “Do Not Pet” jacket. Someone runs up to her/him, starts to pet them and when you say no, they respond with “It’s Ok, all dogs like me.”

• You’re on a trail ride with friends, riding one of their horses. The horse starts to jig and you are using gentle hands to help calm them. The horse’s owner tells you the horse doesn’t understand gentle hands, you need to be harder with them.

• Things have been crazy busy at your house, more than normal. You’re getting ready to go on vacation and it’s time to drop the cat (who knows something is up and hates car rides) off at the sitter’s. The cat has ‘disappeared’ and your frustration level is sky high. You’re thinking to yourself “why can’t the cat just get over it and cooperate. I don’t have time for this.”

✋✋✋ You’re not alone.

All of these examples demonstrate people imposing their command over animals.

Colonization has taught us we have dominion over animals & expects us to act that way

This translates into: I can pet the dog whenever I like, I have to use harsh hands to calm the horse, dismissing a cat’s fear because I have a schedule to keep.

In the depth of your soul, you know it doesn’t have to be like that. There’s a different relationship to be had with animals. You’re ready to let go of the colonized conditioning, but you don’t know how to do so, where to turn.

Know what I mean? Uffda.

I’m here for you and I can help you find your way to that different way - to true kinship with animals.

Kindred

Kindred is the online membership community that helps you relate to animals through a new place of understanding. There are monthly teachings, journal prompts, practice suggestions, affirmations, altar suggestions, community forums and Q&A sessions. With 3 levels of participation to choose from, you can join at the level that is most aligned with your dreams and goals.

Kindred:

• encourages safe exploration of how colonization plays a part in your relationship with animals

• helps you recognize more of yourself as you step into a more animistic way of being with animals

• offers a safe place to hold conversations with other like-minded folx

• offers possible ideas and ways to practice true kinship in your daily life

• offers a flexible way to participate since one size doesn’t fit all

With unlimited access to Kindred’s ever-growing library of tools and resources you can return as often as you like, having the opportunity to review and find deeper discernment as you walk your true kinship journey.

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