True Kinship In The Season Change
True Kinship and the seasons
Does true kinship change with the seasons?
The concept doesn’t, but the ways we participate with it might.
On episode #63 of the True Kinship With Animals Podcast, guest Kelley Harrell talked about finding balance with your own ecosystem during the season change. Listen to this short clip of our conversation and listen in full on your favorite podcast platform.
Season changes affect the local ecosystem and animals (including humans) need to adapt for their own well-being and survival. The changes with light, weather and the environment all impact daily life, appearing in mood, metabolism, sleep cycle, food access, birth cycles, migration and hibernation.
With changes like that how do we navigate true kinship?
Suggestions
Remember all animals have their own agency
Recognize and respect their need to adapt to the changing season
Respect animals are quite capable of taking the lead and setting boundaries with you
Recognize how the changing season is affecting you, the amount of energy you have, the amount of time you have as days grow longer or shorter
How can I help you navigate true kinship during this season change?
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Janet Roper
…..is an animist, podcaster, intuitive practitioner and mentor identifing as she/her/hers currently living on Salish land in Montana.
For 30+ years Janet has facilitated clear conversations between animals and people. In her work she encourages people to expand their bond with animals by disengaging with hierarchical approaches and relating in true kinship.
She is cheerfully owned and managed by one cat, Raven, a multitude of angel animals and several houseplants.
“We all do better when ALL creatures do better.”
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