"The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for white, or women created for men." ― Alice Walker
Hello folx,
I love making a to do list. As a matter of fact, that’s how I start each day, a cuppa coffee and creating a list in my journal. It reminds me of what I want to accomplish that day and what absolutely needs to be accomplished that day.
My list gives me freedom of choice while creating supportive boundaries so I’m not feeling fazed.
Laundry? Dishes? I know those chores take x amount of time, I can slot them in here.
Clean out storage locker? I have no idea how long that chore will take and I know I will need help. I can take the first step of this chore today by reaching out for help.
The point is I have choices with guardrails and parameters - I have a safety net.
The same goes for you, your animal and me working together. The sweet spot is finding what feels manageable to you and leaves you feeling at ease. Here’s what I offer:
Personalized Support From Me:
this is a private space for you, your animal and me to have focused attention and private conversation on your individual concern
Kindred, The Online Community:
is the true kinship with animals membership site, online community and learning center
The Collection:
places like Patreon and this newsletter where members can read what’s currently happening and dive into chronicles from the past (aka archives), similar to independent study
What This Might Look Like In Your Day:
Personalized support: available both in packages of 3 and as a one time session. Each session starts with a free 30 minute discovery call, after which you can schedule a session if you like. After both the discovery call and session you receive a video & transcript with the purpose, key takeaways, topics covered and next steps
Time involved 1.5 hours + whatever personal time you decide to spend with the recordings and personal reflection
Kindred: the online community and learning center meets twice monthly on Zoom for 1 hour.
Time involved 2 hours/month + whatever personal time you decide to spend with the recordings, the Kindred archive and personal reflection
The Collection: Subscribe to this newsletter and/or Patreon where you can search and meander my writings to your heart’s content. Independent study
Time involved up to you
What works best for you? Can’t decide? I’m here to answer any questions you may have. All you need to do is schedule your discovery call and we can figure it out together!
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Ongoing Request
I write in and am supported by a jungle of plants who are in need of plant food and a humidifier. There are about 25 total plants. If you are able to gift one of these items to us, here’s what is needed. Prices have been varying weekly.
Miracle-GRO Liquid Plant Food 8 oz.
Thank you!
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Thank you! 💐💐💐
Janet
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Acknowledgement
I respectfully acknowledge the teachings and wisdom behind true kinship with animals is from Indigenous people whose lives, teachings and lifestyles were annihilated by the colonizers only to later be appropriated into colonized culture.
I am not amplifying those Indigenous voices and teachings but using colonized language to express what was appropriated from them and my colonized understanding of that.
I acknowledge the descendants of the original peoples, witnessing their history and stories. I respect their connection to the animals and to the earth.
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