Listening To Old Tapes
As I go through my days practicing true kinship with animals, I have become aware of how much goes on in my head.
It’s loud, it’s persistent and it’s not always true.
But because that inner voice is so often connected to my life purpose and passion, I tend to believe whatever it says. Because of course my inner voice wouldn’t steer me wrong. 🫤 🤦
My inner voice can be like a damaged cassette tape having breakdowns, meltdowns and malfunctions, usually when least expected.
When that happens, it may be an indication I’m not paying attention to what’s going on or that my inner voice is denying what’s in front of me even when I’m witnessing it with my own eyes. Or maybe it’s an issue with timestamping, causing me to be stuck living in what was, or what I think things should be instead of what is.
True kinship with animals asks me to be attentive to what is now, and to accept that the now will be evolving.
In a colonized society, the expectation is it’s necessary to work hard, be determined, successful and pull yourself up by your bootstraps. WHY???
What’s possible when we find solidarity and commitment with like minded community?
I don’t know about you but I find it refreshing AND life-giving when someone tells me “I’ve been there, too I hear you.” When I hear that from another person (instead of my outdated, loud inner voice saying “you should have known better”), there’s a sense of relief, camaraderie and a feeling of we’ve got this!
As that happens, I learn to
be discerning about what my inner voice tells me
pay attention to what is and not what I think should be
be open to a network where I both receive and give support
It’s not an abracadabra magical fix, but it’s an ordinary breath of fresh air that takes me out of what I think should be into what is and into the possibility of what may yet come.
What’s your relationship with your inner voice?
If old tapes are standing between you and your true kinship with animals journey, let’s connect, shall we? A couple of good starting places are become a subscriber to the newsletter and visit my site True Kinship With Animals.
If you’re the kind (like me!) who finds it easier to begin a new adventure with conversation instead of reading and research, let’s chat! This gives us a chance to get to know each other and discover possible ways to work in true kinship together.
