Listen "Indigenous People Day: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer (Zoo-notable S2E44)"
Episode Synopsis
To celebrate Indigenous People's Day, I'm sharing the fantastic wisdom from the book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
This is probably the most profound Zoonotable I feel I’ve ever done.
I have always revered Native Americans for their relationship with the earth. But to be honest, I’ve never felt connected to their way of life. It was THEIR way, and while I feel more connected to nature than I do to say, a city, I just didn’t feel I could practice the Indigenous principles. But with Braiding Sweetgrass, I feel as if I’ve been given permission, invited, and encouraged to let the traditions live on. Not to appropriate, but to revitalize a way of living that is pretty attuned with what I believe.
The main idea Robin brings up AGAIN AND AGAIN is that of RECIPROCITY, the two-way relationship between people and the planet. Give, share, and connect. I loved this book so much and I think you will to, so let’s dig in to Braiding Sweetgrass.
Want to grab your own copy? Check out your local library or bookstore:
Find your local library
Order from your local bookstore
Loved this Zoo-notable? I'll be posting bonus material on my Patreon site, where fans can support creators, which will help improve and expand Zoo-notables and other ZooFit programs.
Connect with me and stay up to date with ZooFit happenings and information- https://www.zoofit.net/
This is probably the most profound Zoonotable I feel I’ve ever done.
I have always revered Native Americans for their relationship with the earth. But to be honest, I’ve never felt connected to their way of life. It was THEIR way, and while I feel more connected to nature than I do to say, a city, I just didn’t feel I could practice the Indigenous principles. But with Braiding Sweetgrass, I feel as if I’ve been given permission, invited, and encouraged to let the traditions live on. Not to appropriate, but to revitalize a way of living that is pretty attuned with what I believe.
The main idea Robin brings up AGAIN AND AGAIN is that of RECIPROCITY, the two-way relationship between people and the planet. Give, share, and connect. I loved this book so much and I think you will to, so let’s dig in to Braiding Sweetgrass.
Want to grab your own copy? Check out your local library or bookstore:
Find your local library
Order from your local bookstore
Loved this Zoo-notable? I'll be posting bonus material on my Patreon site, where fans can support creators, which will help improve and expand Zoo-notables and other ZooFit programs.
Connect with me and stay up to date with ZooFit happenings and information- https://www.zoofit.net/
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