7/27/2017 0 Comments Blurring the LineFurther to my last post about morphing the english language to fit Indigenous pedagogy (when possible), I saw this APTN youtube video that explains how foundational language is to Indigenous values, laws and beliefs. The languages ties together the spiritual and physical world. In English, there is a line. There is the world of the physical, that we can touch, see, feel, ect... and then there is the world we can't see and there is no intersection between the two. How can we explain the circumstances where that line is blurred? Circumstances such as experiences that remind us of our ancestors or loved ones who have left.
I had a great a conversation with friends last night about our experience with mediums and phenomenon that we attribute to our dearly departed. After I got home I started to re-reading a really great book called "I'm spiritual, dammit!" by Jen Weigel. The book has the best chapter intros (two churches are having a sign battle about whether dogs go to heaven); you have to read it to get the hilariousity of the witty exchange. Weigel talks about giving yourself permission to experience the world with an appreciation for something bigger than our ourselves, and standing up to those who try to dictate, limit or belittle that very experience. Believe in the gifts that the world around you offer and you will receive their blessings. In her words, think "rockstar parking" for the best possible spot. I promise it is a very funny book, not nearly as serious as "the secret".
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I grew up in Athabasca, AB and have spent the majority of my life in Northern Alberta or Montreal, PQ. My husband has been in Fort McMurray since the 70s and continues to love this town and all that it has to offer. We are avid outdoor enthusiasts, spending our summer weekends quadding and camping. As Opimian members we thoroughly enjoy wine pairings and tastings and are working on our wine collection. Ralph is a carpenter by trade and has framed more houses in Fort McMurray than I could count and knows the city inside and out. I work all throughout the region from the NWT to Janvier for the tribal council. My passion is doodling and photography which is featured throughout the website (various mediums), writing, Indigenous studies, and learning in general. Categories |