70: Beyond Symbolism: Understanding Animals as Ancestors with Author, Ben Stimpson (S7)
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"...we have a very narrow view of what ancestors actually are. We, we tend to think of them only in terms of blood relations. Instead of the, the vastness of what could potentially be Ancestor." -Ben Stimpson
Episode 6 of Series 7: Animals and the Divine Transcript
What we Discuss:
Guest: Born in North Wales but currently residing in Ontario, Canada, Ben Stimpson works as a skilled therapist in the field of narrative and spiritual psychotherapy. Through his practice, he assists individuals, particularly those in the queer community, in exploring their relationship with themselves, spirituality, and ancestral connections. Ben is also the accomplished author of Ancestral Whispers: A Guide to Building Ancestral Veneration Practices (Release Sept 8 2023) www.benstimpson.com
Book Recommendation: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Key Moments:
00:04:00 - Ancestral Whispers Book,
00:08:11 - Animals as Ancestors,
00:14:39 - Clarifying Cultural Appropriation,
00:21:00 - Connecting with Animals as Ancestors
00:24:03 - Expanding the Concept of Ancestor
00:27:36 - Seeing Animals in a Spiritual Sense
00:31:51 - The Power of Storytelling,
00:33:12 - Our Complex Relationship with Animals,
00:35:04 - Genealogy and the Story of Life,
00:36:20 - Changing Perspectives
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