The ‘Pawsibility’ In A Pause

Every day I witness how true kinship with animals is a desirable and responsible way to build relationship with each other. There is space to tend and nurture it as needed, so that each species is coming from their own agency, regardless of the length of relationship,

True kinship with animals is relationship done differently. Why? Because it is a lifestyle practice that strives not to contain either/or thinking, promote hierarchy or individualism, or act from a sense of urgency.

With true kinship, each species has the opportunity to pause and move forward from their own sense of self, in their own way and time.

That pause is essential. It gives us humans time to be responsive instead of reactive, and it gives the animals time to process the information in their species-like way. That pause is fertile fodder that can hold space for the relationship to proceed as it needs, not as we humans think it “should”.

Making a play on words, there’s ‘pawsibility’ in the pause.

True kinship is the open and trusting bond forged and tended between humans and other species when each species has the freedom to participate as, if and how they see fit.

I know it’s a revolutionary act. So what? It works or I wouldn’t bring it to you or practice it myself.

Next time you’re with an animal, pause and wait for the pawsibility.

Here’s an invitation for you to join me on this path of true kinship with animals. My work is devoted to helping you show up in the world for animals from the fullness of your authentic self. I hope this encourages you to look at your relationship with animals differently so that a new place of understanding begins to open for you.

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Just for today remember: We all do better when all creatures do better. Until next time, take good care!

Janet Roper is an animist, podcaster, intuitive practitioner, non-traditional animal communicator, mentor and educator who for 20+ years has helped people restructure their relationship with animals. Two of her most popular resources are her monthly newsletter and her 5 email introductory series to her signature program Deepen. Visit her website and give her podcast True Kinship With Animals a listen.