This episode centers around a profound conversation with Skeena Rathor, a political activist and co-founder of Extinction Rebellion. The dialogue delves into the hidden depths of individuals we meet daily, the importance of acknowledging our ancestries, and the journey to fully arriving in relationships. Skeena shares insights into community, cultural connections, and how true progress is about fostering environments where life flourishes. The episode challenges listeners to rethink how they define and introduce themselves, emphasizing relational integrity and the heart's capacity to hold the world.
Chapters in this episode
00:00 Introduction: Reflecting on Strangers and Conversations
02:23 Skeena's Introduction and Ancestral Invocation
02:36 Political Activism and Spiritual Journey
03:37 The Power of Ancestry and Relational Conversations
05:22 Challenging Cultural Assumptions in Conversations
10:18 The Importance of Arrival and Safety in Relationships
19:36 Repatriation and Cosmologies
25:30 Concluding Reflections and Poem by Rob Husband
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Our speaker
Skeena Rathor
Instagram link to ‘Water is Love’ Film: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHn2RiTJYEE/?hl=en
Interview with Skeena on the Human Potential Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6CsJIYgBalWlf0TytZOo6E
Interview with Jonathan Weekes from Sacred Earth Activism: SEA Conference - Skeena Rathor: Co-liberation in the Change Movement
Article by Skeena on Jem Bendell’s website:
External references
Extinction Rebellion Website: Extinction Rebellion
Our Substack: https://substack.com/@robhusbandevelinevdh
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