Flip the Script: Practices for dismantling colonialism and patriarchal systems
Day Eighty-four:
Practices for dismantling colonialism and patriarchal systems
“One of the things that most afflicts this country is that white people don’t know who they are or where they come from,” ~James Baldwin
One of the ways to dismantle colonialism and patriarchal systems is to return to a relationship with nature and nature-based practices. This could be through the roots of your ancient ancestors who followed the cycles of seasons and depended on herbs as medicine, land for growing their own food, and a connection to the elements of water, air, earth, fire, ether and stars. Ancestors who knew that nature-based practices were part of living and guidance. When you return to the ancient ancestors, it connects you to the core of your heart and knowing.
ONE: Create an Ancestor Altar
Creating an altar for your ancestors is the first step in building a relationship. Begin with something simple and use this as a place to bring offerings, sit and share a cup of tea or coffee, sing songs, or sit in silence. This is one way to acknowledge your ancestors and focus attention. A space to commune. Start simple and add things as you are inspired.
