Ohhhh how exciting an interview series! I look forward to the first interview — and the many that follow. Also, as always I enjoyed the insights you offered in this piece on reciprocity :)
I'm new to your Substack, but I'm not new to Stephanie Raffelock. She is incredible, and I'm looking forward to reading your interview with her. In fact, because of her, I've self-identified as a Creatrix.
I agree that there's a relationship between reader and writer, viewer and artist, etc. In my art, I feel I develop a relationship between the viewers of my art and me. And it's a wonderful relationship, something I'm very grateful for.
I just found you TODAY. Hooray. This substack will be a great! I turn 77 next week. You are my birthday gift to me. I also asked my daughter for a journal in which I could write perfect sentences. I love the idea of braiding together the wise words of others just one sentence at a time.
How absolutely inspired. I also follow Julie — I can’t remember, do you know the word AYNI? It’s a Quechua word for reciprocity. It literally means, “today me, tomorrow you.”
Hi Bridget, thanks for being here. And I have not heard of the word AYNI, but isn't it amazing how all these indigenous cultures recognized the importance of reciprocity, and white colonials came in and imposed their own ways, which have perhaps led us to the mess our planet is now in with climate change. Perhaps a remembering and re-claiming of this kind of indigenous wisdom may help to heal our relationship with Mother Earth❤️🙏🕊️
p.s. I just Googled the word AYNI and I LOVE this: "Ayni relationships can be formed with individuals, families, or communities. The goal is to accomplish more than any one group could do alone."
YES! Our planet desperately needs us to re-claim this kind of indigenous wisdom!
p.p.s. I love this too: "The law of ayni states that everything in the world is connected. It is the only commandment that governs daily life in many Andean communities.
In addition to ayni, there are other forms of reciprocity in Andean culture, such as faena and mita. Faena are public work days, and mita means "turn" and refers to taking turns serving others."
You’ll love Julie’s Substack Stephanie. And thank you for leading the way in what I have a sense may become a resource and collaboration of writers who are reclaiming the Divine Feminine through their writing and stories. I love the idea of each of our Substacks being a thread in the weaving of this tapestry which will help to heal our relationship with our beautiful Mother Earth❤️🙏🏼🕊
What a fabulous offering, Camilla! The creatrix is a lovely, empowering archetype. Can’t wait to read the interview. 🥰
Thanks for the inspiration Julie!❤️🙏🏼🕊
Ohhhh how exciting an interview series! I look forward to the first interview — and the many that follow. Also, as always I enjoyed the insights you offered in this piece on reciprocity :)
Thanks Michael!❤️🙏🕊️
Camilla,
I'm new to your Substack, but I'm not new to Stephanie Raffelock. She is incredible, and I'm looking forward to reading your interview with her. In fact, because of her, I've self-identified as a Creatrix.
I agree that there's a relationship between reader and writer, viewer and artist, etc. In my art, I feel I develop a relationship between the viewers of my art and me. And it's a wonderful relationship, something I'm very grateful for.
Thanks for being here Beth, and thank you for commenting♥️🙏🕊️
Reciprocity: such a braided word, full of triple meanings.
Thanks for being here and responding Jill. If you'd like to write more, I'm curious to hear more✨🌟💖🙏🕊️
Thank you for some great recommendations!
You're welcome Martha, and thank you for reading and responding✨🌟💖🙏🕊️
I just found you TODAY. Hooray. This substack will be a great! I turn 77 next week. You are my birthday gift to me. I also asked my daughter for a journal in which I could write perfect sentences. I love the idea of braiding together the wise words of others just one sentence at a time.
Thank you! Looking forward to being substack friends.
Hi Christine, welcome and Happy Birthday for next week!❤️🙏🕊️
How absolutely inspired. I also follow Julie — I can’t remember, do you know the word AYNI? It’s a Quechua word for reciprocity. It literally means, “today me, tomorrow you.”
Hi Bridget, thanks for being here. And I have not heard of the word AYNI, but isn't it amazing how all these indigenous cultures recognized the importance of reciprocity, and white colonials came in and imposed their own ways, which have perhaps led us to the mess our planet is now in with climate change. Perhaps a remembering and re-claiming of this kind of indigenous wisdom may help to heal our relationship with Mother Earth❤️🙏🕊️
p.s. I just Googled the word AYNI and I LOVE this: "Ayni relationships can be formed with individuals, families, or communities. The goal is to accomplish more than any one group could do alone."
YES! Our planet desperately needs us to re-claim this kind of indigenous wisdom!
p.p.s. I love this too: "The law of ayni states that everything in the world is connected. It is the only commandment that governs daily life in many Andean communities.
In addition to ayni, there are other forms of reciprocity in Andean culture, such as faena and mita. Faena are public work days, and mita means "turn" and refers to taking turns serving others."
Beautiful!
Bridget, thanks for that word. Any idea how to pronounce it?
Delighted to be a part of your journey and to be your first interview. And THANKS for turning me onto Julie Gabrielli. ~Stephanie
You’ll love Julie’s Substack Stephanie. And thank you for leading the way in what I have a sense may become a resource and collaboration of writers who are reclaiming the Divine Feminine through their writing and stories. I love the idea of each of our Substacks being a thread in the weaving of this tapestry which will help to heal our relationship with our beautiful Mother Earth❤️🙏🏼🕊