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Thanks for the live replay! I have no problems with Riverside and with the help of my translator things are working well for me. Definitely childhood experiences mark our lives, in my case I had a nice childhood but being the middle child, I had to work hard to build up my self esteem. I feel that helped me and made me an independent person.

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Good morning Graham!! 🌞🌻

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Graham, both parts of this Live really resonated with me. I thought you handled the sharing and questions on child experiences very well ... with compassion and understanding.

I was very blessed to have been raised in a loving safe family environment. I do remember a few years of feeling inferior to my 2 older sisters as they both are intellectually and academically at a genius level. I felt dumb because I didn't get straight A's like they did. But when music came into my life I realized it was about having different gifts ... they couldn't carry a tune in a bucket as the saying goes. Pursuing my love of music really helped my self esteem.

I also really appreciated you sharing your hunting experience. I loved learning how to target shoot with my beautiful Browning 22 leaver action rifle but never wanted to hunt. However, I have several friends and family who love to hunt for meat. They are wired for the hunt and for all that goes with getting that to food on the table. It's a particularly strong instinct for several of Chris' Cree Métis family. I did love to fish in my younger years and loved the experience of preparing, cooking and eating my catch. Catch and release is of no interest.

I recognize that many people think hunting is barbaric... but like most things in life, if one judges others by our own feelings, opinions and judgments, we often become hypocritical.

Great conversation Graham. Thanks.

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Graham, does the logo on your hoodie refer to the mythological warrior character? 1. The journal prompt took time to process. I had a great childhood. But with deeper thought, I realized that growing up on a cattle ranch, we were somewhat isolated. Very small school, my sisters were quite a bit older. What I missed was having lots of friends and playmates. My horse was my best friend. To this day I think it contributes to my feeling overwhelmed in large group settings. Thanks to Paola for helping with that realization. 2. Re: hunting. My family raised grass fed beef cattle. My dad killed a steer every year for our own consumption, but it was always hard for him and he never embraced hunting wild animals. I'm not against hunting for provision purposes but hate the trophy hunter thing. Thanks for sharing your experience. Can't wait for the podcast!

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Being the oldest of 10 children didn't feel the love. I was told I was the 2nd mother to my siblings. Often times I felt that no one loved me. Only being acknowledged for how I could help.

When I moved 600 miles away, because I felt strangled. I moved forward when I moved a distance away, and I excelled to realize I was more than a second mother. No one rules my life today.

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Missed another live chat... Thanks for the replay!

I also had trouble participating on my phone. The 'Allow Paste' box didn't appear for me either. Luckily I was able to join from my laptop this time, but that isn't always possible. I really enjoyed this podcast and the after party. Paola is such a warm and inspiring person! She has awakened my interest in kinesiology and I am going to take a course in the spring of next year.

My answer to the journal prompt: I have always felt that I could not live up to the high expectations of my parents, which has haunted me all my life as 'I am not good enough'. It was my biggest dream to hear from my parents that I had done something good. Now I say that to myself a lot. I believe now in myself because of Lynette and your amazing podcasts and poetry. Every morning I look in the mirror and say: "You're a wonderful woman, Bie. I love you.

I am really looking forward to the wilderness podcast. As a vegetarian, I prefer to eat berries and roots, but if my life depended on it, I might eat an hunted animal. But I'm not sure that I'm able to kill ...

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I am looking forward to the wilderness podcast. Reflecting on the order of nature and the circle of life. Experiencing the wonders and beauty of the outdoors. Leaving behind the noise and clutter of the norm. Sounds fascinating. Thank you Graham for the preview.

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I never seem to catch your impromptu podcasts live. However did enjoy the replay. When it comes to hunting if you are hungry or need to hunt, the Inuit, I see the necessity of the endeavour. To chase and randomly kill animals is not my idea of sport. I did like your explanation of the impact it had on you and your thoughts surrounding the "kill". I lived on a farm as a child and we slaughtered animals for food. I always was bothered by the process, be it beef, pigs, chickens or turkeys. It was hard to look into their eyes, to befriend them and know their destiny. As the eldest girl of 5, in a family of 7, I felt the weight of my mother's need for help constantly on my shoulders. I was fortunate that I excelled at school and sports which was very gratifying for me. Life went by and now in my waning years I find myself in a similar situation with an Autistic son and family members who once again need my assistance. I find it necessary to balance all of this and keep my sanity on many levels. My spiritualism has aided me immensely and guided me on this path. Many topics that you, Graham, have discussed have also been of great value to me in my journey and for that I thank you. Blessings to you always.

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Graham Hello... Thank you for the replay of the live, when I got back it was already at the end. May your day be full of achievements and accomplishments... A hug

India💙🇧🇷

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Thanks for the replay Graham. Couldn't stay up any longer as past 1 am. Managed to get on this time on my desktop.

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Encantador💗

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Maravilhoso vc é @Graham Wardle 💞

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Both parts of what you shared in this live really spoke to me. Thank you for circling back to the journal prompt from the recent after party. They are such simple, yet powerful questions on which I intend to spend more time reflecting.

I admire and appreciate your inspiration to be connected at the source to the things you consume. We grow a lot of food on our property, and the way that it nourishes me and my family feels so different from that bought from a supermarket. Beyond just the nourishment, there is an aspect of responsibility and integrity in this conversation which deeply resonates with me. In the consumption-driven world in which we live, it can be hard to make decisions with the source of things in mind… the children or elderly people in sweat shops making cheap clothes possible, or the inhumane slaughter houses. But I believe it is with each of those hard, intentional choices that we start to return our world to one of integrity and care. Thank you for putting this topic front and center for me and inspiring me to reevaluate some of my choices as well. 💛

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I LOVE YOU GRAHAM FOR EVER I M SO IN LOVE WITH YOU FOR EVER YOU ARE IN MY HEART FOF EVER LOVE YOU FOR EVER PATTI

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Good morning just want to say hi thank you give me will stand up for my self.thank you

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