Becoming the People Podcast with Prentis Hemphill S2 Ep6: Seeds, Grief, and Memory with Rowen White
May 24, 2021
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Disconnection and Insanity
- Cultural insanity stems from our collective inability to grieve our disconnection from place and ancestry.
- This "diaspora of disconnection" affects everyone, regardless of background.
Seeds of Grief and Discovery
- Rowen White shares her experience of discovering a box of diverse tomato seeds, sparking both joy and grief.
- This grief stemmed from the realization that she didn't know the seeds and foods of her Mohawk ancestors.
Intimate Immensities of Seeds
- Seeds hold "intimate immensities," carrying memories of coevolution between plants, humans, and the land.
- They contain the same life force that animates all living things, connecting us to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world.