Field Notes from Afia: January Edition
Hi my favorite peeps!
Thank you for being here. In January, we have an opportunity to begin again. This month's video touches on Choctaw traditions and how they inform our sovereignty and self-agency. Please join me:
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Fan Guide Notes:
In this month's Peeps Fan Guide Video, I talk about:
This month’s Fan Guide draws from Choctaw teachings, where January is known as Wild Cat Month. This time of year is associated with boundaries and sovereignty.
Wild Cat energy reminds us that boundaries don’t require force or explanation; they come from knowing your territory and honoring your limits. You can learn your boundaries by cultivating your discernment and listening to your body’s cues.
Sovereignty is the ability to choose where you engage, how you respond, and what you allow, rather than acting from habit or pressure.
This month invites reflection on where clearer “yeses” or “noes” are needed, whether that is in relationships, work, time, or energy.
If you’re sitting with a question and want a place to bring it to me, I’d love to hear from you! You can submit your questions and comments here. I’ll respond to your questions and comments inside the Curious Peeps Community HubFacebook page.
This Month's Rose Compass Practice
This part of the Fan Guide, Rose Compass, explores our ethics, boundaries, behaviors, and intentions. The Rose Compass is meant to guide our integrity. I named it the Rose Compass because it evolves and blossoms as we evolve and blossom.
Reflection:
This month, I want to slow us down and bring curiosity to an emotion we often rush past or judge: Anger. When we are aware of this emotion, we have an opportunity to create greater peace and truth in our lives. It is information about us. When we listen carefully, anger shows us exactly where our sovereignty, our sense of freedom and safety, is asking to be reclaimed.
When I ask, “What makes me angry?” notice what immediately pops into mind. Before you soften it, explain it away, or judge it, take a moment to name one recent experience of anger or irritation. Write it down plainly, without justification, storytelling, blame, or shame.
I was angry when ________.
Then ask yourself: What boundary of mine was crossed, ignored, or never spoken? Write it down.
My boundary that was crossed was ____________.
Opportunity:
This month, focus on fortifying your boundary that you identified above. Choose an action you will take to strengthen your self-agency and your sovereignty.
Anger often shows you where you want to say no. It is an opportunity to pause and consider what you need to feel safe. Sovereignty lives here.
The boundary and action you take creates your safety. Self-agency lives here.