in Scandinavia, kinship is more than family ties—it’s a way of being. It lives in the rituals we inherit, the animals we honor, and the landscapes we belong to. Inspired by Carina Lyall’s Earth Medicine Mentorship, I explore how kinship shows up in Nordic traditions, from candlelight in the dark season to the quiet wisdom of the raven. This post is a reflection on remembering our place in the web of life, and how small acts of reverence can lead to deep transformation.
