I love this. I'll also say that the word we use for "thank you" in Anishinaabemowin, miigwech, actually means "enough." In the early days of trade with Europeans, we would say miigwech, enough, when we felt the value of what we were receiving was equivalent to what we were giving. European folks, who ended transactions with a thank you, assumed that's what it meant. And so that is what it has become. So yes, let us give thanks to lives lived with enough.
felt this in my bones!
This is really beautiful!
Thank you!
I love this. I'll also say that the word we use for "thank you" in Anishinaabemowin, miigwech, actually means "enough." In the early days of trade with Europeans, we would say miigwech, enough, when we felt the value of what we were receiving was equivalent to what we were giving. European folks, who ended transactions with a thank you, assumed that's what it meant. And so that is what it has become. So yes, let us give thanks to lives lived with enough.
I love this, Chris! Thank you so much for sharing that history. Giving thanks for enough, indeed.
Well said!!
Thank you! And thank you for reading! ❤️
love this & feel the same about my practice! & your office is drool worthy
to the small + the mighty! 🙌