Exploring the Roots of Veganism: Tracing its Origins in Indigenous Cultures of the Americas, Africa, and the Indus Kush Valleys by K Butterfly Smith

Introduction As a lifestyle and dietary choice, veganism is often associated with modern-day ethical, environmental, and health concerns. However, the roots of veganism run much more profound, stretching back centuries to indigenous cultures across the Americas, Africa, and the Indus Kush Valley. In this blog, we embark on a fascinating journey through history to explore …

Mama-sista

NEW EPISODE ALERT LINK IN BIO Listen. Like. Share. Review. This episode I’m talking with my mentor and Mama-Sista, Dr. Lisa Green-Derry about her latest book #mostlysunnypartlydramaliinbetween Music by #CapricornOne Produced by: KGPLA Book can be purchased via Www.mostlysunnybook.me Community Book Center in New Orleans, 2523 Bayou Rd, New Orleans, LA 70119; 504-948-7323 @nola_brar @mostly_sunnyli …

the discomfort of dream-chasing

K Butterfly Smith (KGPLA, inc) talks about her personal experience with healing, radical self-love and chasing dreams. — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beingwithbutterfly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beingwithbutterfly/support

Rita, a short silent film

Celebrating the anniversary of its 10 year release, writer, director, producer and actress of Rita, k butterfly smith aka RaKael Ma’at re-releases this iconic short silence film recounting the serendipitous encounter of a woman and a man during Hurricane Rita. Features Henry Bradford, Director of Photography, Editor & Producer @henryb_at_sdigitalstudios #hurricanerita #Rita #shortfilm #silentfilm #silentmovie …

golden change 5:41am

Woke up the New Year’s Eve at 5:41am with so much gratitude and inspiration from the my spirit guides, the ancestors and my in-dwelling intelligence about turning 50. Change is a big theme, apparently. — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Altar work

Today my ancestors and spirit guides (the whole spiritual team) wanted me to clean them off today. I love them and they always take care of me even when I don’t trust. They love me anyway. All this time I thought I was mastering relationships with a partner. But i now realize that the most …

New Logo Alert

New #beingwithbutterfly logo #beingwithbutterfly podcast will be returning soon. Along with that new developments will be released as well. It’s been too long and I’m looking forward to healing, exchanging gifts and knowledge, growing and having some fun this season. Season 2 #beingwithbutterfly LOOKING BACK, MOVING FORWARD

WELCOME TO KGPLA

I’m so excited to finally, for real, launch this page. As you can see, I have posts that date back to 2018. So I’ve been wanting to do this for A WHILE NOW. However, my capricorn perfectionism kept getting in the way. This year or the start of the 2021, I’ll be turning 50 and …

Acknowledging FEAR

Fear, a low vibratory emotion, is the cause of suffering in our lives. You can conquer fear. Fear is one of the issues that Alice, the main character in Room No. 9 at the Chrysalis Inn, faces.