In the coastal villages of the Pacific Northwest, stories live as long as the sea itself.

Among them is the legend of Puffin Rock, a tale of love, loss, and transformation that speaks to the deep spiritual beliefs of Indigenous coastal communities.

Today, we dive into:

• The origins of Puffin Rock and how it came to be passed down over generations
• The symbolic role of the canoe as both a tool of survival and a vessel of spiritual connection
• Grandfather’s role as a silent guide and the moral questions raised by his choices
• The transformation of the children into puffins, and what puffins represent in coastal worldviews
• Themes of reincarnation, nature’s agency, and the belief that “there is no death, only change”

Through these questions, we uncover what this story teaches about responsibility, respect for nature, and our relationship with the unseen world. And why its message is just as powerful today.

Tune in to “Exploring: Puffin Rock” for a conversation that blends storytelling, cultural history, and a timeless reminder that the natural world is full of wisdom, if we’re willing to listen.

For fans of: coastal folklore, Indigenous storytelling, Pacific Northwest myths, puffin symbolism, oral tradition, ancestral wisdom, myth interpretation, cultural heritage.

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