Kindred

I am finally getting a blog going because I can see that I can truly make it a part of my own site soon. With plenty to express and communicate myself in other media I've decided to start this blog with subjects that I hope will spur dialogue and elicit feedback. I asked on Facebook and Twitter a few weeks ago:

Ran Mullins wonders what really makes a spirit kindred? Can that kindred quality be created?

This topic really interests me because I feel that authenticity is really at the core of this notion.
Does anyone who finds this want to share their thoughts with me on this subject?