patriarchy is built on the delusion of power and dominance.
but in reality, we live in an interdependent world.
we are wired for connection—it is our lifeblood.
Discussion
under patriarchy
you can either be connected and accommodating—quote-unquote "feminine"
or you can be powerful, assertive, and competent—quote-unquote "masculine"
but you can't be both at the same time because,
under patriarchy, power is power over, not power with.
when you step into power, you lose connection
and this is all over our society right now
i was weak, now i'm strong.
( that's OLD world )
i call it individual empowerment.
we're a team.
let me tell you what i need. what do you need?
let's work together to make this happen.
( that's NEW world )
( not just for us, but for the whole culture )
i call it standing up for yourself with love.
loving power - soft power
so many of us, when we move into assertion, lose our softness, our love.
you can’t connect
if you connect with the feminine yes = power with
relational power
what do you need?