Dear Ones,
The Moon is Full, reflecting the light of the Sun, illuminating the night.
In this talk, we continue to explore the question: How do people who stand for love obtain & wield power?
Let’s sit together. ♥️
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In Love,
Chris
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Chris – I am an elder who has been working in service of the Sacred Feminine for a long time now – first as a founder of Gather the Women and since 2009 with Women of Spirit and Faith. I have fallen in love with you and your work. This question you are sitting with for this tumultuous year of 2020 is THE perfect question. Your voice and wisdom is clear and strong. I’d love to connect and learn more about how I can support your leadership and how our hives can dance with each other
Dear Kathe,
Thank you so much for your kind reflections and also for the beautiful work you are doing and have been doing.
Please feel free to email us anytime!
Much love to you,
Chris
C,
I am not sure if those who stand for love will ever obtain or even want power in the traditional sense.
I think that for someone like this, every movement is done with a responsibility to every living person and this act alone dissolves the selfishness of that desire as he/she becomes more of a collective vessel for who needs help where.
The great kings and queens knew this but they were born (forced) into power.
But, to desire it is an entirely different matter…
The enlightened being knows that because he lives his life for love that is power enough alone. In many cases, he can do more outside institutions than in them. In this age, sometimes, I feel it is far better to transform individuals who will then transform their communities than be a figurehead for anything.
But, if such a man or woman exists and merits such leadership, I hope that he/she will earn the favor of the people first and be asked to lead and then be in such a position to bear all of its privileges and sacrifices with honor.
xo
Carrie
Thank you for your thoughtful answer, Carrie, and taking the time to articulate it. ♥️
I hope to see the power of love wielded in and outside of our institutions. I tend to think power of love is inherently collaborative vs. the traditional, more singular, power over.
Much love.