Lots of things resonated, but this phrase mainly- “authority didn’t automatically mean wisdom”
My mom gave me many gifts which I’m grateful for. The freedom to question everything around me was a big one.
My first boss and eventual mentor asked me one day “you must have given your mom a run for her money; can’t you do ANYTHING I ask because I said so?” He said it in a lighthearted manner but with some sincerity.
My mom taught me leadership isn’t top down authority. It’s not all knowing. It’s guidance, trust. It’s accountability but with self awareness and compassion. The right emotion for the right moment.. I strive for this in all aspects of my life and relationships.
I never considered it in all the ways you described… circular in nature. Facilitating, allowing for or clearing space for the people in our worlds. Love this and will continue to consider it more. Thank you.
Wow, the way your mom instilled such a powerful understanding of leadership. What a gift. Truly.
I love how you named leadership as guidance, trust, and accountability with self-awareness and compassion. That feels so aligned with what I’m exploring too. How presence and relational awareness create the conditions for true leadership to emerge.
I’m grateful this piece sparked something for you, and appreciate you sharing your thoughts.
Thank you for sharing this, it really resonates with me around the shift I see happening at this time. From Patriarchal/Left Brain (hierarchy) to Rematriation/Right brain (circular) ways, even though the patriarchy is kicking and screaming to hold hierarchical power. I’m Native American, so I relate to your perspective. I’ll be restacking and subscribing 😊
Hi Raquel, it gives me hope to hear that others are seeing a shift towards more circular ways, even as the old systems resist change. I’m glad that the piece resonated. Good to be in community with you here.
Thank you very much, dear friend, for sharing such an exquisite, sensitive and uplifting experience. The martial system is difficult to deal with, I admit, a hierarchical superior is not always as capable as his subordinate. That's where the danger lies if you are going to "clash head-on"... Your text says a lot about the Military environment that is part of everyday life.
I can sense a lived experience behind what you wrote. "That’s where the danger lies if you are going to "clash head-on" - there is a real risk in challenging hierarchical authority directly, especially in systems like the military. Your words reminded me that while circle culture invites a different way of being, navigating these structures with discernment is just as important. I’m grateful for your presence and insight.
The truth is that those who are in hierarchical command do not admit to seeing a subordinate better than him, knowing more than him, and much less being challenged. Obviously, this superior will want to see this subordinate far away from him. He is usually fired or transferred to another work unit. I've lived it and I know how it works. The text is Universal, present and current.
This is a fascinating read, I appreciate how clearly you articulate your values. As an introvert, ‘intelligence didn’t just live in the mind. It also lived in the body, in the emotions, in our relationships with each other’ resonated with me. I think that’s why I’ve sought out circle culture, for its relational approach and how presence (including our emotional being) rather than voice forms the group.
There’s something so powerful about intentionally choosing circle culture, especially as introverts or sensitive beings. I’m grateful this resonated with you.
That story with your teacher shook me to my core!!! What a read. This was an incredibly insightful piece of writing and I'm grateful to you for all of the wisdom you impart. Interesting that such a terrible teacher began your journey toward clearer thinking. I love you writing so much.
I didn't write poetry again for a very long time. That experience deflated my spirit. It's incredible how these kinds of experiences can stay with us. And yes, how they can bring us closer to clarity! Thank you, Stephanie.
Loved this perspective- this was a great read!
Lots of things resonated, but this phrase mainly- “authority didn’t automatically mean wisdom”
My mom gave me many gifts which I’m grateful for. The freedom to question everything around me was a big one.
My first boss and eventual mentor asked me one day “you must have given your mom a run for her money; can’t you do ANYTHING I ask because I said so?” He said it in a lighthearted manner but with some sincerity.
My mom taught me leadership isn’t top down authority. It’s not all knowing. It’s guidance, trust. It’s accountability but with self awareness and compassion. The right emotion for the right moment.. I strive for this in all aspects of my life and relationships.
I never considered it in all the ways you described… circular in nature. Facilitating, allowing for or clearing space for the people in our worlds. Love this and will continue to consider it more. Thank you.
Wow, the way your mom instilled such a powerful understanding of leadership. What a gift. Truly.
I love how you named leadership as guidance, trust, and accountability with self-awareness and compassion. That feels so aligned with what I’m exploring too. How presence and relational awareness create the conditions for true leadership to emerge.
I’m grateful this piece sparked something for you, and appreciate you sharing your thoughts.
Thank you for sharing this, it really resonates with me around the shift I see happening at this time. From Patriarchal/Left Brain (hierarchy) to Rematriation/Right brain (circular) ways, even though the patriarchy is kicking and screaming to hold hierarchical power. I’m Native American, so I relate to your perspective. I’ll be restacking and subscribing 😊
Hi Raquel, it gives me hope to hear that others are seeing a shift towards more circular ways, even as the old systems resist change. I’m glad that the piece resonated. Good to be in community with you here.
Thank you very much, dear friend, for sharing such an exquisite, sensitive and uplifting experience. The martial system is difficult to deal with, I admit, a hierarchical superior is not always as capable as his subordinate. That's where the danger lies if you are going to "clash head-on"... Your text says a lot about the Military environment that is part of everyday life.
I can sense a lived experience behind what you wrote. "That’s where the danger lies if you are going to "clash head-on" - there is a real risk in challenging hierarchical authority directly, especially in systems like the military. Your words reminded me that while circle culture invites a different way of being, navigating these structures with discernment is just as important. I’m grateful for your presence and insight.
The truth is that those who are in hierarchical command do not admit to seeing a subordinate better than him, knowing more than him, and much less being challenged. Obviously, this superior will want to see this subordinate far away from him. He is usually fired or transferred to another work unit. I've lived it and I know how it works. The text is Universal, present and current.
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A universal way of being in this working world.
This is a fascinating read, I appreciate how clearly you articulate your values. As an introvert, ‘intelligence didn’t just live in the mind. It also lived in the body, in the emotions, in our relationships with each other’ resonated with me. I think that’s why I’ve sought out circle culture, for its relational approach and how presence (including our emotional being) rather than voice forms the group.
There’s something so powerful about intentionally choosing circle culture, especially as introverts or sensitive beings. I’m grateful this resonated with you.
That story with your teacher shook me to my core!!! What a read. This was an incredibly insightful piece of writing and I'm grateful to you for all of the wisdom you impart. Interesting that such a terrible teacher began your journey toward clearer thinking. I love you writing so much.
I didn't write poetry again for a very long time. That experience deflated my spirit. It's incredible how these kinds of experiences can stay with us. And yes, how they can bring us closer to clarity! Thank you, Stephanie.