Thank you for sharing your thoughts on #patriarchy and how it does not equal all men. I believe dismantling this power structure starts with an awareness of what it really means to live in a patriarchy and who it is effecting. It does effect all of us !

Last year I spent 3 months living on women owned land. A place located in New Mexico that boasts 1000 acres of undeveloped wilderness. A safe place for women (lesbian, queer and straight) to come and experience life and homesteading with out the rule of hierarchy and patriarchal control. This was the closest lifestyle that I have experienced that reflects my natural rhythm, cycles and creative flow. Every woman was welcomed to contribute in her own way and the biggest lesson I learned was:

There are as many ways to complete a task as there are women.

I would adapt this statement to include all humans. (There are as many ways to complete a task as there are humans.)

I often wonder, what would it be like if we all had permission to live within our own flow? To respect each other in our own radical self expression. How can we continue to share our gifts while dismantling limiting beliefs that the patriarchy has spoon feed us from birth.

Also, I am not claiming that we need to separate genders as I identify as gender queer. I am interested in this conversation because I dream of living and contributing in a world where we can all be seen as equal, where all of our basic needs are met. Where we all become accountable and responsible for our actions and how we impact life on this planet that we all share. Thanks again @mountainjewel ✌️