At 62 years old, I find myself standing in the eye of a storm I never quite anticipated—one where men and women appear to be further apart than I’ve ever recalled in my lifetime.
I so appreciate your honesty and willingness to be vulnerable as we enter this new era and paradigm shift. It's as if the pendulum swings too far in either direction, and finding the middle way, one of integration, is our current work.
My partner have come along way together, recognizing and accepting our differences, instead of trying to change them. Often, I would hear you don't listen to me. I really like what you suggested:
💥 Men, please listen to women—not just their words, but their silence.
Women are tired. They’re wary. They’re trying to lead in a world that taught them to fear being seen. Don’t fix them. Don’t analyze them. Just see them. Honor the yin.
This is one of the most powerful and truthful pieces, I've read in a long time and so important for this era. Diamond-Micheal and I had a conversation about the reckoning of man and the cycles of patriarchy (out of balance energy) showing up in our systems, our relationships and within ourselves. ourselves. The masculine/yang within ourselves whether man or woman. Old patterns are breaking and many times leave rubble to and wreckage to be weeded through and cleaned up as old towers fall.
I have such compassion for men right now and I'm also a woman who's been deeply hurt by the old systems and energies that pillaged and took for too long. May we come back together in balance and rightness. Thank you for writing this piece!
Megan you speak to some of what surfaced for me :: our connection to the masculine/feminine within ourselves — first!
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I recently listened to a podcast episode with John Wineland where me speaks to this very topic. It was an episode that resonated deeply. Happy to share if you are interested. You too Diamond — I imagine you might appreciate what John is up to.
I think we’ve all been hurt by the old patriarchal system, one of inequality that has outlived its roots. But where do we go from here? How do we learn to let go of old programming and stop trying to be someone to please another, rather than to be our authentic selves?
I LOVE this! It is so appropriately true for our time and for all time. In my old age I am no longer in the game but I grieve for lost opportunity to develop that "conscious connection" in finding a man who is not terrified by "authentic presence". Thank you, DM. You are a real jewel!
This ia beautifully balanced piece (pun intended). The other bit of advice, from someone only slightly younger, and echoing Jesse (and John) and your first point, is to not worry about, judge, nor police other people.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
And when the broken-hearted people living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be
For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be
Sounds good, Diamond-Michael. Easier said than done, but worth the effort.
It seems to me that all of us need to embrace our humanity, communicate authentically and stop objectifying members of the opposite sex.
I so appreciate your honesty and willingness to be vulnerable as we enter this new era and paradigm shift. It's as if the pendulum swings too far in either direction, and finding the middle way, one of integration, is our current work.
A lovely reminder Paulette - the intention to find the middle way // the pay of integration. Agreed ✨
Thank you, Heather.
My partner have come along way together, recognizing and accepting our differences, instead of trying to change them. Often, I would hear you don't listen to me. I really like what you suggested:
💥 Men, please listen to women—not just their words, but their silence.
Women are tired. They’re wary. They’re trying to lead in a world that taught them to fear being seen. Don’t fix them. Don’t analyze them. Just see them. Honor the yin.
I know that silence is not always golden. :-)
Thank you for sharing!
Yes 🙌 I have discovered that the silence is the key.
This is one of the most powerful and truthful pieces, I've read in a long time and so important for this era. Diamond-Micheal and I had a conversation about the reckoning of man and the cycles of patriarchy (out of balance energy) showing up in our systems, our relationships and within ourselves. ourselves. The masculine/yang within ourselves whether man or woman. Old patterns are breaking and many times leave rubble to and wreckage to be weeded through and cleaned up as old towers fall.
I have such compassion for men right now and I'm also a woman who's been deeply hurt by the old systems and energies that pillaged and took for too long. May we come back together in balance and rightness. Thank you for writing this piece!
Megan, our recent conversation was the inspiration behind this piece. For that, I am eternally grateful. 🙏
Megan you speak to some of what surfaced for me :: our connection to the masculine/feminine within ourselves — first!
.
I recently listened to a podcast episode with John Wineland where me speaks to this very topic. It was an episode that resonated deeply. Happy to share if you are interested. You too Diamond — I imagine you might appreciate what John is up to.
I am highly interested in what hearing John’s perspective Heather. So please send it along. 🙏
I think we’ve all been hurt by the old patriarchal system, one of inequality that has outlived its roots. But where do we go from here? How do we learn to let go of old programming and stop trying to be someone to please another, rather than to be our authentic selves?
Great questions. To be continued….
I LOVE this! It is so appropriately true for our time and for all time. In my old age I am no longer in the game but I grieve for lost opportunity to develop that "conscious connection" in finding a man who is not terrified by "authentic presence". Thank you, DM. You are a real jewel!
This ia beautifully balanced piece (pun intended). The other bit of advice, from someone only slightly younger, and echoing Jesse (and John) and your first point, is to not worry about, judge, nor police other people.