A return to feminine sacred philosophy

A cousin once asked me about my political stance. I was surprised by the question, mostly because I remembered that my dad was always very politically active. In fact, this is how he met my mom—by being politically active in the university. So, my answer? Whichever political stance takes care of the land.

By saying that, I felt a sudden fear—an imposter syndrome creeping in. I knew what I was saying was honest, but for a second, I wondered if I was lying to myself. This conversation happened many years ago, and now I realize that my stance is more profoundly rooted than I had understood at the time. As we witness the ongoing pillaging and cruelty of capitalism in the world, particularly against the People of the Global Majority, it becomes clear to anyone seeking true liberation that our common burden is the patriarchy.

I encourage you to pause for a moment and ask yourself: “What does the patriarchy mean to me?” It is important to define it for yourself, to consider the depth of its presence in your home, in your religious communities, and in your government. History, spanning over 5,000 years, tells the story of a collective of individuals that convinced themselves of a supremacy—one that placed masculinity above femininity.

While this may not be the space to discuss every aspect of what has transpired under this system, it is essential to focus on our need to reconnect with the divine feminine.

Our appreciation for Mother Earth, for Pachamama, is part of a long lineage of goddess philosophy. By connecting with both the spiritual and Earthly realms, we can find harmonization and healing within this land and among our people. We must tap into this form of goddess philosophy to understand: Where have our rituals gone? How have we strayed from recognizing the sacred communion with the feminine? How have we neglected our relationship with the sacred womb—the source of life itself?

Now, the call is to sincerely ask yourself: “What does the patriarchy mean to me?” This is the second step in this inquiry.

Ask yourself. Ask others. Let's engage in this reflection as a first step toward our collective liberation, beloved. By allowing ourselves to reconnect with everything that is feminine, we act for the sake of our families, our communities, and the world.