The task and art of envisioning a better future –
One with reciprocity and care as the goal –
Is critical.
So what would it look like?
Primarily, it centers the feminine energy.
Not necessary the female, per se
But the vibes of exchange, community, wisdom,
Learning from the past to guide and enable the
Birth of the future
Calling forth
Focusing on growing, compassion, and kindness
Drawing on the masculine energy when needed for survival but only to a point.
Putting competition aside for cooperation,
Avoiding hierarchy and choosing equity.
Power dynamics shift.
No more vying for Kingdom Hood, dominance, control
Over one another as people
Or over the rest of nature.
We spend time listening, considering, drawing insights.
Decisiveness and quickness are seen as reckless, instead of “strong leadership qualities”,
Especially when there is no real urgency.
We still respect the masculine, and all other forms of wisdom and heritage
And leverage each for a good life.
We uphold respect, diversity, and candor.
Everyone is empowered, not oppressed.
There is hope for continual improvement of the things that matter made real by example.
We don’t seek or hoard unnecessarily for what we don’t need, centering instead our values.
This vision is achievable, and has been present a million times before.
It is to be co-created and maintained through ensuring the rights of all, including alignment of incentives to ensure well being for infinite generations.
This is the way.
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Dr. Rachel Golden Kroner is an interdisciplinary conservation scientist and practitioner. Her career path is inspired by a deep appreciation and concern for the (human and non-human) natural world – and belief in the moral and societal imperatives for action to address the biodiversity, climate, and inequality crises. She draws from and integrates diverse approaches in the natural and social sciences to better understand complex problems and applies insights to conservation policy and practice.
