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Authority and submission – not always the dirty little words you think they are

LEAN IN TO JOY with BONEWEAVER

The quote below reminds me of initiation and the joyful giving up of authority in order to be transformed. It reminds me of why we submit, sometimes, for our own greater good. It reminds me of why I did such on this anniversary of my two initiations, each one done at Beltane. It reminds me of how the action of submission to authority allowed the passing of the currents. It reminds me how in so doing  I could become comfortable with my own authority. These energies so vital to my Joy, these energies that run through me weaving threads of connection and connectedness inward and outward, that bind in Love. These would not have been possible without a new understanding of submission and authority. I am so very grateful.


From a Diana’s Grove person:

“A safe group, a healthy group, has a leader. Here’s why: if it doesn’t, then no one…

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One comment on “Authority and submission – not always the dirty little words you think they are

  1. Yup. Submission is often misunderstood. It can be a powerful choice.

    And: there is a difference between power and authority. I think everyone has personal power that cannot be taken away – it can be given away, but not taken away. Authority is different. Authority is earned.

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