Dharma and the Flight of Feminine Wisdom
Some of you have heard me share a Cherokee Prophecy that likens the story of humanity to that of a bird – the “Bird of Humanity.” For too long, this majestic bird has soared on the strength of its male wing alone, leaving its female counterpart constrained, underutilized and unable to fully unfurl. This imbalance has led to a world where aggression, competition and dominance have often overshadowed qualities such as love, intuition and collaboration.
Historically, human society has celebrated the masculine aspects of achievement and conquest, inadvertently suppressing the divine feminine that resides within us all, regardless of gender. This feminine energy, which embodies nurturing, compassion, and connection, has been marginalized, even though it is crucial for our collective wellbeing and, in fact, the survival of our planet.
As I have been learning from this prophecy and my spiritual mentors like Lynne Twist, the 21st century, of which we are now 24 years into, heralds a pivotal shift – a renaissance of the feminine wing, which promises a rebalancing of feminine and masculine energies. This era, often termed the Sophia Century, from the Greek word for sacred feminine wisdom, posits that as women and men alike embrace and express the divine feminine, humanity will experience a profound transformation. The Sophia Century implies not just the rise of women into roles of leadership and visibility but a fundamental shift in societal values towards those that honor the earth, relationships, and the interconnectedness of all life. As Lynne puts it, the “power of love will replace the love of power, and the world will flourish.”
At the heart of this transformation is the journey of self-discovery and purpose that every individual, especially women, are called upon to undertake. This journey is not a luxury but a necessity for the healing and upliftment of our world. Women, by virtue of our inherent connection to the divine feminine, have a unique role to play in these transformative times. Yet, this is not a journey for us to walk alone. It’s a collective awakening to the power of feminine energy that resides in everyone!
It's important to remember that discovering and living one’s purpose transcends personal fulfillment. It's about harnessing one’s unique gifts in service to the greater good. Every woman has within her a wellspring of talents, strengths, and passions that, when unleashed, can contribute to a more compassionate, balanced, and harmonious world. And I whole-heartedly believe that it’s through the pursuit of passions, the courage to step out of comfort zones, and the dedication to serving others that true transformation is realized.
As we stand at this crossroads, the call to action is very clear: Now is a crucial time for each individual to embark on a journey of introspection, to reconnect with their innermost desires and values, and to courageously pursue their unique path of purpose.
By doing so, not only do we heal and empower ourselves, but we also become beacons of change, inspiring and catalyzing positive transformations in our communities and beyond.
The journey towards a more just and unified world begins with the flight of feminine wisdom, offering a blueprint for a world where harmony, wisdom and compassion are the guiding principles. Ultimately, this will balance power equally between the masculine and feminine wings and the Bird of Humanity will be free to fly forward at last. And as each of us taps into our divine feminine, embracing our strengths and living our dharma fully, we contribute to the emergence of a new paradigm that author Charles Eisenstein calls “a more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.”