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i was inspired by our hang today (especially @Rachel Williams ' exploration of the dark feminine) so i asked chat gpt about the relationship between confusion/chaos and the energy of the dark feminine. the word confusion comes from the latin "confundere" which literally means "to mix together" or "to pour together." chaos is often described as the primordial state from which all creation arises and the "external" state of not knowing; unpredictability, dissolution of the familiar. confusion might be viewed as the "internal" experience of chaos. the dark feminine as chaos is cyclical - death and rebirth. the liminal space of "mixing" and blurring the illusory rigidity of form - the masculine - especially as the masculine has been expressed through patriarchy (and all systems of domination). alright yall my thesis is over thanks for reading so much love <3 <3 so curious to hear folks thoughts if something comes up. personally, i'm here for this kali energy. From chatgpt: Dark feminine energy often embodies themes like mystery, transformation, and the unseen depths of the psyche. Here's how confusion might connect to it: 1. The Alchemy of the Unknown - Confusion, etymologically rooted in "mixing together," mirrors the transformative chaos associated with the dark feminine. In myths and archetypes, the dark feminine energy often thrives in the space of uncertainty, where old structures dissolve, and new truths are born. - Like the cauldron, a classic dark feminine symbol, confusion is a "container" where disparate elements mix, dissolve, and eventually transform into something new—mirroring processes of inner alchemy. 2. The Mysteries of the Psyche - Dark feminine energy is linked to the subconscious and the shadow, areas of life that are inherently murky and unclear. Confusion arises when the rational mind encounters these hidden depths. It's the invitation to explore what lies beneath the surface, much like diving into shadow work or embracing intuition. - The blending ("pouring together") in confusion reflects the dark feminine's tendency to blur boundaries between what is known and unknown, conscious and unconscious, light and shadow.

This nails it so clearly

Just sending some love out into the ether to each of you today! Wherever you are, whoever you are with, however you are spending the day and however you feel about that, I love you and you know what is fun? I was thinking about "why do I love you?" and I realized I don't have any other reason than "I just do." This is the first time I've ever experimented with being in connection with others without self-editing, without obligation or pressure or expectation, and I just love it, I thought I would but it is so nice to see that I really do! I was talking yesterday with the woman who is teaching me about websites, and marketing and merch and business stuff and she was talking about "incentivizing engagement" and I was so delighted to say that I'm not on that train, we are actually celebrating one another for showing up AND not showing up! I love it! So thank you for being on this journey with me, I love you! xo, z

Been loving this practice of hanging out with my past and future selves lately so wanted to share it with you all, had another "date" with them this morning and it was so nice! Does anyone else do something like this?