Every woman has a wolf in her, what do you think when you read this prayer?
The publication of Clarissa Pinkola’s book “Women Running with Wolves” seems to have marked the beginning of a new archetype for women: that of the wolf. The book was a real success, to the point that it already has translations in 18 languages and several editions and reprints. The interesting thing about this text is that it presents a magical and stimulating way of understanding feminism.
- The basic principle of this work is that every woman has a wolf inside her.
- A wild spirit that harbors a vital and powerful energy.
- Which makes spontaneity her natural way of being.
- This female is also fierce.
- Knows how to protect he he hemselves from predators and overcomes a lack of experience or ingenuity.
- The wolf has the strength and can do it.
- Even if he seems to sleep for a while.
The lobe has been a stigmatized and often neglected animal, its wild side is not pure ferocity, it knows how to be the matriarch of its herd, it knows how to guide its own, it is able to become leader of others, without fear. and without complexes, learn from experiences and know how to take care of yourself.
While modern women have achieved immense achievements and positioned themselves in many places of power, they are far from their essence of wild wolf, which does not conform to the mandates of others, as is the case with modern women in the face of advertising. doesn’t let others tell you which way to go. The wolf is creative, passionate, instinctive and wise.
Being a woman is a privilege. However, the dominant sexist culture has made it a minor fact, often judged by women themselves. Civilization itself was born around women. At first, the only blood bond that was fully established was this. Human collectives rallied around mothers because little was known. on fatherhood Human societies began with women at the center.
At the beginning of humanity, “The Wolf? He really kept his place. Today, however, the female is devalued. Many women try to find their autonomy in how to imitate men. A wild wolf is not a male: he is a determined savage and woman, who appreciates how feminine he is.
In particular, a wolf does not accept the dominion of others over his body. Dance alone or accompanied. She is cheerful and connected to her instincts and desires, she does not allow anyone to tell her how much she should weigh, when she must have children or how she should act for others to applaud her.
Culture imposes prototypes like the good wife and the “bad woman. “The first is respectable, a true paradigm of virtues in the opinion of many. The bad woman, on the other hand, puts stability at risk because it offers progress. That’s why, in many of these societies, women are called or foxes. and also wolves, are they the ones who give?They scandalize, interestingly, the word?comes from “buzda”, which means “wisdom”.
Rome, which was the capital of the world, was founded by Rómulo and Remo, two abandoned children who had survived because a wolf breastfed them. In classical Rome, prostitutes were not women who offered their sexual favors for 15 minutes for the best proposal. .
They were usually trained in politics, astrology, mathematics and more. They offered not only sex, but complete company. They were good talkers. The concept resembled that of “geishas”. She may look like a wolf, a prostitute, but she’s not.
The wolf does not demand, but offers. She doesn’t ask, but she does. Still, it’s not tamed. If you act like this, it’s because you feel empowered, not because you’re addicted, she knows she can leave any day without even having decided her fate before she even leaves, she knows she belongs and who she can turn herself in to. He’s not afraid to turn himself in to someone else because he’s free, he’s not afraid to suffer because he knows he’s strong.
The lobe is a great friend, faithful and protective. It is also very spiritual: it orients your life in universal values and not in end-of-month goals. He loves art because it’s the best way to express himself freely. herself without falling into narcissism or selfishness. Better yet, this wild wolf is in every woman. What we need is to simply develop the courage and awaken it.
Images courtesy of Lucy Campbell