Recently, my Facebook friend Dr. Sophia Trevenna sent me the first 40 pages of a new book. First, let me be clear: It was an outstanding and important read that has affected me on several levels.
She took her 350-page dissertation and added some deeply personal storytelling in a style that makes for compelling reading. It is simultaneously light and digestible, full of deep feelings, and thought-provoking substance.
I was first exposed to this idea of being the “century woman” at a Business Alliance for Local Living Economies conference (Balle renamed as Common Ground) in 2013 by my two friends on the main stage Judy Wicks and Jennifer Buffet. Ever since I have been exploring what that means to me and to the world.
One thing that is 100% clear with uniform consensus is that this is not a man bad woman good thing. It is we have been out of balance for way too long and now is our time to be balanced. This may feel to some folks as an abrupt change, yet to me it is a beautiful and encouraging sign of progress. Guys, this is an important and useful read for you too.
One of the biggest takeaways I got from my reading was that feminine and male energies within all of us are on a spectrum. And like my ideas of Coherence where all the parts of our brain, our heart, and gut are integrated into one flowing operating system. I believe this to be the next step in human evolution. Well, if we add in our ability to effectively operate from the feminine to male spectrum effortlessly flowing to that place that will be best for us and the people and planet around us. Wow is that skill worth pursuing? Lots of deep work is required. Learning to trust ourselves is a lifelong process.
Sophia’s book brings to the fore the substance and the wisdom to guide us on the path through this great transition we are in. As my previous posts have highlighted old thinking and ways of being will not get us there.
If you have read my post as a founding B Corp, I am a huge fan of that process, certification, and community. Sophia and I share a passion for social and environmental work that goes far deeper than greenwashing for profit.
I also loved her reference to our mother describing our relationship with our larger environment. My language might have referred to it as our collective consciousness, different words, yet very much a shared energy.
Another for me important thought is the idea that our teams and communities are living ecosystems. I had clarity on the idea already, yet the picture her words painted significantly elevated my thoughts and feelings on this vital topic.
In summary, stunning. Look for it soon at an independent bookseller whether retail or online. Sophia, thank you for your hard work and important contribution during this great transition.