What is power? Is it wise to want it? Do nice guys finish last? This article examines some of these questions.
It may seem like unrelated to the normal content of this blog but I think the aikido students out there will see parallels, as will those used to “following” in the dance world.
Personally, I differentiate between “power over” (domination) which I don’t want, and “power to” (freedom) which I’m very interested in.
The photo is from Bosnia in the 90’s.