The Power of Love - how to connect, draw courage and be insubordinate to injustice
- Pregs Govender
- Aug 9, 2022
- 1 min read
South African Women’s Day marks the anniversary of when 20,000 women marched against the apartheid government’s passbook laws, on 9 August 1956. In the lead-up to Women's Day 2022, I chatted with Greenpeace Storytelling Advisor, Yewande Omotos, where she interviewed me about love, courage, system change and storytelling among other things. You can read the conversation here.
The process of writing my story was a deep internal journey, as well as a journey through words to share the reality that... we are not neatly fragmented. Power Systems work to fragment us. They fragment us as individual beings. And they set up these hierarchies – the hierarchy of the body, mind, heart, spirit; hierarchies of race, colour, and gender, and they set up these divisions within and between us.
And I suppose one of the most powerful things is reclaiming that connection.
Because when we reclaim that connection, we begin to link that to the questions that help us unpack power.
You can read the full conversation via Greenpeace here.
"There’s a whole wealth that exists amongst our ancestors which is out of the dominant story, invisible, not valued."
Such a profound and moving post! Reclaiming the connection between our hearts, minds, and spirits is a powerful way to challenge the hierarchies that try to divide us. It’s a beautiful reminder that our collective history and the wisdom of our ancestors can be such a deep source of courage when facing injustice.
For anyone inspired by these themes of resilience and social change, there are many meaningful Books to read that delve into the history of activism and the power of storytelling. Finding a new Book series that explores these internal and external journeys can be truly transformative. Thank you for sharing such a soulful reflection!
Great post! I really appreciate how you highlighted the importance of love, courage, and connection in challenging injustice. The message feels powerful and relevant today. I’ve also been exploring creative digital spaces like Nulls Brawl for fun and relaxation. Thanks for sharing such meaningful insights!
This is a profound and moving reflection on the necessity of reclaiming our connections in a world that often seeks to fragment us. The discussion on how power systems create hierarchies of race, gender, and spirit resonates deeply, especially in the context of South African Women's Day and the legacy of the 1956 march. Reclaiming these connections is indeed an act of courage and a vital step toward true system change and justice.
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This is such a profound reflection on how we can reclaim our connection to ourselves in a world that often tries to fragment our identity. Reclaiming that 'wholeness'—body, mind, and spirit—is a powerful act of resistance. For me, part of that journey is finding small, daily ways to practice self-love and restoration. Whether it is taking a moment for intentional scalp care or treating myself to a High Frequency Facial, these rituals help me feel grounded and courageous enough to face the world. Thank you for sharing these insights on the transformative power of love and solidarity.
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