When I think of the kind of sovereignty you seem to be gesturing at, I think of Old Boss—as a mythic baby—delivering that line (through all of our mouths at once) “in all of heaven and earth, I alone, the world-honored one.”
Standing “alone”, free and supremely sovereign.
In this conditioned realm, we might call it the difference between *power* and *authority*. As you say, it is the “opposite of a fortress,“ because it cannot exclude a single being. does that make any sense?
Anyhoo lol. 🤪 Great read! Always grateful that you share these thoughts! ❤️🙏
Tremendous ..robust…provocative..and so rich with loving kindness..nothing “to do” but breath. Thanks for your wonderful teaching. Gassho
When I think of the kind of sovereignty you seem to be gesturing at, I think of Old Boss—as a mythic baby—delivering that line (through all of our mouths at once) “in all of heaven and earth, I alone, the world-honored one.”
Standing “alone”, free and supremely sovereign.
In this conditioned realm, we might call it the difference between *power* and *authority*. As you say, it is the “opposite of a fortress,“ because it cannot exclude a single being. does that make any sense?
Anyhoo lol. 🤪 Great read! Always grateful that you share these thoughts! ❤️🙏
Thank you; a beautiful essay. A thrilling way to begin this day. Blessings.