Mary Daly In Her Own Words

As you may recall, several months ago I went searching for “a word to describe the rising up of a matri- (meaning honoring both women and Mother Earth) energy force for peace.”  The word, via Loretta  Kemsley that seemed to fit the bill was Matridynamics.  When I came across this quote from Mary Daly via Rain and Thunder, it truly resonated.  Mary Daly in her own words,

My favorite word is not “postpatriarchal.” It’s “metapatriarchal.” The prefix “meta” has four meanings. It’s transformative of, in the background of, beyond, or transcending. It isn’t just post or after in linear time. So we can, right now, even though patriarchy is all around, try to live metapatriarchally. You can try to be metapatriarchal by not succumbing to all the rules and roles and games of patriarchy.

The interview where she made that statement is highly recommended reading.