dogs

"in capitalism, we are told it is a 'dog eat dog' world. in scarcity cultures, dogs are likely to eat other dogs even when food remains, in anticipation of the aggression of others. we are told to look out for ourselves because others will not extend kindness or generosity to us. when community members make choices presuming that others will fail them and are not trustworthy - that it is best to look out for yourself because no one else will - you are complicit in creating a culture where that is true. in cynicism, we anticipate the worst and so manifest it. the seven of feathers is a calculus based on the assumptions of how others will react. sometimes the world is bleak. we witness our community's collapse in moments when we would most like to see our friends rally together and take care of one another."

"am i making choices that privilege my wellbeing to the detriment of others? are my choices informed by the assumption that other people will do me wrong? further, ask yourself: are members of my community, family, or friend group looking out for me? do i trust the people around me? the seven of feathers does not suggest you are wrong to imagine other people could be disloyal to you, or make choices that come at a cost to you. instead, it asks you to examine the ways you could disrupt that."