“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men.” Lord Acton – source phrashes.org.uk The proverbial saying conveys the opinion that, as a person’s power increases, their moral sense diminishes. Is this a line that must always be followed?
The act of leading, of being in charge or taking charge is so frequently presented by society in damaging ways. And yet there are stunning, as well as beautiful examples to the contrary. Would a part of yourself find joy in being given space to lead? Offering yourself the pleasure of intentionally and respectfully taking, speaking to what you desire?
Caritia invites you to find out more about the power you hold, the power you yield and to explore intentional ways in which each person within the dynamic can find their way to walk in a way that respects your own boundaries, those of others and the excitement, as well as intimacy leadership, can hold.
The space offered is to learn more about your relationship with power, leading, leadership and active following.
Event Details
Date & Time: December 4th, 2021, 11am – 6pm
Format: workshop & exploration space
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & Friends
Language: English
Minimum Knowledge Level: N/a
What to Bring: Anything that would support your process and communication style
Solo or Partnered: solo or partnered (everybody needs to buy a ticket) Participants who join alone will be invited to pair with other solo participants.
What we will teach/offer you
– meditation
– what is power? what are the elements of power?
– negotiation as a leader
– leading vs dominance
– creating boundaries within your space
– communication in an intimate space
– Feedback and close
About Caritia: lives in a queer, gender-fluid, BiPoC (perceived as feminine) body. Walks a path with invisible disabilities and the living challenges which accompany that life. Educator, creative and ongoing work in process, whose advocacy for establishing boundaries is as strong as the desire to love with truth and honesty. On a quiet mission to destigmatise difference and return power to each individual. Using the language of kink to the point of geeky excitement.
Safety Concept
You need to bring proof of vaccination or proof that you are “genesen” (official proof of having had Covid-19 within the last 6 months) in order to be let inside.
Hand disinfectant provided in multiple places. All surfaces are disinfected and will be disinfected in between use.
Space is limited to give more space for everyone.
We frequently air the space and also use fans for more circulation.
You must wear a mask at all times.
Who is this event for?
LGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity, meaning: lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer/fluid, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender.
Friends describes people of any and all kinds of gender and sexual identities who are aware and respectful of the necessity, needs, and boundaries of a queer safe(r) space and its marginalized community.
When you consider yourself a friend you show acknowledgement to and are respectful of everyone’s self-expression and do not assume, presume or project non-consensual ideas onto others. You actively request and use people’s chosen pronouns. You remain mindful of the fact that Karada House is first and foremost a space for queer people that you are also invited to attend. You have a genuine concern for the well-being of LGBTQIA+ people and remain in awareness of heterosexual and gender straight privileges.
Friends don’t have to be perfect. None of us are. We request that we all pro-actively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.
