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Philip Mollica's avatar

Integrity is probably the finest characteristic we can strive for, which then brings us to "grace." An almost undefinable expression. But you know it when you see it. Open, direct, honest, vulnerable.

Grace cannot exist without integrity.

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SophiaG20⚖️Bisitor♾️obeyQfrica's avatar

holy Fuck I am all of them: I am a Alpha Male? But I am a woman? but I have done all of these in the arena and submitted the best of the best?? I am a Alpha MALE? Where is my feminine wife Male?

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Joel Walbert's avatar

'Better to be a warrior in the garden...'

Real 'alphas' don't need to advertise.

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Sotiris Rex's avatar

Exactly. Neediness is not an ‘alpha’ trait

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Will Beardslee's avatar

Great article. Thank you

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Sotiris Rex's avatar

Welcome

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Valda Redfern's avatar

I’d just call it ‘good character’ - but yes, integrity, is what counts, and the one thing a woman must insist on in a man.

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Sotiris Rex's avatar

True. Women need to appreciate this trait more, otherwise they make bad choices in men, and then create bad offspring, and on and on the cycle of abuse spins

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Rob (c137)'s avatar

When they came up with the idea of the alpha male in watching wolves they were mistaken.

It was not always the same wolf that took charge. It depended on the task.

Some were better at finding shelter, others at finding water, and so on.

Only fools accept the idea of an absolute alpha, even if they aren't one. No wonder why we put our trust in idiotic authorities.

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Sotiris Rex's avatar

Technically you are right.

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Rob (c137)'s avatar

Technically ok?

But what's not right?

I like your point about Frodo. He didn't need to be alpha but to be able to not identify so that he could absorb the warrior, sage, etc when needed.

"God grant me the power to do ..... "

Except it's a result of our own awareness and flexibility!

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Sotiris Rex's avatar

The term “alpha” is more nuanced now that just wolf pack dynamics. Take what you will from the article.

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