dualities

Part of being two-spirited is to be able to look objectively at two dualities or dichotomies without splitting. It is to be comfortable occupying that place in between without being consumed. There is a great void there, and the Two-spirit looks into it directly and fearlessly…

rational/irrational

spiritual/scientific

hot/cold

sadness/joy

light/dark

death/birth

male/female

young/old

past/future

Creator/Destroyer

wild/tame

(C)henry francis redhouse, 2013, including artwork.