Conventional English	Language of Joy
Power-Over Concepts	Power-With Self and Life Concepts
I automatically obey the rules and laws without question.	When I seek guidance, I listen to my body wisdom and inner guidance.
Life gets divided into good or bad. I feel required to stay good.	Life energy stays neutral. My choices bring benefit or harm.
Language centers on objects. (nouns) Life as static, solid and controllable.	Language centers on life energy. (verbs) Life vibrant, colorful and constantly changing.
I freely use Mother Earth and her resources for personal gain.	I honor Earth Mother when I practice sacred reciprocity and honorable harvest. * From Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Kimmerer
I don’t know how I feel or what I need. I make others responsible for my feelings. I stay in blame and shame concepts.	I notice my feelings and tend to my needs. I take responsibility for my actions and respond from my values.
I disregard my feelings and needs. I get burned out taking care of others. I feel stressed and anxious.	I honor my feelings as clues to my needs. I tend to my needs in order to serve others needs freely. I feel happy and content.