What if softness isn't a counterpoint to power, but a form of power itself?

Emotional intelligence, intuition, tenderness, cooperation, vulnerability, receptivity and care are all often seen as "less than" in dominant culture. Yet these are the very forces that build trust, spark change, and shift consciousness. Practicing softness in a harsh world is radical, strategic and visionary.

Inspired by the concept of soft power, coined by political scientist Joseph S. Nye to describe the ability to influence through attraction, persuasion, and culture — rather than force.