Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance

by Edgar Villanueva

charismitis—relational laziness induced by charismatic brilliance.”

“Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love.”

when you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.

you have to learn how to share political imagination, power, and work without having to always be in charge.

It’s the entire web of our relationships that are at the core of our generosity.

The Native worldview shifts the focus from altruism to reciprocity.

Reciprocity is the sense that I’m going to give to you because I know you would do the same for me.

Mutual dependence is necessary for social well-being.

a gift is always tied to a relationship.