For many of us, the “Goddess” archetype is one of fierce independence. We’ve spent decades cultivating our inner sanctuaries, leaning into the peace of a quiet house, and mastering the art of solitude. If you are naturally isolative—someone who recharges in the silence of their own company and views a “surprise doorbell ring” as a personal horizontal-scale emergency—the idea of a social network might sound more like a chore than a lifeline.
However, in the field of gerontology, there is a powerful concept known as the Social Convoy (or Caravan) Model. It suggests that we travel through life surrounded by a moving circle of people who provide support at different stages.
Think of it this way: Even a desert queen needs a crew to tell her when her camels are wandering off or if she’s accidentally started talking to a mirage. As we age, this caravan becomes our witness. Even for the most introverted Goddess, having a tribe is the ultimate act of self-preservation.
To read the full article, go to the Body of a Goddess blog here: https://krasbold.substack.com/p/the-sacred-caravan