The more powerful the powerful appear the more invisible they become, said Armando. This used to work differently than now. In the old days it was said that the powerful merged with the divine and the divine was all that one saw. But now the powerful have merged with the shadow, really with death, and when you encounter them they are really hard to see.
In her book "Now Is the Time to Open Your Heart," Alice Walker explores the shifting nature of power and visibility. Armando's insight reflects the contemporary notion that those who possess great power are often obscured from view, unlike in ancient times when power was associated with divinity and clarity. This change suggests that today's powerful figures blend into the background, making them difficult to recognize.
Walker suggests that the powerful now merge more with darkness and death than with any divine qualities. This transformation in how we perceive authority figures indicates a societal shift where power is less about overt presence and more about hidden influence. Ultimately, it raises questions about visibility, accountability, and the essence of true power in modern times.
