Nothing and no one can control you without your approval first.
If you want to be incrementally better: Be competitive. If you want to be exponentially better: Be cooperative.
The symbolism of the Goddess is not a parallel structure to the symbolism of God the Father. The Goddess does not rule the world. She is the world, manifest in each of us, she can be known internally by every individual, in all her magnificent diversity.
It’s impossible said pride. It’s risky said experience. It’s pointless said reason. Give it a try whispered the heart.