WILDFLOWERS

 

I’m as wild as the flowers–

the goldenrod and the asters–
 

growing freely in the pastures;

I’m after what they’re after…
 

Swaying in the gentle wind,
 

for not to dance

would be a sin…
 

I don’t care the shape I’m in;
 

It’s the feeling inside

that makes me grin,
 

 

The Divine Feminine is a non-denominational spiritual concept that restores balance. It suggests that complimentary energies (masculine and feminine) exist within each of us like yin and yang (regardless of whether we identify as male or female).

 

Feminine Energy is Yin – the essence of being, receiving, intuition and creation.

Its qualities include flow, emotion, empathy, imagination, and stillness even in movement. The Feminine connects us to our inner spiritual world.

 

Masculine Energy is Yang – the essence of doing, providing structure, logic and action. Its qualities include focus, boundaries, linear thinking, protection and ground-work. The Masculine connects us to the outer physical world.

 

We need both. Healthy masculine energy holds safe boundaries, leads with purpose and protects vulnerability, while healthy feminine energy trusts intuition, rests without guilt and expresses deep compassion.

 

However, when these energies become wounded, they become unhealthy. The wounded masculine becomes hyper-controlling, emotionally closed off, rigid or aggressive. The wounded feminine manifests as people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, boundary loss and feeling powerless. 

 

Western society and religions tend to lead toward the masculine – production, the hustle culture, doing things for external validation and abandoning self-care.

 

and the world around us.

 

As Emily McGowan says, “To find the sharp bits and soften them, to find the most fragile parts of our hearts and stabilize and support them.”

 

 

1. Engage in practices like yoga and dancing to release physical tension stored in the body.

 

2. Express creativity by making time to journal, paint, craft or make something.

 

3. Allow yourself to play like you did when you were a child– purely doing things because they feel good and lighten up your spirit.
 

4. Engage the senses by slowing down and experiencing things like warm baths, smelling flowers or essential oils, drinking tea, or having a mindful meal.

 

5. Spend time in nature ; go outside, take a walk and ground yourself in the outdoors.

 

6. Practice receiving by letting compliments, gifts and acts of service fully land without deflection or repayment.

 

7. Shift away from the constant need to push, grind or force outcomes ; allow things to flow naturally.

 

8. Check in with your heart, body and intuition before making decisions. Listen to your inner voice and emotions rather than logistical analysis only.

 

9. Step away from people, habits or environments that drain you.