The Value of Women’s Bodies, Brains, and Souls
We know the attitude towards women changed when iconography depicted their assault and subjugation. We know that women stopped being perceived as divine creators when male gods were attributed to producing life. We know that at various points throughout multiple cultures, women were deemed sacred because of the abundance of temples, graves, exquisite drawings, andContinue reading “The Value of Women’s Bodies, Brains, and Souls”
From the Shadow to the Light
Do you remember the myth of the goddess Persephone? Persephone was a beautiful woman who was abducted by the god of the underworld, Hades. As she was gathering flowers, Hades burst through a cleft in the earth and captured her. They dropped into his realm where she remained during the winter season. Throughout this time,Continue reading “From the Shadow to the Light”
The Higher Self & The Ego
I have this morning ritual that goes like this: press snooze 8 times, finally turn off the alarm, oversleep, get up, drink lemon water + celery juice, and then I’m supposed to meditate. What I really want to do is go directly to the coffee pot, drink the entire thing, and eat a bagel. WhenContinue reading “The Higher Self & The Ego”
Women (and Goddesses), Come in all Colors, Shapes, and Sizes
Women, and goddesses, come in all colors, shapes, and sizes… I wish I could have gotten this phrase tattooed on my arm when I started the serpentine journey into womanhood. Like most of us, growing up, all I ever saw in media was thin female bodies with impossible proportions. As one article put it: AlthoughContinue reading “Women (and Goddesses), Come in all Colors, Shapes, and Sizes”
The Inner Critic + Self-Compassion
I’m on my yoga mat and I’m angry at my body: “My stomach should be more toned. So should my arms. My hamstrings shouldn’t be so tight and I’m pretty sure these sun spots, pimples, and scars should be gone by now.” The inner critic has paid a visit. She is loud and convincing. SheContinue reading “The Inner Critic + Self-Compassion”
Who is the Divine Feminine?
Who is the Divine Feminine? The Divine Feminine, Goddess, the Divine Mother, the Sacred Feminine, Shakti… She has numerous names. Since time immemorial, cultures across the globe—from Africa to North America—venerated the female face of the Divine. Her worship and Her presence took diverse forms. She was the Earth, the Moon, the Sun, and theContinue reading “Who is the Divine Feminine?”
