Feminine Leadership Archetype #5: The Advocate: Standing for Our Part & Our People, Without Burning Out

The Advocate: Feminine Leadership Archetype #5 of 8"The greatest peril we face is the deadening of our response." — Joanna Macy, Active Hope The world is flooding us with things to respond to. The Advocate cuts through the overwhelm and brings us deeper to find clarity on: What is mine to do? And what do I 'do', in ways that matter? What do I need to stay centered and sustained so I can keep my light bright vs. burning out. In this episode, we welcome in The Advocate archetype - sitting at the heart line alongside the Catalyst (coming next). She carries what's called the "Sword of Loving Truth": the fierce, grounded capacity to stand for what matters without losing your center, without rescuing, or sacrificing yourself in the process.   We need this energy now more than ever. Deeply connected to source energy - mind, body, heart and spirit - she can show us how to cultivate energy and focus it in ways that cut through the overwhelm, illusions and chaos to touch and penetrate the heart of the matter, and get through the clutter to the hearts of humans.  Here's a partial transmission of the Advocate … notice what resonates… I stand for you when you cannot stand for yourself. I stand with you when you need a voice to speak for you, someone who has your best interest at heart. I stand in loving truth for you, without needing to fix or save you. As I stand with you, your power within awakens and strengthens. I am not here to create followers or make you dependent upon me. I am here to stand for you until you can stand on your own — self empowered, embodied from the heart. (Get the full transmission and practices on my wisdom blog here — christinearylo.com/advocate-archetype) Why this matters now We are in an "epochal transition" - not a light switch moment, but a great turning that asks something of each of us. And if you've been feeling tired, heart-wrenched, overwhelmed by all there is to respond to, or paralyzed about where to actually put your energy - know you're not alone. The advocate in us can get distorted when we try to take it all on, when we want something more for others than they want for themselves, when we sacrifice ourselves for the mission, or when we insert our will into situations that aren't ours to control. What's needed isn't doing more. It's knowing and focusing and acting on what is ours to do and understand — fiercely, devotedly, sustainably — from the heart. We'll explore: What the Advocate archetype is and why her energy is essential at this turning time The shadows of the Advocate: self-sacrifice, the rescuer/martyr pattern, wanting more for others than they want for themselves, and inserting our will The superpowers we can tap into: commitment, devotion, speaking truth from the heart, and the Torus of Love A practical three-part process to focus your advocate energy - from my leadership trainings: #NotOnMyWatch, #OnMyThread, and #NotMineToDo — so you can act where you have power and stop draining yourself on what isn't yours  (get the process here on the wisdom library) Self-advocacy — stand for yourself with the same fierce grace you offer others, why impeccable self-care is not optional right now, getting clear on what you need to replenish your heart and spirit  + restore resources   Staying informed without becoming overwhelmed — the power of having people in your life who carry different threads than yours, so you can stay connected to what matters without having to track everything yourself A reading from Joanna Macy's Active Hope — Trusting the Spiral P.S. ✨ Get access to other episodes in this series here on the Feminine Power Time Wisdom Library. See you there!  Christine  **** Making this real and practical in your life: CONNECT + CONVERSATE to ELEVATE >>> Share this episode with a friend and conversate together on the inquiries and practices to make it real. RESOURCES Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We're In by Joanna Macy - learn more. Overwhelmed and Over It by Christine Arylo — especially Chapter 12 — learn more Daily Centering Practice Kit → dailypracticekit.com Over Responsibility Podcast Series — tune in Self Advocacy Podcast - tune in 3. WORK WITH the ILLUMINATION INQUIRIES- Name Your #NotonMyWatch Focus Points — Access on my Wisdom Library here.   4. CONNECT:  Subscribe to Christine's Monthly Wisdom Letters Connect with Christine on LinkedIn Join us in the Feminine Wisdom Cafe, a private online community Watch on YouTube