S2 E20 The Power of Femininity

In this episode, we discuss why nurturing the feminine is so powerful and important, no matter your gender. All humans have both masculine and feminine energy. “Both energies exist within each of us in varying amounts. Learning how to engage both fully is what ends up making a person psychologically, emotionally, and physically well. Just as you wouldn’t operate a remote control with only one battery, you need both of these energies as your power sources. They’re necessary tools for shaping your life.” (Alissa Vitti) Our world tends to value thing associated with masculinity because it is results based. It's what our physical world reminds us of-- work to do, things to accomplish, and goals to achieve. Feminine energy on the other hand is experiential. It's soothing, nurturing, connecting, compassionate, rejuvenating, and slower paced. It's the space where creativity, spontaneity, and emotions live. When we experience an imbalance of masculine energy, we find ourselves over-worked, under-rested, anxious, resentful, and critical of our lack of accomplishments. Finding more of a balance with feminine energy and feminine traits helps us to live our best lives. MIND: Silence the inner critic, and access the voice that encourages and celebrates you Our inner critic will always point to our areas of lack. Rather than listening to this voice, cultivate a different inner voice that is your support, your inner wisdom, your inner cheerleader. BODY: Incorporate creativity: laughter, song, dance, art, music, soulful expression “Laughter, song, and dance create emotional and spiritual connection; they remind us of the one thing that truly matters when we are searching for comfort, celebration, inspiration, or healing; We are not alone.” -Brene Brown PURPOSE: Access femininity in roles of support and leadership Roles of leadership are often associated with the masculine energy of power and accomplishment; when we can add to it the feminine powers of creativity, connection, transformation, and nurturing support, we create a more complete offering as leaders.