On balancing energies.

Inhale and exhale. Day and night. Sun and moon. Masculine and feminine. Yin and yang. There are so many opposing energies that we interact with on a daily basis in our lives. We all carry these opposing energies within ourselves at any given point in time. It's the tension of the opposites. More than one that can be true in any given moment.

Over the years I have leaned into a more feminine way of existence due to the fact that our society is run predominantly on masculine energy. When exploring the more masculine/yang/solar energy, it's marked with more doing. The logical, confident, goal driven and linear way of showing up in the world. All these things associated with the masculine are beautiful just the way they are, but when only working with these qualities and characteristics you may experience a sense of imbalance.

Feeling imbalanced can show up in many ways, the most obvious having to be a sense of depletion, exhaustion and lack of energy. An exploration of the opposition might land in a place marked with more equilibrium and harmony. When cultivating a relationship with the more feminine/lunar/yin way of existence, tune into qualities such as intuition, nurturing, collaboration, receptivity and gratitude.

My own personal healing and transformation came in several forms. I started working closely with the prenatal population, which opened up conversation and trainings surrounding women's health, and how we can continue to better support and uplift each other in a system that is not designed to do so. I also started to get really curious about the Moon and started manifesting a life that feels authentic to me utilizing the rhythms and energy of the moon.

The work shows up differently for all of us. It could be as simple as creating a gratitude list daily. Doing a creative art project to open up your intuition. Meditation as a state of being rather than the constant doing associated with the masculine. It’s a constant practice as the world is always shifting around us. As you work to cultivate this relationship with both the yin and yang energies that exist within you, the hope is you can find a sense of ease, steadiness and feel energized as you continue to navigate the human experience.

In love, light + with gratitude,
Nicole