A well-known Colorado healer used to say that, in terms of operating systems, men are electric and women are magnetic. I believe that women’s magnetism arises from our emotional intelligence, a trait that often positions us as the hubs of our families, workplaces, and communities.
As women, our bodies’ capacity to create life gives us an innate drive to protect life. We utilize our ability to feel into another’s reality so we can track the well-being of each individual and therefore the community. Empathy is one of our superpowers but when it goes into overdrive we lose our center, not to mention our joy.
We are in a precipitous time as mammals; we may be able to deny earth changes with our minds but our bodies often react on a primal, vibrational level. How do we move out of fear, denial, and paralysis into meaningful action? Initiating accountability through conservation efforts allows us to reconnect with our instinct to protect all life. Choosing activities that ground us offers the opportunity to rest and recharge. For me, these include solitude, walking in nature, yoga, self-expression through music, writing, and fashion, and healing touch.
If my facial rejuvenation practice only resulted in aesthetic improvements, I don’t know if I would be as faithful to it. Practicing facial massage is one of the cornerstones of my health routine because it reorganizes my nervous system and serves as a reliable conduit of self-love. In fact, it never fails to uplift me (pun intended). Same with my yoga practice--it's a source of intentional connection with Earth and others. The synergy that results from group coherence engenders the felt sense of Oneness.
Once you identify what balances you, do it for pleasure, with intention rather than ambition. It's a lot easier to cultivate healthy habits when they feel more like a celebration than an ultimatum.