Step Into Your Power

Last week I had the immense privilege and honor to lead 9 courageous and inspiring women on retreat in Mexico. I am digesting this profound experience in my own body and heart and likely will be for quite some time as the layers unwind from my own system.

After over a decade of leading women’s retreats with a wide variety of women from many walks of life experiences and imprints, the theme that I am continuously struck by is the overwhelming dismantling of their power…most from a very young age and a continuous and slow progression of chipping away as they age.

My heart breaks every time I sit in these circles and hear the stories, witness the emotion pouring out, and see the pangs of the feminine that so many have endured to one degree or another.

Naturally I have my own version of this disempowering story in my own system and am constantly working with it to eradicate it from within my own being so as to continuously show up with integrity, truth, alignment, authenticity, and love.

Without getting into the nuances of this glaring imprint I will share the common themes and experiences that many of these women are navigating (all very relatable if you are a woman I will say!)….toxic and abusive relationships, peer interactions, unfit parenting, family dynamics, work-related dysfunction…the list is endless and disheartening.

Simultaneously as I bear witness to the shedding of these disempowering stories and imprints, there is an inspiration, a reclaiming that happens.

A recognition of the expiration date of being diminished and an inhalation of pure and authentic power.

Women rising and stepping forward upright in who they are – in their truth, owning who they are at their core, and choosing moment-by-moment to take those deep breaths and live their lives with integrity and love.

I believe that women supporting and empowering women is what is going to heal the planet. One interaction at a time, one heart connecting with vulnerability and witness at a time, one woman waking up to their brilliance at a time and declaring NO MORE BS….

No more playing small so as to not ruffle anyone’s feathers. No more taking on the shame and blame and guilt and regret and stories that diminish who they are.

And doing so in a container of safety allows the healing to become embodied in our systems. We have the opportunity to imprint our entire being in a new, empowering, upright, clear, fierce, empathic, strong, and courageous way.

More than ever, women need to support and empower each other from a place of authenticity, vulnerability, deep love and compassion, acceptance, and true empathy. We need to see and hear and feel each other and feel what it feels like to be both the recipient and the giver of this level of care and support.

The world needs it.

What the world needs now is women rising in themselves…tapping into that well of power that is always there yet quite often has been forgotten and/or squashed.

May we, as women, hold the flame and carry it courageously with reverence and care. With a fierceness and vulnerability, and the unwavering inspiration to do our personal work so as to be of service and leadership in any way that we are moved to.

This is *not* a moment in time to shrink, hide, play small….

This is a moment to stand tall in ourselves, stay connected to other women on the path, and to be diligent with the practices that anchor us.

I also want to say that I absolutely understand the privilege of being able to go on a retreat and know that this is not a reality for many women. I am striving to create offerings for all who are in need of connection and community. Offerings of various lengths and pricing….all are effective and needed and my hope is can provide the opportunity for more women to access.

I have a lot on the horizon and wanted to share all that is popping right now so that you can mark your calendars and stay tuned in to whatever it is that you are moved to be a part of.

I *always* am happy to work with you financially…payment plans are welcomed…some sliding scale is available.

I will leave you with this beautiful song by Ray LaMontagne that we had some memorable dances to this past week…overlooking the ocean and surrounded by the desert…Step Into Your Power.
 

 Take good care of yourselves and be kind to each other.