A Blog for Awakening Women
DEAR MOON,
We hope to create a sisterhood that is committed to doing inner work to unpack biases and behaviors that keep the subtleties of white supremacy and the oppression of people of color in place.
If we all do this work, we can create revolutionary spaces for ALL of us to thrive.
3 Ways Facilitating Sister Circles Healed Me. I’ve always had a desire for connection. As a child, my nickname, “Yoke” was one that stood for unity.
Read MoreThese past weeks have been heavy, we’ve all felt it.
After feeling down for some time, I now feel a light of hope that I want to share.
My friend, Carly, messaged me last week that the waters of Venice are clear, for the first time in decades. Dolphins are swimming near by, a sight many residents have never seen. The waters are turquoise and filled with fish.
Read MoreJoin us for a conversation with Author of Gaia Codex, Sarah Drew. We will explore the nature of these times during COV1D, how we can awaken the feminine, and step deeper into our purpose.
Read MoreWe have to be real, while we talk about virtual circles and how to lead them one-on-one, Corona Virus pushed this topic to the forefront since many women in our community were asking about it. Women in Italy (currently in quarantine), and other cities across the globe are reaching out as their in-person circle becomes impossible to host.
Meaningful words paired with the intention to create or call in something aligned with our highest purpose can bring about the most magical change in our lives, reinforcing the power and sovereignty we have over what happens to us. Whether it is through intention-setting as part of a ritual, through mantra during meditations, or through affirmations repeated constantly, words are our spells and they have the power to change everything.
Read MoreSetting up an altar at the front of your practice space for yoga or movement can be a wonderful way to set the energy for the room or studio, and to encourage introspection and focus from your practice. The same guidelines apply for those setting up a space in their studio or shala at work, and for those setting up a space in their homes.
Read MoreEver since I was a young child, New Years Eve was my favorite holiday. I loved it for the same reason I loved Sundays; it’s a reset button for life. I have memories of myself as a young girl, creating a whole routine for myself since I was seven years old.
Read MoreMy food addiction manifested itself as restrictive eating, bulimia, and binge eating for nearly fifteen years. Even after I cured myself of my bulimia, I still struggled with binge eating until just a couple of years ago.
Read MoreNaturally after a long year, and in this case a decade, we end up carrying lots of “stuff” that is no longer serving us. This “stuff” can make us feel dark, heavy, and in need of a release. We look to the Solstice, because in this extra long darkness there is light.
Read MoreWhy are we so informed about conception, and mis-informed about menopause? No, menopause does not last a few months, but a few years. Here I am, this educated woman who had read everything about procreation and education but nothing to prepare herself for menopause. Why is that?
Read MoreMr. This-could-be-the-one has shown himself to be yet another Mr. Almost. Almost what you’re looking for, almost ready to commit, almost has his shit together, almost perfect but not quite there…. Ugh.
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