FEMININE RISING

It is such an interesting time to be a woman, although I feel like many of us aren’t yet certain what all of this is about.  We know things are changing yet we struggle with our own feelings about this change, we aren’t sure how to have difficult conversations, what we have been taught doesn’t seem to make sense, we feel strongly about some issues and not so much about others, we aren't certain if we should we be "doing" something.  All of this is necessary when going through a period of transition, what we are experiencing are the growing pains of the rising of the of the Feminine Era. We have lived in a patriarchal society for thousands of years, but it is necessary for the evolution of the human species and the society we live in that we continue our growth through the rising of the Feminine. 

Over the past 50 years women have fought for equality by mainly using the masculine traits, by hardening, being assertive, logical, doing, achieving and by using power and control.  This was necessary for many of us to make the inroads that we have, however it has exhausted us as well. Now it is time for us to relax and rest in our true nature, and understand that our strength, and what will make us the leaders of the future, are our Feminine traits. Connection, emotion, intuition, creativity, being, nurturing, working together, using understanding and community to effect the changes we so desperately want and need.  It is also a call for men to value their feminine traits, this isn’t an us against them scenario, this is everyone working together for the common good.  This is about using a balance of masculine and feminine skills to build something where EVERYONE has a voice, where we may not always agree, but we are still able to live in harmony. Instead of fighting for “our” side are we able to look deeper?  Are we able to see that everyone at the deepest level wants the same thing, it is FEAR that creates the need for control.  Only understanding, openness and kindness will allow this FEAR to dissipate, not more power and control!

Change must begin in OUR own hearts, before we can expect others to embrace the strength of the feminine, we must embrace and respect these qualities in ourselves and each other.  We must see the tears of our emotions as kindness and understanding, we must see our softness and affection as an open entry for healing ourselves and others, we must see our nurturing as necessary for cultivating growth and change, we must see our receptivity as an invitation to others to share their gifts, and we must see intuition is our guide for all decision making. I understand that this will be a challenge for many, we have been taught that these traits are only valuable within our family.  But it is time for the world to see that these same qualities that create the safety and comfort of our family and our homes can also create the safety and comfort of the world we live in. Let us make it so!

Much love,

Tracy