We all have both the masculine and feminine as a natural part of our energetic make-up. Our masculine energy drives us to move forward, take action and achieve our dreams. We are taught from a young age that we need to be doing something, moving forward. Masculine energy tends to get most of the attention in our society because, let's face it -- we are all about accomplishment. When we complete a goal we typically have something tangible to show for it. We got the new job, finished a project, bought a house or cleaned the house. We celebrate! Masculine energy is an important part of life. But too much constant focus on "making it happen" can wear us down, physically, emotionally and spiritually. In this life we need a balance of both giving and receiving.

What exactly is feminine energy and why would we want to think about it? Feminine energy is about receptivity; allowing ourselves to receive what is important in our lives. And this will be different for each of us. Rather than building and moving upward or forward, it is about being empty - open to new ideas, creative solutions and our intuition or gut instincts. It is about spontaneity rather than focusing on a goal; allowing ourselves to be in a space of nothing which opens up more curiosity and surprise. When we are in the divine feminine mystery of life, we can allow things to be fluid and undefined.

Feminine energy is about nurturing ourselves, loving ourselves better, accepting ourselves just the way we are. Mother energy in its truest form doesn't care if her baby has defects; she loves in-spite of any flaws. When we can open up this kind of loving compassion for ourselves, our world begins to fill with more peace and contentment. When we start looking at ourselves with a kinder, gentler lens, and the world starts looking better too. We can be more accepting of the bumps and cracks in the rocky road of life and stop blaming ourselves for things that happen.

There is also an intangible quality to this self-nurturing that works energetically behind the scenes to enrich our lives with more of what we want to "have" in our world, may it be more abundance, projects, connection with others, expansive ideas or unlimited creativity. When we allow ourselves to receive more of our own love, we unconsciously allow the world to give to us too. The magical energy of loving ourselves opens up our ability to energetically give to ourselves, which starts attracting more of what we want into our own life experience.

Feminine energy has an important role in communication. It is about acknowledging another person's point of view by listening to them with an open heart and mind. Listening is the feminine part of conversation, being fully receptive what someone else has to say, regardless if we agree with them or not. When we take time to recognize another person's experience, harsh feelings begin to soften and we begin to feel more connected to them. Understanding invites more compassion which strengthens the communication in our most treasured relationships.

The pituitary gland in the brain is associated with our feminine energy when it generates certain hormones that make us feel good about ourselves and about life. Sometimes these are called the "Happy Hormones". The pituitary secretes oxytocin, vasopressin, dopamine, norepinephrine and a host of other hormones that creates happy emotions, feelings of peace and contentment and a sense of connection with others.

Activating our feminine energy with non-goal oriented activities and compassionate behaviors will stimulate these happy hormones.

A few ways to connect with your feminine energy 

Feminine energy brings joy into our lives -- for no reason at all. We allow ourselves to receive love, compliments, support, and everything we we need in that moment, as well as abundance, innovative ideas and more intuitive awareness. Ask spirit to show you the most loving way you can step into your own space of receptivity and divine mystery.

Blessings to each of you and your loved ones,

Sue