I heartedly (and heartily) concur. As women and for our own mental health not only our creativity, we must reclaim that often hidden aspect of our psyche.
It's so important to recognize that the systems in which we reside encourage conformity. Combined with the human drive to belong it makes for silencing ourselves, even before we are silenced by others. Once we wake up, watch out! The lioness is out!
So, so true. So many of us are too afraid to speak up, to be true to ourselves. In my Confidence workshop this is one of the first things I go into, how can we stand behind what we have to say or do, even when it makes us tremble?
Reclaiming our wild is a necessary part of growth. For me it happens by peeling away one layer at a time to see what's beneath it. Gently exploring the epicenter of what's holding me back in that area. A work in progress to be sure.
Donna, I think that we are all a work in progress. I see that as a joy, an adventure, to undertake with curiousity and compassion, especially compassion for ourselves. So glad to be in the company of creatives reclaiming their wild! (@Tamzin, I'm looking at you!)
Tamzin & Alicia so grateful for this post, it’s so true what nature teaches us when we listen and have someone who helps us translate the messages. That is key as well, so often we feel we must “go it alone” and be “perfect” yet nature teaches us that the “magic” the “wild” happens through connection and imperfection.
I'm always in awe of the harmony that I find in nature. There are ways that nature will rebalance herself without holding onto what no longer serves but gracefully seeking wholeness. She (nature) is my greatest teacher.
Always… a return to play…a reminder not to take ourselves too seriously. Tomorrow I am playing in a student/staff basketball game. I was told today that it is a completely goofy game which involves props and a complete embrace of the silly. It’s a small step out of my comfort zone, but I’m embracing it. Has either of you read This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley? She writes on the topic of wonder and return to playfulness so beautifully.
Sounds like so much fun, though naturally a little outside of the comfort zone! I hope it goes really well. Be sure to let us know :) I'm certainly on a mission these last couple of years to bring more fun and silliness back into my life, it can be so easy to forget it..
Thank you for the book recommendation. I’ll look for it. Having a dog and a cat in the house helps keep playfulness alive! When I get too serious they always poke at me and remind me to play!
I heartedly (and heartily) concur. As women and for our own mental health not only our creativity, we must reclaim that often hidden aspect of our psyche.
Absolutely. It can be so desperately trodden out of us, that sometimes we don't even know where to look to begin to unearth it...
Absolutely 💯 true!! Often times what is hidden is what we need most, the wild gives us the courage to explore, work expand.
I love that, the courage to explore, work and expand! Exactly...
It's so important to recognize that the systems in which we reside encourage conformity. Combined with the human drive to belong it makes for silencing ourselves, even before we are silenced by others. Once we wake up, watch out! The lioness is out!
So, so true. So many of us are too afraid to speak up, to be true to ourselves. In my Confidence workshop this is one of the first things I go into, how can we stand behind what we have to say or do, even when it makes us tremble?
Thank you so much Tamzin and Alicia!
Reclaiming our wild is a necessary part of growth. For me it happens by peeling away one layer at a time to see what's beneath it. Gently exploring the epicenter of what's holding me back in that area. A work in progress to be sure.
Donna, I think that we are all a work in progress. I see that as a joy, an adventure, to undertake with curiousity and compassion, especially compassion for ourselves. So glad to be in the company of creatives reclaiming their wild! (@Tamzin, I'm looking at you!)
Aw thank you Alicia! Same to you!
Absolutely, coming to that epicentre to really see where the root of it lies, to be able to slowly but surely peel away that conditioning...
Tamzin & Alicia so grateful for this post, it’s so true what nature teaches us when we listen and have someone who helps us translate the messages. That is key as well, so often we feel we must “go it alone” and be “perfect” yet nature teaches us that the “magic” the “wild” happens through connection and imperfection.
I'm always in awe of the harmony that I find in nature. There are ways that nature will rebalance herself without holding onto what no longer serves but gracefully seeking wholeness. She (nature) is my greatest teacher.
I love this connection with imperfection and nature. In nature there are so many imperfections, that make it all the more awe-inspiring and beautiful!
Always… a return to play…a reminder not to take ourselves too seriously. Tomorrow I am playing in a student/staff basketball game. I was told today that it is a completely goofy game which involves props and a complete embrace of the silly. It’s a small step out of my comfort zone, but I’m embracing it. Has either of you read This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley? She writes on the topic of wonder and return to playfulness so beautifully.
Sounds like so much fun, though naturally a little outside of the comfort zone! I hope it goes really well. Be sure to let us know :) I'm certainly on a mission these last couple of years to bring more fun and silliness back into my life, it can be so easy to forget it..
Thank you for the book recommendation. I’ll look for it. Having a dog and a cat in the house helps keep playfulness alive! When I get too serious they always poke at me and remind me to play!