TAP INTO YOUR feminine ENERGY
GLAMOUR South Africa|October - November 2023
Do you lead with your masculine energy and find yourself low-key wondering how it would feel to take a step back and lean into your feminine energy? Wellness Coach, Melisa Lainn affirms that not only is it possible, but there are also benefits to pulling from both energies.
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TAP INTO YOUR feminine ENERGY

FIRST, WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE LAW OF POLARITY, that everything has both masculine and feminine energy within it, regardless of sex or orientation, asserts Melissa. "Nature requires both masculine and feminine energies in equal amounts to thrive. Our world, and our feeling of fulfilment, require us to pull from both energies in any given situation," she says. Further noting that we have the potential for the full spectrum of energies to manifest; both light and shadow, wanted and unwanted, creative or destructive, think of the yin & yang symbol.

Glamour: How would you define feminine energy?

Melissa: Personally, I would describe the feminine principle as the spark that brings life. It often manifests as (but is not limited to) the cycles and rhythms, nurturing, creativity, intuition, compassion, and the knowing of the interconnectedness of all things. I have found feminine energy is not passive but dynamic and life-giving. Feminine energy tends to have a dynamic nature, being both gentle and fierce, tapping into their instinct and also allowing life to flow. I think this dynamic nature of the feminine principle tends to confuse most of us, as we forget that it's the reason many traditions associate the Moon with the feminine principle, due to its natural rhythms and cycles. Feminine energy, in the context of holistic wellness, represents qualities such as nurturing, intuition, empathy, creativity, and receptivity. It's about being in tune with all of your emotions, embracing vulnerability, and fostering deep and real connections. This energy is not exclusive to women; it exists in all individuals regardless of gender identity.

G: How do I tap into it?

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