It’s time for a revolution
—not the kind of revolution fought with weapons, but one fought with self-love, empowerment, and unity.
For too long, women’s bodies have been the battleground where society’s fears and biases are unleashed. It’s time to dismantle this systemic terror and take back our bodies and minds, not just for ourselves, but for each other.
Being sexual is a natural and vital part of the human experience. It is an aspect of our being that should be celebrated and embraced, not hidden or shamed. Sexual energy is a powerful creative force. Our sexuality is not something to be feared or suppressed; it is an integral part of who we are. Yet, our culture has long tried to limit our self-expression through a complex web of expectations and judgments. This has led to a cycle of internalized oppression, where we judge ourselves and each other based on arbitrary standards imposed by a patriarchal society.
We’ve been taught to conform to a rigid and often contradictory set of norms: “Be a lady in public, but a whore in the bedroom.” Such dichotomies are not just confusing; they are harmful. They force us into boxes that stifle our ability to listen to our own desires and needs. We are expected to fit into molds defined by others, and when we don’t, we face judgment and shame. This systemic repression has been so ingrained that it’s become a part of our own thinking processes.
But enough is enough.
We are no longer accepting the things we cannot change; instead, we are changing the things we cannot accept. Our collective feminine energy is rising in defiance of this outdated and oppressive narrative. We are reclaiming our bodies and our right to self-expression.
As Brené Brown insightfully points out, "Terrorism is time-released fear." For millennia, women’s bodies have been targets of this terror. But it’s time to end this cycle of fear and reclaim our bodies. We will not do this through protests alone but through allyship and solidarity. By supporting each other, we can break the chains of internalized oppression and lift each other up.
One of the tragic consequences of living under such terror is the way it can turn us against one another. We often find ourselves criticizing and judging other women, reflecting the fears and insecurities instilled in us. We must recognize this for what it is: a manifestation of the very terror we seek to overcome. Instead of competing or comparing, we need to focus on expression and support.
Growing up in an environment designed to control and repress feminine power, many of us have internalized a perfectionist mentality and body dysmorphia. We measure ourselves against an unattainable standard rather than embracing our true selves. We’ve been conditioned to prioritize pleasing others over understanding and honoring our own needs and desires. This has led to widespread sexual dysfunction and an inability to fully connect with our own pleasure.
The vagus nerve, which links the mind with the body and plays a crucial role in sensory perception, becomes numbed under systemic oppression. It’s time to restore vitality to this nerve and, by extension, to our entire beings. We must reclaim our ability to experience and enjoy our bodies fully.
This transformation begins with how we raise the next generation. We need to teach our children—especially our daughters—to listen to their own voices before anyone else’s. We need to foster environments where self-love and self-expression are valued over conformity and repression.
We do this by example. As women, it is our duty to live our lives as examples of well lived, fully empowered journeys. When we free ourselves, we free each other.
The arts offer a powerful means for self-expression and exploration. Dance, music, writing, and visual art create spaces for us to connect with ourselves and express our true selves. By dedicating ourselves to these practices, we can reclaim our bodies and minds from the terror that has long sought to control them.
I am committing myself to this journey of self-discovery and empowerment, and I invite you to join me.
We may not be able to change everyone’s life, but we can each work to change our own.
By embracing self-expression and supporting one another, we create a ripple effect that can transform not just individual lives, but our entire society.
Let us break free from the chains of fear and repression and step into a future where we are truly free to be ourselves.
Together, we will reclaim our bodies, our minds, and our power.
I cannot change you or your life, but I can help you develop the practice so that you can change what you will no longer accept in your life.
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