My life changed in the most metamorphic way when I decided that I had everything within me to build the life that I desired. I mean- Season one sidekick Willow Rosenberg to season seven Goddess Willow Rosenberg- metamorphic. I decided to allow more space for my artistic side and I dove into this transformation by becoming saturated in my inner world. I allowed myself to be romanced by the creative charm that greeted me and the marketable potential that I uncovered.
The truth is that our external reality, to some degree, is a manifestation of our inner reality. Now of course, I am not referring to systemic oppression or any type of micro or macro abuse. I am referring to the external reality that we have immediate control over. The external reality that feels as though it is beyond our reach because we have disconnected from ourselves so deeply that once seemingly achievable goals now seem like far-fetched delusions.
My primary goal was to love myself more. I began reconnecting with my body, my somatic experiences, and in turn became more acquainted with my sense of self. Connecting with myself on a physical level was difficult at first. I began to realize just how dissociated I was from myself and how tuning into my somatic experiences made me feel a loss of control in the beginning. I was not ready to relinquish control. I resisted and further disconnected from myself before realizing that the control I thought that I had was an illusion and the control I desired would only be accessible through embodiment of self-love.
So I explored ways that I could make this process more attractive. My wellness journey did not have to be lonely, hard and exhausting. How about engaging, emotional and romantic? If I can connect with my body in these ways, then I can embody my inner power willingly. I started with my routine.
What are two times throughout the day that we engage with our body? In the morning when getting ready for the day and potentially at night when getting ready for bed. The thing is, we usually engage in these activities mindlessly and neglect the opportunity to connect with our soma.
I filled my morning with affirmations as I looked at myself in the mirror. I was intentional about visualizing what I desired to embody. At night, in the shower, I focused on what it felt like to be in contact with my own body. The sensations that accompanied the water temperature and the bar of soap on my skin and the fragrance of oils in my nostrils. And how a seemingly monotonous activity like showering can help shift your mood and mindset.
My wellness journey does not have to be hard and neither does yours. Romanticize self-connection and embody self-love.
Leave a comment about how you plan to romanticize your wellness journey.
- Kris