Happiness, Life

What the Siren Symbolizes

(c) Manchester City Galleries; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation I first encountered the Siren when reading The Odyssey. In that epic tale, she is portrayed as an alluring, powerful, mermaid-like creature whose voice lures men to their doom. They can't resist her, even though her island is surrounded by the bones of her previous… Continue reading What the Siren Symbolizes

Happiness, Life

Feminine Power

I was reminded yesterday, after looking at old high school images, how uncomfortable I used to be with and within my body. How uncomfortable I was with my inherent sensuality, as it often became entangled with notions of sexuality. While some of this discomfort was due to the changes that occurred to my body as… Continue reading Feminine Power

Love

Power Struggles in Dating

Dating can create power struggles, and the so-called experts who give advice make this landscape even more confusing. You're supposed to be mysterious but not too mysterious. Show interest without seeming desperate. Be available without appearing needy. Be confident without being arrogant. And on and on it goes. Don't show your hand too soon, talk… Continue reading Power Struggles in Dating

Happiness, Life

Masterpiece Mindset

The "masterpiece mindset" is a profound state of mind where I wholeheartedly embrace and believe in the inherent worth and beauty that resides within me. It encompasses a deep recognition that I am a remarkable work of art, composed of unique qualities, experiences, and attributes that set me apart from anyone else.

Happiness, Life

The Siren Archetype: Why Women Learn to Abandon Themselves

A reflection on the Siren archetype, feminine magnetism, and the subtle ways women disconnect from themselves. Have you ever felt yourself getting smaller in rooms where you used to feel expansive? Not gone or broken.Just... quieter. Softer. Easier to overlook. Like your confidence didn't disappear, it just stopped taking up space. I didn't lose myself… Continue reading The Siren Archetype: Why Women Learn to Abandon Themselves