THE FEATURES OF MASCULINE AND FEMININE ENERGY

We each have a male or female physical body we inhabit. We embody this form every day of our lives. Most people will naturally identify more strongly with one gender than the other. Most times what we identify ourselves as is a match for our body's gender and physical make-up, and sometimes it is not. Inside us all are elements of both masculine and feminine energy. However, we are not always aware of the features of these energies and our relationship with them.

Close your eyes and tune into the energy of the gender you feel most attuned to. Take note of how that energy makes you feel inside your physical body, mind, and heart. Now let yourself play the role of the opposing gender.

What distinguishes this energy from the other?

Do you notice anything different?

What does opposite energy feel like in your body, mind, and heart?

Draw a line down the centre of a sheet of paper, write Feminine on one side, and Masculine on the other, and list the characteristics of both that you felt and experienced.

Allow yourself to let in both energies into your body simultaneously. How does this make you feel in your body, mind, and heart? What do you notice this time?

Through greater conscious awareness of your body, you can practice embracing these energies more frequently. When the energy of your inner masculinity might benefit what you are doing, call on it.

When your inner feminine energy backs up what you are feeling, call on it. Call in both energies in the morning and evening to create a sense of balance and to feel whole.

The following are descriptive words that illustrate the features of masculine and feminine energy.

You might identify with some of these, all of these, perhaps even none of these, but they detail the noticeable difference between the two.

What is Masculine Energy

Active

Achievement

Confidence

Direction

Initiative

Leadership

Penetrative

Presence

Purpose

Structure

Yang

What is Feminine Energy

Aliveness

Beauty

Devotion

Expansive

Flow

Following

Openness

Permeable

Receptive

Softness

Surrender

Yin

The information contained above is provided for entertainment purposes only. The contents of this article are not intended to amount to advice on your personal situation and you should not rely on any of the contents of this article. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this article. The Writer and Shoshin Therapies disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this article.