Dare to Be You

I am who I am. I deeply want to let this authentic me feel alive both inwardly and outwardly and feel safe, and accepted. Let’s take our masks off for at least a moment and be real. I don’t want to go another day without realizing this experience of completeness in the present moment; this oneness with my truth. I refuse to hold it all inside any longer. I reject all the judgment that goes on. I release my self doubt, my perceptions, my fears. I’m letting it all spill out. Let it be. Let it be…

We had an experience (each of us) at the last circle gathering… nothing any of us completely expected. We show up, bring our authentic selves, and then let what happens happen. On any night, some of us are feeling strong and some of us are feeling on the edge and vulnerable. That is reality.

It was Father’s Day and we spent a few moments checking in with ourselves on the archetype of Father. Many of us went to a deep place in those few moments and ultimately, the circle of women supported those who went deep with love, caring inquiry, and permission to take the time needed to process the feelings that came up.

Our guest for the evening was Claytie Mason, who lead us in an exercise called “Here I am. Here I stand.” Although a very simple exercise, we each found it not easy. It required us to enter the room, stand in front of everyone, be completely still, say “Here I am. Here I stand.” and look each person in the eye and then walk out of the room, remaining in our power the whole time. It’s one thing to look at that ‘assignment’ and feel nervousness or outright resistance about really doing it, and quite another (enlightening) experience to do it and feel what it’s like to stand and be who you truly are with witnesses. It was a very powerful and empowering experience. We will have Claytie back for more.

This week my daughter left this link on my facebook wall and I’m sharing it here, because it’s a video that demonstrates the rawness and boldness of this concept of taking a stand for being who we truly are, regardless of what anyone in the room reflects in terms of support or judgment.