This article is part of a 5-article series, going into more detailed results for my Feminine Energy Quiz. I invite you to take the quiz and come back to read about your current archetype in more detail!
I did something a bit cheeky and asked ChatGPT to estimate what percentage of women in America are in each of these 5 categories. Though we know it is absolutely speculative that around 25% of American women might be in this category, it’s also not outside the realm of possibility.
I wanted some kind of number to share with you, so that, if you got this result from taking the quiz, you would know that you are clearly not alone. Be very encouraged that you have the term ‘feminine energy’ on your radar!
The Dormant Feminine archetype represents someone who is quite disconnected from their feminine energy. You may suppress your emotions, neglect self-care, and drastically prioritize logic and structure over intuition and flow.
You very likely struggle deeply with your emotions, feelings, your body and perhaps even with being a woman. You may have an intense distrust of men. You may have a cold, calculated personality.
Personality traits can include being quite reserved, overly critical of softness, emotionally guarded, and intensely driven by societal or external expectations.
However, the truth is that this isn't who you really are at your core. Your inner world is rich, deep and multi-faceted.
The Dormant Feminine provides hope - dormant doesn’t mean broken, hopeless or a lost cause. The nature of dormancy is like that of a winter that has gone on for quite a while; she is merely asleep within you, waiting for her particular evocation to awaken. A rose blooms in a different season than does a lilac.
She may be asleep within you due to various reasons; lack of family and community that fostered a healthy feminine energy while growing up, or any kind of shame or abuse or trauma that occurred, or a fear of showing one’s true emotions on the chance that one might be rejected or shunned or belittled.
The Dormant Feminine may also point to a deep discomfort with being female, or what it means to be a woman. There is more external mixed messaging and confusion in our modern world than ever before, while very little true guidance on seeking one’s True Self within.
We can think of the Dormant Feminine like a seed, just waiting for the right conditions and timing to sprout. Like a seed, there is nothing wrong with dormancy; there simply hasn’t been the appropriate harmony of safe community, healthy spiritual guidance, trustable loved ones for your feminine energy to blossom.
Being here, reading this, is like a little bit of encouragement; the frozen soils of a long winter are slowly thawing and your time is coming.
Patience is key; though you might feel hurried to quickly become more comfortable with your feminine side, the healthy feminine must be wooed, courted, cultivated, nurtured and nourished.
This is the path of cultivating a healthy inner relationship with your feminine energy. It is a dance, it takes time, loving attention and listening.
Here are a few things you can start putting into practice today to invite your feminine energy out of dormancy: Learning to embrace vulnerability, creativity, and self-compassion.
1. Embrace Vulnerability
Share personal stories: Open up to a trusted friend about a challenge you’re facing instead of pretending everything is fine.
Ask for help: Admit when you’re struggling, such as at work or in personal tasks, and seek assistance without fear of judgment.
Try something new: Join a class or activity you’ve always been curious about (like dance, painting, or public speaking), even if you’re afraid of being bad at it.
2. Foster Creativity
Start a small creative project: Write a poem, bake a new recipe, or rearrange your living space. It doesn’t have to be perfect—focus on the process, not the outcome.
Play with ideas: Spend 10 minutes a day doodling or brainstorming ideas without self-criticism. Let go of the need for practicality or logic.
Collaborate with others: Partner on a project with friends, like making a vision board or hosting a themed dinner, to spark new ideas and perspectives.
3. Practice Self-Compassion
Reframe self-talk: When you catch yourself being overly critical, pause and ask, “How would I speak to a friend in this situation?”
Take mindful breaks: If you feel overwhelmed, step away to breathe deeply or meditate for a few minutes, reminding yourself it’s okay to rest.
Celebrate small wins: Instead of dismissing minor accomplishments, write them down and acknowledge your effort.
Bring Them Together
Vulnerability & Creativity: Share your creative work with others, like posting a painting online or reading your writing in a group setting.
Vulnerability & Self-Compassion: Acknowledge when fear of failure holds you back and remind yourself it’s okay to make mistakes.
Creativity & Self-Compassion: Let yourself create without expectations. Allow your projects to exist simply because they bring you joy.
By incorporating small, actionable steps like these into your life, you can cultivate a deeper connection with your emotions and your authentic self.
If you haven't taken the Feminine Energy Quiz yet, you can take it here!
If what I’ve shared here has been helpful, and you are ready to awaken your Dormant Feminine Energy, book a free consultation call here and let’s find out how I can support you with your specific desires!
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How regulating your Nervous System helps increase your Feminine Energy
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What your emotions are actually trying to tell you (and how ALL your emotions have positive intentions!)
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Megan
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