Welcome to 2023! As we head into a new year, I find myself noticing the energy of a "fresh start" and reinvention.
As I get older, I am more and more thankful for these moments of invitation to reflect on what was and dream into what will be.Today, I find myself reflecting on the word embodiment and how this relates to the reclaiming/renewal work we must do as those who have experienced the physical violation of s*xual trauma.
By definition, embodiment is "a tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling."
When I think about the embodiment of trauma, the associated qualities that come to mind are a collapsed physical frame, darting or vacant eyes, low or blocked energy, lack of balance, instability, sallow skin tones, dark circles under the eyes, and restlessness (just to name a few).
The associated feelings that come to mind are depression, anxiety, anger, shame, hypervigilance, dysregulation, numbness, loneliness, disconnected, dissociation, fear, lack of confidence, low self-worth, and guilt (just to name a few).
I am overwhelmed by a visual of the millions of people who are walking representations of wounded embodiment.
Now lest you think, "Dang Rachel, what a downer!", here's something wonderful about embodiment.
Synonyms are "realization" and "manifestation".
This, my dearest ones, is the mission at hand. Shedding the "body, mind, spirit" of trauma and embodying (realizing, manifesting) wholeness, healing, "beyond survivingness".
Such that the tangible qualities and feelings shift to peacefulness, confidence, groundedness, self-esteem, creativity, aliveness, vitality, empowerment, playfulness, relaxation, bright eyes, standing tall, taking up space, freshness, emotional regulation, stability, and more!
Now I know you may be thinking that all sounds like a pipe dream, but I promise it's not!
The great news is there are many pathways to reinvention, reclaiming, renewal, manifestation!
Some of my favorite body/brain based strategies can be found here (and I'll be adding more to this series this year):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efIK8AAjEV0&list=PLNep_itXNVQZeIFWUESNj9wcne3crrdNE
And keep your eye out for this month's podcast that explores the transformational power of sound healing.
And for sure the Beyond Surviving program is my own pathway that I've been using and teaching others to use since 2007!
A new image starts to take shape. A world filled with millions of people who are walking representations of empowered embodiment.
As always, if there's anything I can do to be a support to you in your journey from wounded to empowered, don't hesitate to reach out!
To manifesting,
Watch this video to learn more about the importance of s*x as a choice vs. and obligation.
What is one feeling or quality of empowered embodiment that you can focus on cultivating this month?
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Pleasure transcends s*xuality; Sensual Self is here to help you embrace it. This guided journal is a self-written manual for your unique sensuality. With interactive, thought-provoking questions, you'll be guided to map and explore the inner landscape of your body—the textures, shapes, tempos, and temperatures that bring you bliss.
READ MORE HERE!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
NOW ENROLLING
ONLY 3 SPOTS AVAILABLE
TUESDAYS, 3p-5p PT / 5p-7p CT / 6p-8p ET
Starting FEBRUARY 7th
16 weeks meeting via phone/zoom
Join Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach, Rachel Grant for this down-to-earth and transformational group program!
Registration closes 1/31.
in partnership with CPTSD Foundation
JANUARY 9th
Hope
As survivors going through the healing process, it’s beyond difficult at times to have hope. We may not even want to hope because we don’t feel able to withstand any more hurts and disappointments. And yet hope is what keeps us from death and pulls us toward life. Without hope, we can’t heal.
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