Darling woman, do you find yourself constantly in crisis? Do you find that you never have time for yourself, your needs, and your desires, because you're constantly solving other peoples' problems? Do you feel a sense of chronic anxiety, that you're never fully safe, secure, grounded, protected, cared for, or valued? Do feel guilty, apologetic or attacked whenever you try to assert your boundaries? Are you continuously exhausted?

Are you exhausted in a way that physical rest and sleep will not address?

First, take a moment with your hand on your heart. Feel and know that this is nothing to be ashamed of. You have a huge capacity for love and giving, and you deeply desire for those around you to be happy and fulfilled.

Your first step towards healing will be to turn that incredible capacity for love and generosity back towards yourself. Imagine that you, in all of your tender love, can put your arms around yourself. What feelings come up for you as you hold yourself?

Your first step is to do something, no matter how small, for yourself every day. It could be as simple as taking a walk, buying yourself flowers, taking time to journal, or getting yourself a tasty treat. Gently, without force, begin to approach the idea that your needs and desires matter. That they are essential for your wellbeing. Massive shifts can happen just from these small actions- saying no when you need to, getting extra rest, taking time for yourself. In treating yourself with love and attention, you begin to show the world and those around you how you deserve and expect to be treated. Try it and see where it takes you!

And as always, I am here for you if you need more support. My website offers free resources for this type of healing, as well as more in-depth offerings based on your needs (if link isn't "clickable," you can copy and paste into a new window) www.booksofeden.com/resources

My darling woman, have you felt that it is not safe to express your deep wisdom and femininity? Have you felt that models for "action" and "striving" and "making things happen" are so foriegn (and even painful) to your deep, sensitive way of being that you simply opt out of it all? Do you feel undiscovered, as though you have so much to offer but no one seems to notice? Do you find yourself in relationships, careers, and circumstances that chronically undervalue you?

I am here to invite you slowly, gently, at your own pace, out of your shell. You are absolutely correct that pushing, striving, forcing, proving and defending are foreign to your gentle, sensitive nature. The good news is, there is a natural way of expression within you that is so deeply magnetic that none of that stuff- none of that going against your natural way- is necessary for you to realize your deep desires.

Your first step toward fulfilling your natural expression, attracting people who appreciate you, and stepping out into the world in an empowered, natural way, is to ask yourself the simple, revolutionary question, "what do I truly desire?" Not "what is practical," or "what is it that other people want for me?" or, "what have I been told would make me happy," but "what do I desire?" These desires of the heart, when allowed to speak, are powerful magnets for a life of fulfillment and joy. Let your heart speak, and take time to listen. Let yourself be surprised- the answer may be unexpected, and it may evolve over time.

And as always, I am here for you if you need more support. My website offers free resources for this type of healing, as well as more in-depth offerings based on your needs: (if link isn't "clickable," you can copy and paste into a new window). www.booksofeden.com/resources

Dearest woman, do you find that you are continuously adjusting and adapting yourself to meet the needs of those around you? Do you take on tasks or obligations that are uninspiring and unfulfilling? Do you serve the best interests of others without thinking about your needs, your desires, and your best interests? Do you find that you can easily change and adapt to be whatever a person or situation demands? Have you tried to start lots of new projects, relationships, and lifestyles, and ultimately found that none of them could really gain traction? Have you tried on so many masks that you have lost touch with the deep, beautiful, unique you that lives underneath it all? Do you fear deep down that who you really are just isn't quite enough?

It is time to let those masks drop. You have a powerful, beautiful, radiant, completely unique expression of self that is pulsing under the surface, just waiting to emerge. You have so many strengths- you are highly sensitive, attuned, aware and responsive. You have a deep capacity to listen for, not just the surface level of words and actions, but the deep, energetic exchanges that are happening around you. You have an incredible capacity for compassion and love, and my dearest woman, it is time now to turn all of that inward, toward your beautiful, radiant, unique self.

Your first step is very simple and, in your case, possibly earth-shattering. I invite you to listen deep within for the pulse of joy that wants to guide you. For just a few days, I invite you to say yes only when that pulse of joy is present. This may mean clearing time for you to listen inwards. It may mean taking a few days in solitude with just a pen (or a paintbrush!) and a journal or sketchbook. It may mean saying no to people you love and care about. It may mean disappointing people if you realize that a previous "yes" you said does not resonate with the light and joy of your heart. I promise, when you go through with the wrong obligations, when you go against the guidance of your heart, it ultimately creates more harm in the long run. So give yourself the gift of joy, and let yourself be guided, step by step, into your truest expression.

And as always, I am here for you if you need more support. I offer free resources for this type of healing, as well as more in-depth offerings based on your needs: (if the link isn't "clickable," you can copy and paste into a new window) www.booksofeden.com/resources

My dear, strong, capable, independent woman! Do you find yourself everyone's "go-to" for solving problems? Do you find that, when there's a job to be done, you seem to be the one to shoulder it? Do you find that you seem to work harder than the people around you, yet you're not compensated or recognized fairly for your effort, expertise, and competence? Do you find that you have many worldly accolades, accomplishments, and credentials, but somehow not a lot of opportunity? Do you find youself vaguely dissatisfied, restless, and frustrated despite many outward signs of success? Do you find it difficult to accept support, help, and even affection from others without immediately feeling the need to reciprocate? Do you find that you're harshly critical towards yourself for perceived imperfections, mistakes, and missteps, being far harder on yourself than you would towards others in a similar situation? Do you possibly have a history of eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and/or acute anxiety?

My darling, powerful, capable warrior woman, know first that you are not alone. You have been going so long forging your way, facing down fears, taking on challenges. You have become strong and independent, focused and competent. Yet, deep down, you have a softer, gentler, more fulsome yearning that cannot be met by this driven way of being. Deep down, your radiant, expressive feminine self, your own unique Inner Maiden, is asking to be seen, heard, held, and received. You have a sensitive, intuitive, compassionate feminine heart that is not nourished by competence and accomplishments, but by movement, joy, beauty, and connection. This Inner Maiden is not concerned with being perfect, she simply wants to express fully, unselfconsciously, and without fear or judgment.

There are so many out there who yearn to connect with you deeply, to love and support you simply because of who you are. You deserve to be admired and respected, received and loved in all of your fullness, your vulnerability, your unique, untamed beauty, and your empowered, heart-centered expression.

To begin to contact your Inner Maiden, I invite you into movement. I invite you to tune into your body as an instrument and see how it wants to move. Without thinking, without trying, without questioning it, let it move in whatever way it wants. Even if you feel silly! Let your body show you the places that want to be held, seen, and opened. Let your body show you the tender places where you may be cut off or shut down from feeling. As you move, you may find yourself making sounds, singing or saying unexpected things. Let your body express. Then, give it whatever it asks for without questioning whether it's practical or "good" for you. Maybe a bath, or chocolate, or a massage, aromatherapy, or even a shopping trip to buy yourself a dress or skirt that unlocks a whole new energy of your expression. Tuning into your wise, knowing, beautiful body is the first step toward unlocking your deep feminine expression.

And as always, I am here for you if you need more support. My website offers free resources for this type of healing, as well as more in-depth offerings based on your needs: (if the link isn't "clickable," you can copy and paste into a new window) www.booksofeden.com/resources