The Maiden, Mother, and Crone archetypes have long guided women’s understanding of their life phases. However, these archetypes were born in a time—and often from perspectives—that diminished or bypassed a woman’s erotic, primal essence. To live fully embodied, women must reclaim and reintegrate the primal into each phase of their journey.

Have you ever found yourself trying to be “better,” “more,” or even just different in your relationships—whether romantic, platonic, or professional?

We’re often taught that we need to mold ourselves into a more appealing version of who we are to attract the right people or deepen our connections.

But what if the opposite were true?

Over the past few days, I embarked on a journey I didn’t anticipate would feel so sacred: purging photographs from my childhood, my 27-year marriage (now dissolved), and my years as a young mother. As someone shifting into a minimalist lifestyle, I thought this would simply be an exercise in decluttering. Instead, it became a profound ritual of love, forgiveness, and transcendence.

Sometimes the hardest part of growth is letting go.

Letting go of the people, groups, ideas, and paradigms that tethered me to the safety of my past. Letting go of the identities and beliefs I clung to in order to feel secure or seen.

This spiritual expansion—this evolutionary journey—has demanded that I release those old anchors.

Because here's the truth: You can’t create the life your soul craves by holding onto the energy of who you used to be.

Stop Shrinking Yourself to Fit in a Box That Was Never Yours

Have you ever felt the pull to dim your light so others could feel comfortable? To shelve your desires because someone might call you selfish or insensitive or too much? To stay stuck in the hamster wheel of society's expectations instead of stepping boldly into the life that calls you forward?

I used to.

Some people tiptoe through life, careful not to rock the boat or make waves. That has never been my path.

I am the wave.

I’ve come to embrace that my presence, my work, and my words can provoke discomfort. I’ve seen it ignite emotions, unsettle beliefs, and shake the very foundation of what people thought was true.

I’ve been called a disruptor, a catalyst, even a walking trigger.

And I’ve never been more certain that this is my gift.

I long for a life of ease—not the kind that comes from sidestepping discomfort, but the ease that comes from leaning fully into life. From letting every experience—joyful or challenging—show me something essential about myself and inspire me to shape my reality with greater clarity and intention.

Because even the moments that reveal what I don’t want carry their own gift. They awaken my desire to shift, to refine, to call in what I do want.

Imagine a life where every touch, taste, and experience feels like an intentional act of creation—where you are not only present but empowered to shape each moment on your terms. Sensual sovereignty is the art of living this way: reclaiming our fullest aliveness and harnessing the profound power that comes from embracing our sensual experience without reservation.

Through this Reclaiming Our Sensual Vernacular series, we’ve journeyed through the depths of sensuality, pleasure, arousal, intimacy, and the erotic, taking each word back to create a life that is radically and joyously ours.

“Passion” is often painted in bold reds, framed by images of romance or fiery pursuits. It’s a word that society has softened, pigeonholing it into specific areas like romance or hobbies. But what if “passion” was never meant to be confined? What if it could be the guiding force for every aspect of your life?

In this exploration, let’s reclaim passion in its raw, multidimensional form—as a powerful, primal energy source that, when fully honored, leads to a life that’s vibrant, fulfilling, and aligned with who you truly are.

What if intimacy could be experienced in every moment, a quiet pulse of reconnection to the self as you move through your day? Imagine intimacy as a living practice, one that goes beyond romance and into the heart of your everyday existence. 

Rather than saving intimacy for a lover’s embrace or a fleeting glance; it’s about cultivating a presence so profound that even the simplest moments—a sip of tea, a shared laugh, a breath of fresh air—become portals into a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you.

What if pleasure was more than a passing indulgence? Imagine pleasure as a way of life, a state of being that goes beyond fleeting satisfaction to anchor you in presence, power, and possibility. What if pleasure was an inner compass, guiding you to live fully, to be turned on by each moment, and to fully express the essence of who you are?

Society often suffocates the meaning of sensuality to only a form of sexuality, I invite you to take a deeper look at what it truly means to live sensually. 

Sensuality is so much more than intimacy; it’s about how we experience life itself. When we reclaim sensuality, we open ourselves to a profound way of living—one where we savor the richness of each moment, letting our senses connect us to something sacred. This journey isn’t just about pleasure; it’s about living a Life Turned On, fully aligned with presence, purpose, and a sense of the divine.