Clitimony from Niquita from South Africa

"Anxiety and stress have filled up the spaces around me lately and I’ve been overwhelmed with this unshakable sense of urgency. Entering into a new season feels exciting but also comes with huge financial, spiritual, emotional and physical preparation. I’ve had two anxiety attacks in my life, both have occurred within the last 2 years. The first was when I was stuck in Namibia and had to return back to Australia due to circumstances outside of my control. The other being last week when I had decided to quit a job that I felt didn’t align with my spiritual or mental well-being. This has resulted in physical aches, fatigue and a distrust of self.

When the stresses of the mind makes its way into the body the first thing we let go of is our need for pleasure in order to make space for anxiety. I’ve allowed myself to submit to the stress and ignored my body entirely only creating further heartache, pain and shame.

My body has felt heavy and I’ve struggled to see it’s beauty lately. Self pleasure and masturbation started to feel like a chore. I felt detached. My spiritual practice had little to no place in my day to day. After my eye surgery yesterday I felt even worse: I can’t work, drive or even turn the lights on.

Today, I’ve been intentional in seeking to reconnect to my body as more than just a physical vessel but a spiritual entity that doesn’t require perfection of any kind.

I am divine. I am flawed. I am whole. I am not my anxiety. I am beautiful.

Today my body demands rest. I’m dancing with the lights off and my eye patch fully intact.

I’m coming home to my essence of sensuality and loving every part of this incredible human experience.

Light, dark and wild.

If you can relate to any of this I stand with my heart in agreement and my hand extended. Join me in reclaiming dominion over your own mental, spiritual and physical well-being

from my heart to yours 🕊"

Clitimony by Aurelia from Australia

" This pendant is more than just a symbol, it makes me feel empowered and strive to honor my body.

Being in touch with ourselves is the greatest gift we could give ourselves".

@foreverrollin

Clitimony by Sami from Australia

Being 32 is the best age for me, I am finally honouring my body and my womanhood and this pendant speaks so much for me right now in my life - I feel very connected to it".

@consciouslivin_withsami

At what age do we come to terms with the fact that we need to focus more on the health of our bodies and mind. As women, we have a constant reminder that our bodies demand a level of awareness of our cycles and changes.

I speak from a personal experience, through my own journey of my body that Sami has made me reflect on. After being on birth control since I was 16, I have not felt the natural rhythms of my body for years. Of course, I experience my monthly flow, however, I do not know what it feels like to ovulate and be truly in touch with my body.

For the first time in years, I will feel and be in touch with my body as it adjusts to life without birth control hormones. I am using the app Natural Cycles to help me understand more about my cycle and of course as a natural contraceptive.

We all reach a point in our lives where it's time to listen and concentrate on the health of our bodies, Sami has moved to a fully natural lifestyle, which you can learn more about through her Instagram @consciouslivin_withsami. When does your journey start?