What does it mean to be feminine? What does it mean to be masculine? More importantly, what does it look like to be connected with our divine masculine and feminine? These polarities are present in all of us; sometimes we display balanced energy and other times we are completely out of whack. In order to address an unbalanced energy, we must first know what balance looks like. Sacred masculine energy looks nothing like the toxic masculinity we’ve come to recognize in patriarchal society. Similarly, sacred feminine energy is in direct opposition to the clinging, desperate energy we see in the unbalanced feminine. As we wander through the woods on this misty afternoon, get in touch with the energy within you, it’s time to meet the sacred! 

What am I reading?

https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalking

The Lanterns of Lost Memories by Sanaka Hiigari

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins  

What’s playing on repeat?

Say it Ain’t So by Weezer

What’s for dinner? 

Southwest Black bean and Sweet Potato Bowl 

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp olive oil for roasting
• Salt and pepper to taste

Dressing Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Dice potatoes, coat in olive oil and salt and pepper, spread onto lined cookie sheet. Bake until fork tender. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Wash and chop veggies. Whisk together dressing ingredients. Compile bowls with quinoa, sweet potatoes, beans, veggies, and drizzle with dressing. Enjoy! 

Greek Yogurt Cookie Dough

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon whey protein powder (vanilla, cookie dough, or unflavored)
• 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy)
• Sweetener of choice, to taste
• 1 teaspoon chocolate chips

Instructions:

• Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, protein powder, peanut butter, and your chosen sweetener. Stir until smooth and creamy.
• Adjust Consistency: Gradually add milk if needed to achieve your desired texture. The amount of milk will depend on the thickness of the yogurt and protein powder.
• Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips to complete your cookie dough.
• Serve or Chill: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for a cool treat later.

Articles:

https://iamsahararose.com/blog/what-is-divine-feminine/

https://medium.com/@tanyanatazsha/9-powerful-ways-to-connect-with-the-divine-feminine-e547c94ccc8a

https://lonerwolf.com/divine-masculine/

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