By Barbra WhiteCrow
“I rebelliously go towards my joy. I don’t feel fearful, shameful or trapped in ‘what if’s’ like you humans. I love the smell of my urine, musky coat, and furry pungent body. I see you humans deny your own animal bodies’ needs, smells, and joy inspirations. You don’t seem to trust your joy impulses. Pleasure is as essential as your vitamins. You trust the known more than the unknown of spontaneous joy. I am an incredible guide for anyone who has forgotten their passion and creativity. I don’t fear losing anyone’s approval. That is wasted energy. I love playful conflict. I know that only “I” can lead myself to joy. I don’t wait for others to give me permission to do the things that make my tongue waddle in the wind. I like that g.o.a.t. means greatest of all time. I AM pretty great.”
Giving ourselves permission to play helps us remember joy beyond conditions and circumstances. The concept of play has been distorted into overeating, excessive consumption, social media obsession, and addiction. These forms of play are like junk food; they provide temporary pleasure but lack true nourishment.
Engaging in conscious and mindful play can help heal trauma, alleviate body shame, break free from negative thought patterns, and cultivate trust in the light. We often underestimate our fear of conscious pleasure and joy. Have you ever wondered why most people dislike their job and/or life?
There is nothing to genuinely heal, fix, or change. We are simply awakening to what has already been bestowed upon us. The peace, love, and abundance we seek have already been given. Everything is not only energy but also living grace. Life always seeks to move towards more life. Your life is divine; life is God/Goddess, and your life is not separate.
Surrendering to joy, we may encounter fear. It could be fear of what we will find, or simply fear of change. In my 23+ years of providing intuitive readings, divine feminine shaman healing, and training, I have learned that everyone has magic, beauty, and joy within them waiting to be expressed.
Working with women who have forgotten the power of their sensuality, or whose sensuality has been overshadowed by trauma, has taught me that we need to slowly create new pathways in the brain and develop muscle memory to feel safe in our purpose, passion, and sacred sexual life force.”
Our goat Smoochie at Mother Bear Sanctuary rescued two years ago, has been such a great teacher to women and friend to everyone. His favorite joy activity is to see his reflection on our door wall and wag his tongue at himself. You can also find him playfully fighting a tree or rubbing his butt on the trucks bumper.
Divine Feminine Shaman Goat Merging is a concept that symbolizes the union of spiritual wisdom, feminine energy, and the untamed spirit of the goat. It’s about embracing the wild, intuitive, and nurturing aspects of the divine feminine, as embodied by the goat, in our spiritual journey.
- Ask yourself “what joy feels taboo, scary or out of reach?” A luscious two-hour nap, rubbing your whole body with an expensive eye cream, or dancing like no one is watching at your next social event? Become aware of how you deny your joy in little or big ways.
- Then ask “What would it feel like to truly claim my joy? Let your Soul answer you through your breath and body sensations. This is not about getting an answer but rather about tuning your frequency.
- Then ask “What are two little things I can do to rebelliously follow my joy? When you ask the right questions, your Soul, along with the guidance of your Healing Ancestors and Angels, will answer you. They are here to support and guide you on your journey to joy and healing.
In September, we invite you to dive into the feminine mystery of love embodiment, divine feminine shamanism, sacred sexuality, and a supportive community at our Shakti Fire Retreat from the 20th to the 22nd. This retreat will be a transformative experience, filled with healing practices, spiritual guidance, and a nurturing environment. If you prefer to join us online, come join Radical Self love, sensuality power and nature mysticism donation-based workshop Sept 4th 630-9pm. E mail motherbearbarbra@gmail.com to register, or text 734-796-6690 to receive free 20 min session with Barbra White Crow
