On Feeling Pretty – The Used Life
I view the feminine within, first and foremost, as a source of vitality. When I am in sync with the feminine, I feel very strongly myself. I experience myself in a way that feels powerful, sensual,…| The Used Life
I view the feminine within, first and foremost, as a source of vitality. When I am in sync with the feminine, I feel very strongly myself. I experience myself in a way that feels powerful, sensual,…| The Used Life
Artwork by Elowen Digital I do not have children, and for a long time, I believed that raising a child was the singular most important role of the “mother” or “divine mother” archetype. As I’ve mat…| The Used Life
Several of the self-fashioning narratives I’ve written over the past few months have been in response to life events. Nothing major—just some challenges and challenging emotions that needed to be d…| The Used Life
Artwork by Elowen Digital One of the first self-fashioning narratives I wrote when I started this project eight years ago was titled, “On Feeling Like a Woman.” I’ve been thinking of revising that …| The Used Life
Ernest Howard Shepard, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons when the madness knocks at your door, my child, never forget that your ancestors are butterfliesand the trees are your friends I hate the…| The Used Life
A longing to wander tears my heart when I hear trees rustling in the wind at evening. If one listens to them silently for a long time, this longing reveals its kernel, its meaning. It is not so muc…| The Used Life
It perhaps goes without saying that there are certain archetypal influences, or trends, in our personalities that are more dominant than others. That emerge more frequently and that exert a more pr…| The Used Life
I find it helpful to think of the feminine archetypes as potential sources of inner power. If I can consciously harness their energy, they will serve as a wellspring of richness, texture, and vital…| The Used Life
Artwork by Willow from Thelostcauldron Since I resumed this self-fashioning project in January, I feel as if I have been working at a break-neck pace. It’s been incredibly rewarding to see this pro…| The Used Life
If you’re sad, add more lipstick and attack. A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life. -Coco Chanel For me, Sunday is a day of slow, rejuvenating routines. I often spend Sunday morning…| The Used Life
Artwork by Elowen Digital if you see me in heaventell the gardener i lived sumptuously as pomegranates do I awoke this morning with a desire to publish a post on the subject of creating ambiance, o…| The Used Life
