Voices of the Sacred Feminine
Voices of the Sacred Feminine is a space where women’s stories, poems, prayers, and reflections are gathered like threads in a tapestry. Each entry comes from a different voice, yet together they create a chorus—raw, honest, tender, and strong.
This series was born from the belief that the feminine is not one voice but many. By sharing our words, we remember that our experiences are connected—that your healing echoes into mine, and my story may help illuminate yours.
What you’ll read here are contributions from women in this community. May they inspire you, stir something awake in you, or simply remind you that you are not alone.
If you feel called to share your own words, I would love to hold space for them in this ongoing series.
Melissa Napolitano
If my birth wasn’t scheduled as a C-Section…..
How different would I be?
There’s definitely a calmness that arises when I think about the process of being
born naturally through the birthing canal, as opposed to being taken from my
mother’s womb on a day I did not choose, by a stranger I did not know.
I would imagine the act of the natural birthing process almost feels like waking up
from a cozy nap on a warm spring day, stretching your limbs. Waking up gently to
a soft breeze. Easing into existence. Whereas a cesarian section would instead
be similar to being awakened abruptly by a jarring sound or bright light. Feeling
unsteady and ungrounded due to the abrupt change in atmosphere.
This type of scenario is bound to change someone’s personality, not just due to
all the health benefits that go along with the natural birthing process, but the
sense of autonomy in being able to arrive into the outside world when YOU are
ready, and not when someone else decides its time.
Obviously, from an astrological stand point, I would be different because I would
have most likely been born under a different sign. That being Aries instead of
Pisces. Also, all of my planets would most likely be lined up differently. This
would definitely have a profound effect on my personality as a whole.
If I was born when I wanted to be born, regardless of what zodiac sign I was blessed to become,
perhaps I would be a bit more authoritative and sure of myself. I do not believe I lack
confidence in WHO I am, but there are times where I do lack confidence in my decision making
ability. This could stem from not being allowed to make my own decisions even from way back
when. If I was not deemed capable to make such an important decision as to WHEN I was
ready to be born, how could I possibly make ANY decisions about circumstances and situations
throughout my life?
Ruby Dixson
When I was young
my head was in the clouds.
I was searching for truth
and full of doubt.
The childhood years were filled with bliss and joy. No cares, no sorrows, yet remembered. There were no worries for bills or putting food on the table. Oh, if we could stay like that blissful, joyful child. Noone would go hungry. Wouldn't we all happily help each other?
But, my body doesn't listen to these musings. Biology takes its predetermined course. I continued to grow and then curvy hips and breasts and hair and hormones. My attitude changed from blissful to distrust. And sometimes fearful as I realized there were others, male and female, that could hurt you. And the hormones! It's an unfair fight. Blindsided you are by the hormones. They compel you to kiss and touch and have sex. One day again, I looked for some truth. What's it all for? This existence, this soul?
The world is big and exciting and wide open and scary. You can do anything!
The body had ideas of its own. It whispered find a mate, find a mate.
One day, I found a mate.
It wasn't long til pregnancy came and my life went that way with babies and then children and teens then adults with babies of their own.
The body is doing great. It's at high performance. It's going overtime.
And forty years later, the body has continued to stay its course. Eyesight is bad, hearing is bad, some joints are bad and thinking is sometimes questionable. But the body is here, and I'm grateful. Gratitude comes easy as you age. Truth comes easier and I have found the profound truth for me. And it's so simple.
'Love is the answer'
Life, if you're lucky, will come full circle. You'll see it all start again in the eyes of your grandchildren. And one day, you'll imagine how they will all carry on without you. And there is freedom in that.
Here are a few other things I've found to be true:
Love as much as you can. You'll never regret it.
Show up for yourself.
Be your own advocate.
Forgive yourself, you're only human.
Have lots of friends.
Work hard.
Routines are good.
Play hard.
Get to know the friends of your kids.
Keep talking to your special person.
Don't forget to love yourself.
