The power of being witnessed

Reflections on my 39th day of 90 days of Pleasure

I felt lighter yesterday after I sent my words into the world about my summertime sadness. My energy shifted and my inspiration returned. I remembered how powerful it was to be witnessed in community, how sharing a story can unburden, inspire, create bonds, soothe loneliness, deepen kinship. I felt a fire ignite, an excitement building to call in the next round of Pleasure Playground, my vision of what that would look like taking shape.

I woke up this morning carrying that feeling like a torch. It lit me up and propelled me out the door to get out on the water. I paddled across the water marinating in my ideas, my body feeling energized from the tingling excitement. I practiced parts of the Exhilaration Meditation from Urban Tantra by Barbara Carrellas to shake up & distribute the energy. My inspiration fueled more desires.

On my way back across the water I spoke my desires out loud, allowing time after each one was spoken to feel the resonance in my body. Letting the excitement linger. Feeling the tingle each time I spoke a new desire.

Tonight I attended a Lion’s Gate sound bath in Refuge. Visions of my desires came to me taking shape in vignettes of future memories. I savored the details, watching as each vignette formed. The sound bowls magnified the resonance I felt in my body from witnessing my desires. 

Wow, what a powerful shift since yesterday. I am so grateful for these practices that make me feel richly resourced.