Shannii Maree – Strong Without Realising
Life, seen through a woman becoming stronger than she realised
I have awoken feeling vulnerable and tender. Last night I released something during a beautiful cacao and conscious clubbing celebration. My entire body felt it and feels tender today and I honour that. And also I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve said “I just fucking love my life so much” To either myself
5 days supporting a life changing retreat. My son-in-laws 21st. Then one of my sisters 40th birthday weekend. All people I love. All things I love doing. And also here I find myself desiring to be alone more than I have in a long time. Feeling like I need to be everywhere and yet belong
Societal conditioning tells me that I should be worried. (I’m not) That it’s not ok to have close relationships with the opposite sex. (It is) That you should only get your needs met by your partner. (Nope) I call bullshit. Humans originally were raised in tribes. Where we all lent on each other and had
I actually really love it when people tell me what they see in me or think of me Why? Because in truth, it’s actually me reflecting back to them the human that they are. Sometimes they don’t even realize it. And it’s the most beautiful thing to witness. The way some people see me is
You can stop telling me how to think Stop telling me how to feel Stop telling me I’m not doing enough Stop insisting what I see is wrong Stop agreeing with me for fear of an argument Stop only half listening And Start trying to see with eyes that aren’t yours Start responding after taking
I could be happy and smiling but deep down wondering why I actually wasn’t good enough or how I could do or be better. I still have my moments of questioning sometimes. But then I heard the lesson of ‘maybe people aren’t giving you recognition because you need to give it to yourself first’. Holy
Thank you. Two simple words. On my walk this morning I was doing what I do and dancing along to one of my fav songs in my own world. No care for who might see me. Next thing I know this older woman is next to me with two beautiful samoyeds with a big beautiful
Today my Coach told me I was taking the easy way. And as soon as she said it I knew she was right. The easy way means I get to stay in the idea of helping people without actually causing someone pain. What if I say the wrong thing? What if what I say causes
Embodiment is not just being in your body. Embodiment is not just dancing in your underwear saying you love your body. It’s can be a part of it but it’s not all of it. I’m tired of the repeated programs being played out. Love your body, but only if it looks like this. Don’t love
I am a woman who will drink soft drink while eating a salad. The type who will visit the mob museum and follow it up with the Titanic exhibit when in Vegas. The type of woman who will gladly jump in the water with sharks and even swim towards them but almost break down and
