So what does Divine Feminine Energy mean?  What is it?  What does it look like?  How does it feel?  The answers will be different for each of us, of course.  But there are also similar characteristics that we will all experience.

In a general sense, I want to share with you the answers to those questions and more.  But before I do that, I need to define the phrase Divine Feminine Energy.  For the purposes of this article, that definition is:  "The nature of or being a deity with power of gentleness and compassion."

Now, when we tap into our being or recognize the deity of the Feminine, we are connecting to a source of power of gentleness and compassion.  That's a pretty good start, but I have to say again that it is only a start.  The Divine Feminine Energy within is so much more than words and definitions can fully express.  This power of gentleness and compassion is just a small portion of the things that we receive when in the state of the Divine Feminine.

By way of comparison, I'd like to explain the differences in Divine Masculine Energy.  Masculine is associated with words such as power . . . strength . . . self control.  The Divine Masculine would then look like absolute power, unlimited strength and total self control. And these aspects are to be sought after.  Our Divine Masculine Energy centers on obtaining, while our Divine Feminine is all about receiving.

The difference between obtaining and receiving is also at the heart of the differences between most religions/spirituality groups and mysticism.  In most religions and some forms of spirituality, you are performing acts . . . rituals . . . prayers, etc., to attain fulfillment; to make you "good enough" to have God or The Divine in your life.  With mysticism, you are aligned to the Divine Feminine aspect of God, allowing yourself, i.e., your Higher Self, to know that you are already all that you need to be in the "Divine" place.  In fact, you received all that you need before your body even came into being.

Let's now focus on how we bring ourselves into that state of the Divine Feminine.  For most of us, it's a gradual process.  There are, for lack of a better word, "steps" to take.  Listening to mantras, chants or prayers is usually a wonderful way to align yourself with the Energy.  Earlier, I said earlier that prayers are used in the Masculine practice, but notice the difference between listening (Feminine, receiving) and chanting, speaking (Masculine, achieving).  There are prayers, chants and mantras that bring us into the Divine Feminine.  Or we can also create something ourselves.

As you listen, it is important that you focus on the heart chakra.  Some traditions focus behind the chakra, while others place their focus in front of the heart chakra.  Either way works.  After a period time, depending on how long you spend meditating, you turn off the manta/chant/prayer and slip into the silence, all the while focusing on the heart chakra.  While in the silence, you can think of love itself, of being surrounded by the loving arms of the Divine Mother or being rocked in her arms, or whatever allows you to open your heart chakra more, as you feel the silence.  Thoughts will come . . . bless them and let them pass.  It is the nature of the mind to think, and for most people it can take a lifetime to fully control this aspect.  So don't force it (again, this is the masculine energy).  Allow yourself to receive, to thank the thought and then go back to focusing on the loving energy.

It is within this silence that the folks at my retreats experience feelings of completeness, wholeness, unconditional love, contentment, fullness.  These are experiences of the Divine Feminine.  She is all that and much more.

As we practice this technique daily, those feeling we receive begin to become more of a part of our lives.  They extend further and further into our day.  While being in the Divine Presence more, we begin to accept and receive her Divine plan, which is that everything is happening for a reason.  Once we are able to receive this and be in this place throughout the day, it relieves so much suffering in our lives.  Knowing all that has gone on before has helped me get to where I am today.  

And what a wonderful place that is!  Imagine walking through your day with deep feelings of love, compassion, and gentleness to yourself and those you meet.  This is our part in creating World Peace.  And all you have to do is to open your heart and acknowledge the Divine Feminine that has always been present in you, and live from your heart more and more each day.  By doing that, each of us will bring about more world peace then anything the United Nations can bring about.  It just takes one heart touching another and that heart knowing it all begins and ends with love, Herself, our Divine Feminine Energy/God within each of us.