Based on feedback I’ve had, it’s likely the first chapter will change, so for now, think of it as conversation starter for our first gathering (Friday September 23rd at 4pm BST).
The spirit behind our gathering is to give you a space to find the gems that might be buried in your own story. I’m sharing my story as a doorway, window, bridge, signpost or some other thing that might offer a clue as to where to find the treasure in your own body, heart, and life.
We can take the conversation wherever it wants to go, and in case you’re someone who likes some prompts to grease the wheels, here are some questions we might want to lean in to.
Note, there’s no way we’ll cover all these prompts (and we may not get to any of them!). We’re gonna pace ourselves and stay true to what feels good in our bodies.
Also note, this isn’t a study group, and there’s no right or wrong responses, and you never have to share if you don’t want to. It may feel better for you just to reflect on these privately, which is totally cool. You’re still welcome to join us and just be with us in the moment.
What do hear/see/feel when you catch a glimpse of your reflection?
Have you ever been in a place where you felt like you didn’t quite fit in? What did you do about it?
Have you ever been surprised to find yourself in a place that feels like home? What’s been surprising about it?
What does home feel like in your body? How do you know you’re ‘home’?
Have you ever felt completely free to enjoy what your body loves? Food, or other pleasures? Where did that freedom come from?
What’s the story you’ve been told about what your body is supposed to look like naked? What’s it like to be around bodies that don’t match with ‘the story’?
Have you ever felt like your body has been liberated from ‘the story’? What have you done to celebrate that?
What does desire feel like in your body? What makes it safe to feel desire?
Are you more likely to say ‘Yes’ to your desires, or are you more likely to shut them down? What helps you open to Yes? What might make you close?
What’s the story you’ve been told about sex and your sexuality? How does that story feel in your body?
The first chapter content is for our paid supporters (you can become one below). Even if that’s not for you, feel free to use these questions for your own quiet reflection or conversation starters with friends.
Lots of love,
Kendra
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