The Divine Feminine & Stress: Returning to Balance
For years, I lived out of balance.
Working in the construction industry, I was often referred to as an “ice queen” — emotionless, direct, always in control. To thrive in a male-dominated environment, I had unconsciously pushed myself fully into my masculine energy: structured, logical, and fiercely protective. It served me at the time, but it also left me stressed, disconnected, and carrying the heavy weight of always having to “perform.”
The truth is, when we live only in our masculine energy, stress becomes our baseline. We push, we hustle, we prove — but we forget how to soften, to receive, to flow. For me, it took burnout, fibromyalgia, and sheer exhaustion before I realised something had to change.
That change came through rediscovering the divine feminine within me.
The divine feminine is not weakness — it is the power of intuition, compassion, creativity, sensuality, and flow. It’s the energy that allows us to nurture, to listen to our bodies, and to connect deeply with ourselves and others. When balanced with the divine masculine (our structure, discipline, drive), the two energies create harmony — just like yin and yang.
Stress and the Feminine Energy
When we are cut off from our feminine side, stress shows up as:
Feeling disconnected from our bodies
Ignoring emotions or suppressing them
Living in constant “doing” mode
Experiencing burnout, anxiety, or physical illness
Reconnecting with the feminine brings the antidote: space, softness, rest, and an ability to trust ourselves again.
My Journey Back to Feminine Alignment
My journey hasn’t been linear. I had to learn to let go of control, to allow myself to feel emotions instead of armouring up, and to listen to my intuition rather than just logic. I learned to weave softness into strength, to bring compassion into boundaries, and to live in alignment with both energies instead of rejecting one.
Today, my work with Hikari Soul is rooted in this balance. Reiki, coaching, and energy work have given me not only healing but a framework to support others who feel disconnected, stuck in stress, or out of balance.
I believe that healing stress isn’t about doing more — it’s about finding harmony within ourselves. It’s about welcoming back the divine feminine we’ve forgotten, and allowing her to stand alongside the masculine in balance and peace.
A Reflection for You
Where in your life are you pushing, forcing, or living only in your masculine energy?
How might you invite more feminine energy — rest, intuition, flow — into your daily rhythm?
The path to stress relief and alignment isn’t found in extremes, but in the beautiful dance of both sides of who we are.
