DISQUS

YES! As soon as I read sensous vs. sensual I thought sensual is power because it implies that energy is directed outward and is more active in nature. The world is very frightened of women's sensuality and I think women are frightened of their own (I know I can be and hear myself saying "tone it down Courtney, don't be too out there"). I think we know as women that our sensuality and sexuality are our power source - and fear that this can get us is big trouble. And of course if everyone lived from a place of pleasure and open expression rather than struggle and witholding, I'm certain the world would explode :)!!

I have to take a breath even as I answer this question! Love really takes my breath away - it's completely visceral. Sometimes it feels like I only have to take a moment to feel my heart and then I experience everything differently. My work, my relationships, my environment - it's really rose colored glasses. I even love people who drive me crazy!! Sometimes I need to be really conscious of not protecting my heart so I can feel and sometimes the feeling just takes me by surprise. Sunshine and the beach, my partner's warm glow (which reminds me of sunshine and the beach!), my kitty's belly, great food and wine and candlelight, music that gets deep inside, babies and birth, watching people (and myself) grow, being part of a group, activism and powerful self-expression, the universe reminding me internally and externally that I am fully supported.