the shadow and the light - photo therapy session

I am in my 39th year as an embodied soul on this Earth.

I am a mother, wife, daughter, soul sister, yogini, astrologer, hair stylist, truth-seeking, self growth junky, magic spreading woman that has been on an in depth healing journey for the past 8 years.

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I’ve been shedding

layer by layer the illusions that disguise my true, authentic self. A process that is never ending. A continuation of refinement of self, through intentional evolution.

Why?

Because as I continue on my path of self growth, I wanted to honor and witness myself in this moment as the strong, gentle, wild woman, Goddess that I am!

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It has been a journey

to be able to confidently embody and express this side of myself. As an intuitive being, I knew Molly was the soul sister to co-create this magic with and holy shit was I right!!!!

I met Molly through a transformational six month shadow work journey this past year. When she said she was coming to Colorado to offer Goddess Sessions, every cell in my body was screaming.....YES!!!!!

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This session came to fruition as a radical, self loving gift of accomplishment after completing a six month shadow work journey, that came to completion the same month of Ryder's passing 8 years ago.

Eight years ago I lost my son Ryder during child birth.

Words cannot express the pain of this experience.

Through the deep pain, I was guided by my angel on a path of transformation and healing in the most soulful way.

He truly guided, and continues to guide me back to myself again and again.

I wanted to capture the shadow and the light of my being.

The Goddess that has risen from the depths of darkness to shine her bright light and be a way shower for others to have the courage and strength to do the same.

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Before my session,

I had feelings of nervousness for sure, but the butterflies in my belly were mostly from excitement! I had to work through feelings of negative body image.

I ultimately came to the realization that divine timing was on my side and my body is a reflection of the journey I was here to capture. "Imperfection is beautiful" is the mantra I kept telling myself.

Empowerment.

I kept coming to this word, EMPOWERMENT is what was fueling my mind, body and spirit in preparation and during my session.

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In the beginning I started out feeling a little self conscious, this was my first time ever doing a photoshoot!

That feeling quickly shifted as Molly lovingly guided me through movement, breath and posture.

It felt familiar, like yoga in action.

She is a magical creature who made me feel so beautiful, comfortable and confident.

The fact that we were out in nature, on the land, mountains and river that I have the privilege to call home, also brought a feeling of ease and comfort to my nervous system. All of my senses were activated in the serene location we chose...the visual beauty of the rock faces, the trees and the water, the smell of sage in the air, the gentle breeze that kissed my skin, and the sound of the river rolling down the mountain, it was perfection!

The moment that sticks out to me is

the transformation from the embodiment of my "light" Goddess form, which expresses herself naturally from me, (and is what I believe most others see in me) into my "shadow" Goddess form.

We started with my whimsical, gentle, ethereal self and

I will never forget the moment that I stripped the white dress and flower crown and emerged as the raw, wild woman, Wolf Goddess that resides within me!

I felt so FREE, howling in the middle of the wilderness was so powerful! The emotions that came roaring out was the part of me that had been suppressed deep down in my womb for so long.

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There was a profound release that took place on that mountain.

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The Wolf is so resonant of the woman I am in this moment and having the space to embody, play with and OWN this part of myself is something that will bring chills to my bones forever!

Molly created such a safe space for me to step into my most authentic self.

It felt so liberating to be seen in this way, even as vulnerable and exposed as I was in the moment!

After my session I felt jacked up in the best way possible lol! I was on a natural high from the adrenaline of the day and had a smile on my face for days.

I could feel myself radiating from the inside out and I did not expect to feel so comfortable stripping down my clothing lol!

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My session left an imprint on my heart and my soul. The feelings of empowerment, liberation and authenticity will forever be evoked within me each time I reflect on the art work created that day.

If you have been called to consider doing a session with Molly I would say JUST DO IT!!!!!

You are being called for a reason.

If money is an issue, don't let it stand in your way. Manifest, or as I like to say "Womanfest"!!
We are such powerful beings and this experience is life changing!

You will forever carry with you the treasures created on your magical, special day.

You deserve to give yourself the gift of empowerment!

I believe the more we can individually and authentically step into our power, the more we are able to get clear and align with our soul's purpose, which contributes to the vibration of the collective as a whole and this precious life we are gifted here on Earth. Raise the frequency by shining and sharing your beauty!

So much gratitude for you Molly. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world. It was an absolute honor to be held

 

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