Balancing Our Feminine And Masculine Sides.

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If we have ever looked in the mirror and viewed our profile from each side, We may have noticed that the two sides of our face are slightly different from one another. We may notice too that our left hand is similar to but different from our right hand. In fact, these subtle differences pervade both sides of our entire body. Most of us have probably heard of the idea that the right side of our body is masculine and the left side feminine and this may shed some light on how balanced we are in relation to our masculine and feminine qualities. Intuition, feelings, openness, and unselfishness govern the feminine side of our natures. The masculine side is characterized by logic, facts, systems, and self-interest. When we give too much to others to the detriment of ourselves, our feminine side may be overactive and our right side may need strengthening. On the other hand if our life is too rigidly structured, our masculine aspect may be overactive. Maintaining harmony between the left side and the right side, the feminine and masculine, is a key to health and wholeness. We can foster awareness of our own relative state of balance by tuning in to our body. If we close our eyes and scan our body, we may find that most of our ailments, from acne to muscle tension, occur on the left side of our body. This indicates that our feminine aspect is out of balance in some way. Similarly, if we notice a lot of tension in our right shoulder, perhaps our masculine side is overtaxed or weakened. Just noticing an imbalance is the beginning of healing it. Some imbalances may be long-standing, and it may take time to bring our system into equilibrium. We have to remember to be gentle with ourselves and listen to our body. Over time, this can guide us to a dynamic state of inner and outer balance and better health all around.