SAE stands for Sexual Abuse Energy, Sexual abuse energy is a deeply impactful and pervasive phenomenon that extends beyond acts of physical abuse to include non-physical interactions that can be equally damaging. Its insidious nature makes it difficult to identify and confront, yet understanding its existence is a critical part of the journey towards eradication.…
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In the quest to eradicate sexual abuse energy from our planet, a question often arises: “What does loving myself, let alone feeling love for myself alive in my body, have to do with this monumental task?” This is a question that I have been asked repeatedly in recent years, and it’s an excellent one, with…
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When I mention the term “somatic self-love,” I often see puzzled expressions. It’s a term not commonly encountered, yet it represents a concept so intrinsic to our well-being. And once people grasp what it means, the next question is invariably, “How do I cultivate it?” Why is it so difficult for us to love ourselves?…
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In its ebb and flow, life unfurls a myriad of emotions – joy, sorrow, love, grief, and everything in between. These emotions are etched deep within our bodies and stored in our cellular memory. It’s not just our experiences that reside within us but also the emotional legacies of our lineages. One of the things…
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The celestial dance deeply influences our lives, subtly weaving its rhythm into our moods, behaviors, and spiritual growth. The cosmos is not just a spectacle to admire from afar but a living, breathing entity that we are an integral part of. Astrological events, from the ebbs and flows of the moon to the grand ballet…
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As the creator of the somatic self-love approach, I’ve drawn heavily from established theories such as Antonio Damasio’s Somatic Marker Hypothesis and the seminal work of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. Somatic Marker theory hypothesizes that our emotional experiences leave physiological imprints or ‘markers’ on the body, which influence our future decision-making and emotional responses.…
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Grief is a profound and deeply personal journey that can invite us into a space of deep self-understanding and compassion. In this journey, we can learn how to grieve gracefully, respecting our feelings so that we can fully love ourselves and experience the life of love in our bodies. Grief can feel overwhelming, but it’s…
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“In the process of feeling our grief, we are, in fact, performing a radical act of embodied love for ourselves.” Daniella Matutes The journey towards somatic self-love is often perceived as a linear, only “good” feelings trajectory: a path that, once embarked upon, leads towards positive self-affirmation and acceptance. This simplifies the complex emotional roadmap…
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As I continue to write and talk about Somatic Self-Love, many people have asked the question, “why is it so hard to love myself?” They go onto say, “you talk about the felt-sense of self-love… feeling love for myself as a sensation in my body… I don’t even know what that means. I’m pretty sure…
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Somatic self-love is the practice of cultivating love, acceptance, and compassion for ourselves through bodily awareness and sensory experiences. It involves connecting with our physical bodies, emotions, and sensations to develop a more profound understanding and appreciation of ourselves. Somatic self-love goes beyond intellectual or cognitive self-acceptance, focusing on the direct, felt experience of love…
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