October | Into the Shadows

This October, our theme is Into the Shadows.

It’s Spooky Season, muahahaha, which means the perfect time to play with all the parts of ourselves that feel a little dark, mysterious, or even scary. Halloween is more than costumes and candy. It’s an invitation to explore the hidden corners within us.

When I say “shadows,” I’m talking about the parts of ourselves we’ve pushed away. The messy, raw, too-much or not-enough pieces that we’ve learned to hide because we thought they weren’t acceptable.

Shame was a big one for me. Shame around my body, my sexuality, feeling desires that didn’t line up with who I thought I was “supposed” to be.

For years, I tried to show up professional, presentable, and perfectly appropriate. I would always do my hair, put on makeup, dress the part, and carefully watch my words. I didn’t swear. I didn’t say anything too bold. I played it safe. That was my “professionalism” shadow, the part of me that hid my real thoughts, feelings, and desires because I was afraid I wouldn’t fit in or worse yet, get fired.

This month, we'll be shadow hunting, which is simply the practice of noticing those parts instead of ignoring them and locking them in the basement. We shine a little light and get curious.

✨ Invitation: Take a moment this month to ask yourself:

• What shadow have I been avoiding?

• Where am I shrinking, people-pleasing, or pretending?

• What might happen if I let that part of me step into the light?

Ready to dive into your shadows? Join our priority list for our Intro Experience: Pole & Sensual Arts and start your journey back into your body, your power, and your truth.

Own Your Energy,

Karolyne 💜