Tanishka - Goddess Wisdom Made Easy: Connect to the Power of the Sacred Feminine through Ancient Teachings and Practices

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To those of you who commit to make the journey to the landscape within may your path be blessed with the light of truth.

Contents

Have you ever wondered why the creator God is said to be male, although its women who give birth? Perhaps youve questioned the fact that in school, we learn more about the deeds of men than those of women? Or thought, What does it mean to be a woman beyond looking sexy and being kind?

If you have an intuitive feeling that theres secret wisdom that youve been denied holding the key to empowering your feminine sense of self this book is for you. Its your yearning and your curiosity that initiated this meeting, so its my pleasure to share with you your ancient birthright of sacred feminine wisdom.

As your guide on this adventure, I feel I should explain what makes me an expert on the subject. So, heres my story. (You may recognize parts of your own story.)

I never thought this is what Id end up doing with my life. Empowering women to live like Goddesses was certainly not an option offered by the careers guidance counselor at my high school. No, my journey with the Goddess began when I got lost

I was 26 and a walking pin-up girl for dysfunction. My primary relationships were with my cat and my gay best friend with whom I was hopelessly infatuated, so there was no happy ending at the end of that rainbow! The way I made my living was also far from fulfilling: I was working alternate nights as a stand-up comedienne and a stripper (occupations that seemed compatible, somehow, at the time).

So, when I wasnt taking my clothes off for money, Id paint myself up, unleash my big hair like a fearful animal attempting to look imposing, and then strut on stage wearing my Glamazon armor, fueled with a caffeinated energy drink. Id then attempt to make drunk men laugh by putting myself down. I dont recommend that as a self-esteem-building exercise.

On other evenings, Id be draped around a pole, trying to feel more like Gypsy Rose Lee than a zoo exhibit, as I seduced men into helping me pay the rent on my overpriced inner-city apartment. Working in such demeaning environments meant a large proportion of my income was spent self-soothing with a toxic array of pot, cigarettes, chocolate, caffeine, and alcohol.

One night, eclipsed by emotional overwhelm, I got down on my knees and said to the Universe: If you want me to be a woman, then send me some f**king role models! Thats when it happened. The Goddess answered my call, and like magic, the life Id known was swept away. I soon found myself in a forest, being initiated into a circle of women at my first Goddess workshop.

Growing up, no one ever told me I was a Goddess, or that I could aspire to be one. My fathers nicknames for me were scruff bucket and dogs breakfast, on account of my wild child appearance. Unlike my sister, who always managed to keep her clothes (and her dolls) neat, clean, and orderly, Id usually have my undergarments protruding and dirt under my fingernails. My dolls hair was matted and defied taming a reflection of my own afro curls.

As the second-born daughter I quickly recognized that my older sister had already fulfilled the role of Daddys girl, so at a young age I gave up on the idea of trying to steal her title. I didnt fit the image of the feminine ideal a good girl with straight blonde hair who was quiet and clean so I rebelled by no longer trying to be feminine.

Instead, I sought attention by being funny and clever. When approval for that wasnt forthcoming, my inner achiever went into overdrive. I started collecting A grades, trophies, certificates, and praise from my teachers.