Look at your profile in the mirror firstly the one side, then the other and you will notice that the two sides are slightly different from one another.
The same is true of your hands. Considering these subtle differences in the context of the idea that the right side of your body is masculine and the left side feminine, may shed some light on how balanced you are in relation to your masculine and feminine qualities.
Intuition, feelings, openness, and selflessness govern the feminine side of our natures. The masculine side is characterised by logic, facts, systems and self-interest. If you are giving to others in excess to the detriment of yourself, your feminine side may be overactive and your right side may need strengthening, to speak up for yourself, protecting and conserving your energy. If your life is too structured, your masculine aspect may be overactive; developing your feminine aspect will then bring a more creative approach.
Maintaining balance between the left side and the right side, is a key to wholeness. When you close your eyes and scan your body, what do you see? You may find that most of your ailments, from acne to muscle tension, occur on the left side of your body. This might indicate that your feminine aspect is out of balance in some way. Similarly, if you notice a lot of tension in your right shoulder, your masculine side may be 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 your system into equilibrium. Remember to be gentle with yourself and listen to your body. Over time, doing this can guide you to a dynamic state of inner and outer balance.
