Ying and Yang

[Inna]

well, I suppose this is exactly about the battle of heart and mind both rightful in ownership of their territory yet, in becoming whole, they play a dynamic duo, tagging on each other like tango dancers, in perfect harmony and separate at the same time.
Since becoming, all my effort had been devoted to growth and assuming the image which was always so illusive and for ever untouchable. The more I become the avatar of my soul, the more I tend to need the assumption of absoluteness within the essence and presentation, the want to be seen as one drives my intense quest.

And here is where I come to the opposing forces, or ARE they truly OPPOSING?

Being forceful in my quest, I have become rather bold, despite my shy personality, when I finally let go the pretense and sorrow, I have gained tremendous ease of being with anyone whoever that may be, from friends to folks who stand tall amongst societal hierarchy, they all are just, simple, beautiful, vulnerable, humans to me!

Following such path I set out on a journey I would have never dreamed of when hoping for a miracle. I have become a professional model, lol, meeeee!!!????
Anyway, for a while I was basking in the wonder of being looked at as nothing short of a GG, but there was something which prevented me from flying, something heavy was weighting on my truth.
What that turned out to be, was the fact that I wasn't born a GG, but a boy who have seek the truth since forever.

I have spend countless nights tossing and turning, being bombarded with contradicting feelings on one hand truth, on the other pretense of someone I so wanted to be, a GG. I have posted my struggles here, and elsewhere, and then, not too long ago, one faithful evening I decided that I must get it off my chest, and have posted this truth about me on the professional sites.

I have gotten slew of responses, but astonishingly, all were supportive, and some were exquisitely fantastic, stating that I am unique as we all are, and to share our truth with others seems to be the highest of connections we can make. I had been offered several sessions with now, photographers who would be thrilled to work with ME, not mere pretty clothes hanger, but an individual who has a story to tell, story of becoming true and whole.

[cindi cinnamon]

And here is where I come to the opposing forces, or ARE they truly OPPOSING?




Speaking in purely philosophical terms...... in regards to yin and yang principals, "Duality", or what ever you want to call it...... I don't look at these forces as being "OPPOSING", rather, I view them as being "CONTRASTING".

An example of what I mean by this is.......... "BLACK and WHITE"....... if their were ONLY white, how would you know that is was white, if there were not black to compare it to. One could go on and on, example after example of this principal, but I think one can understand the point.

Contrast helps us to understand what a thing "Is" or "Is not".

Taking the yin and yang principal a little further..... it is traditionally understood in Taoism, that there are no "ABSOLUTES". (signified in the yin/yang symbol as small black and white dots within the symbol) Even in Physics this principal becomes manifest. For example, consider "temperature". "Absolute Zero" (total absence of heat) is a mathematical, theoretical point, IT DOES NOT EXIST IN NATURE....... likewise, the absolute highest temperature has never been observed.

Sooooo..... to put these principals into the context of "male and female", it would be entirely rational to believe that each of us has elements of both sexes within us. We are neither "totally male" or "totally female". The only question then, becomes, to what degree do we have the one or the other? And, in that regard, we are like snowflakes, no two of us are alike. That's what makes each of our journeys unique.

[Jorja]

One of these days someone will believe me when I say, You can be whom ever and what ever you want to be in this world. It matters not that you happen to be a trans individual. It takes hard work, dedication, desire, perseverance, and a whole lot of luck. Just like cisgendered individuals by the way.

The problem is that we have had to hit rock bottom. Any confidence we might have had in ourselves is completely shattered by the process. It is up to us to pull ourselves together and allow normalacy to enter our lives once again. It is both a mental and physical exercise. Not all who try succeed at it. Just like life itself. One day soon you will not even remember what it was like just starting out. You will only know what it is like today.

[KaTanya]

There is also the dual-aspect of yin and yang as complementary forces. It's a matter of whether you allow the forces to contrast or complement each other. From your post you may be in yet another - eek- transition. For the better of course. Be at peace with yourself and the world around you as often as possible an you will achieve harmony.
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[Kate Simmons]

If that was you I saw in the Woman Within and Roaman's catalog, you look great Hon. If not, you still look great anyway. Don't get me started Hon.:)