My First Shibari-Kinbaku Session

I was introduced a few months ago to the world of BDSM and Kink. In a way that was gentle and supportive by my friend Tigress Lily. At first, she scared the heck out of me and then I leaned in because when people scare me, there is usually something I can learn from facing the fear.

What I found out was, she is a healer and facilitator through her work in the land of Conscious Kink. This is the kind that brings awareness and intention to the practice. I was intrigued. I attended one of her training sessions for beginners. During that session I was introduced to Shibari - the art of Japanese rope tying amongst many other things.

There was something about rope that was energetically and sensually inviting me to learn more. So, I listened and leaned in.

I read about it.

I watched videos.

I asked a couple of people about their experience.

I tied a few knots on myself.

I connected with a local area practitioner to see if this was something to explore further.

I booked a session.

The right person always shows up for me at just the right time.

The session was a few days ago.

I met an amazing human who gave me a perfect intro session. For the record, I am the one in the rope! And I was anxious, and a bit terrified. I went to my grounding practice of placing my hand on my heart and breathed to move through the fear. I knew there was a transformation available to me if I could just be open and receive the experience.

And I did.

Here are the gifts from showing up:

• Surrendered. It's one thing to say it, it's another thing to truly feel it.

• Built trust and connection with my body and my practitioner.

• Stayed present in my body through intense moments.

• Tapped into patience to sit with my discomfort.

• Relinquished control and flowed with my internal power.

• Released shame because I couldn't hide or protect my body with my arms.

• Peace.
  

The rope provided a structure to feel and embody what I have been working to learn over the last few years. It reinforced the healing that is available in non-traditional ways and that this too has a spiritual connection. This was a co-creation and an adventure.

Just Write: Where can you lean into your fear and learn something new?