09/05/2024
The land has taught me the importance of rest. Just like the season of winter, our own season of menstruation offers an invitation of hibernation.
I have noticed within my own cycle some common patterns that emerge when I do not honour a slowing down, even just for a few days whilst I bleed.
When the busyness of life takes me away from my inner solitude, the rise in estrogen in the post menstruation is fueled by anxious energy, only to come crashing with intense holding of tension and contemplations pre menstrual of the following cycle.
Inner autumn, the week before the bleed can be challenging for most but for me there is less capacity to navigate the challenge if rest has not been honoured in the previous bleed.
With all our cycles there is not one size fits all, there are no rules that can be generalised for all women. But in observation of my own patterns, I can clearly notice the power of rest and how it creates more capacity & compassion for the rest of the cycle.
Menstrual cycle awareness is simply a practice of observation to create a deeper awareness and understanding of how your body is communicating with you. Shining light on what you need to flow with grace through the ebbs & flows and the hormonal dance that is present within us all.
You can start tracking your cycle by coming into the body for 5 minutes a day. Asking the question, how do I feel? Use an emotion wheel or your own intuition to help you find 3 words to describe your daily state.
Notice the patterns & welcome in 1% more rest during your moon time and see if this influences the patterns in any way.
MCA is an invitation to get curious about the language of your body. To play.
If you are called to know more or just need some guidance on how to start your own inner journey, comment below CYCLICAL BEING, we can chat.
