My menstruation ritual

Today is the first day of my menstrual cycle, it has come to me in the waning phase of the moon, it has been a complicated day internally, however I always try to stay aligned on these dates to take advantage of the potential of my own cycle spiritually.

I usually take these days calmly, I stop most of the hectic activities around me and I direct my attention to what my belly expresses, I cannot ignore its changes. Knowing in the morning that my menstruation has arrived is when my own brain slows down, it seems to be trained and that works very well for me; no more yoga routines, exercise and errands from now on.

I always start by taking a long shower in which I can talk to my belly and at the same time talk to the water, I use it as a conductor of energy that I know I will lack a little to produce by myself during the next days and it is totally normal. Dressing in clean and comfortable clothes is the second step, I usually avoid going out so as not to wear pants that put pressure on my belly, it must be free and I must enjoy the little that swells during these 4 days (which is usually how long the bleeding lasts).

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I have learned that paying attention to the body changes that I present is an act of self-love, some women are ashamed of the bulge under their abdomen, we must reconcile that self-love and understand the energy and the work that our body is doing in its renewal. After obtaining the desired comfort, I clean my face, take care of it and massage it to lower the tension that sometimes remains impregnated in the jaw.

I am not a tea person (I am not used to it, I prefer coffee) but during these days if I give my taste buds permission to adapt to the taste of jasmine tea, when I don't have it, a chamomile one works well. My breakfasts are usually salty, so I drink my tea at breakfast time (although I prepare a big jug to keep drinking it during the day) and after breakfast I settle down between my sheets and rest.

My body always asks for rest, before and after my menstruation I am in constant movement both physically and mentally, there are times when I get overworked and tend to collapse, so these days are my gift to stop time and enjoy it.

Productivity is important for my own mental health, I don't feel good being on pause, but I have learned that rest and procrastination are also a fundamental part of balancing energies. These days are for eating without restriction for fear that a sweet might hurt, enjoying my bed, listening to some mantras and reading to exhaustion.

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ometimes the belly pain is usually a little strong, but not more than normal, remember that the crippling pains are not natural and should be treated with a gynecologist; I heat some steamed cloths and place them in the area to lighten the discomfort, also at night when it is cold it gives the feeling of a hug.

I like to eat soups or grains on these days, hot and delicious meals, I also drink a lot of water to stay hydrated.

Today I added to my ritual a little bit of art, a representative drawing of a woman being guided by the energy of the moon, that's why she has her eyes covered, listening attentively and connecting directly with the moon. It feels good to add more color to these days.

Although physical exercise is withdrawn during these days, I do take the opportunity to meditate more often, most of the day I am silent listening attentively to my breathing and giving my thoughts a rest. In meditation I can notice that the pain decreases a little and the rest is more prolonged.

I like to close the night talking with the universe, gathering information according to my own sensations, I have realized that with each passing menstruation I have been more aware of it and I allow myself to enjoy it from the calm. Sometimes inside those talks with the great being, talking out loud in solitude, the answers come as thoughts and that is when I write. At the end I embrace myself and get ready to sleep and repeat for the next day.

In the evenings I light some incense to harmonize the atmosphere of the room and sleep with a greater state of relaxation. I like these days, I have learned to love my cycle and share that love with the rest of my friends, I have taught them to accept it and take care of themselves in their own cycles.

I leave you with the process of my drawing and have a nice night.

🌙 Process 🌙