I have decided over the past few years to do a better job of scheduling around my moon time. Of course, there is always work to be done that cannot be avoided, but perhaps it can be postponed to a more appropriate time. In many ways, I have no other choice, as I have fairly painful menstrual cycles, so I am forced to stay present with them. Many of my wise elder female teachers speak about this time not only as a preparation for conceiving and motherhood, but also for Menopause. The emotions, feelings and thoughts that come up are aspects that may tend to cause imbalances down the road when Progesterone and Estrogen become scarce.
Many moons ago, women gathered together during their menstrual cycle. They gathered in a sacred place away from the rest of their community. They took a leave of absence from the mundane world and took care of their bodies and each other during this powerful vision time. Other women took over the household responsibilities in exchange for this same help during their cycle. It is a time for grieving the loss of a potential conception as well as attending to the most important aspects of our being. Today I will receive a healing massage from a friend, and while I do not have the luxury of taking the entire day off, I will do my best to honor this time in life.
How would you like to honor where you are in your life right now?