Dear all, I'm sure you remember a blog post I wrote a few months ago. It was about the different seasons that we women may go through and what they mean. The core message was, among other things, that there is great magic in them if we understand them, accept them and then use them for ourselves accordingly. For example, to create something creative, to gain clarity, to take care of unfinished business or to get in touch with ourselves even more deeply. The better we understand the laws of nature, the easier our lives will be and also the for some annoying "winter time", the menstruation. The most stupid thing we can do is to resist and even act against it by disobeying the "rules". We then make ourselves unnecessarily uncomfortable and also do not benefit from the positive effects that come with it.
A small example: I am sitting here writing this post. Interestingly, this is the second time I've written about this topic when I'm currently in "winter". I think it's because I am completely with myself and feel my feminine nature so strongly. I am centred, connected to myself and therefore find it easy to describe what is happening and what it is doing to me. And I would also like to pass on this positive experience. At this point I am not only addressing women, but also men. The better we understand each other, the more our togetherness can flow, not only in a relationship, but also socially. Accordingly: Welcome to all!
I was relatively active today for my winter time. That's actually unusual, because in winter my body often demands absolute rest. That means: taking a bath, cuddling up on the sofa or in bed with thick socks and a blanket, drinking tea, watching series or just sleeping. What I don't really need: conversations, errands, people, work, cooking, household chores, expectations to do something, noise, music and anything else that takes the focus away from me. Who of you has not experienced this? I have since observed that I seem to be very good at writing "deep" blogposts and being very creative during this time. I'm about to record a podcast episode too because it flows out of me with ease. So it's very exciting to find out what this time is doing to you and then act on what you need right now. This is how wonderful things can come about and you can fill up with new energy for the next few weeks. And what you will do then, you will do with more energy and clarity after the appropriate break.
I am writing this post today because I want to give you something. I've noticed that I haven't needed as much of a break as usual, nor have I had any pain or cramps. For many people, this is a story of suffering that lasts for years. And I know this myself from a few years ago, when I was actually always "unable to work" in winter. I was in unbelievable pain, so I wasn't really present and pumped myself full of tablets in my time of need. I'm all the happier that it's completely different today. What I have changed in the last few years is:
I stopped taking the pill because it creates an artificial hormone cycle. And that goes absolutely against your nature. When I went off the pill, my body went crazy with acne, hair loss, weight gain, etc. It took many years to get back into the swing of things. And it took many years for that to come back. Anyone who has experienced this knows how big the physical intervention by the pill is.
I looked into the subject of menstruation and learned more about it. I didn't know, for example, that there are four seasons and that the body follows a "strategy" with them and how useful this is for my life as well. It was only when I stopped taking the pill that I was able to notice the differences at all and start living according to them. With the pill, you don't feel the rhythm, because there really isn't one. And because of that, you don't feel yourself either. After the pill, it was as if a curtain had fallen and I could see life much more clearly. Looking back, it was very scary for me to think about the "bell" I had been living under before.
I changed my diet and ate a much more varied and healthy diet. This was also because my skin was just so bad and I wanted to support my body even better in finding its balance again. Before, I didn't have to worry about diet because the pill always ensured flawless skin. The discontinuation of the pill was a great opportunity to take this topic seriously. So don't underestimate the effect of the pill on all areas of your life!
Because I was now more aware of the seasons, I started to pay more attention to them. I allowed myself more time off during the winter and adjusted my work accordingly. A few examples: If possible, don't make any important appointments on the first two days, go to the home office and work with a hot water bottle on my stomach ;-), go to bed early even the day before it starts, don't make any appointments or do any sports in the evening, etc.
And what was completely new for me was to notice my emotions and let them be. In the past, I certainly didn't notice them as much, also because the pill dampened all feelings in my opinion. Now I welcome and accept all feelings. That means if I have to cry, I do. I am even happy about it because I know that something wants to be seen and this time is the opportunity to deal with it in peace. There is often no space for this in everyday life. Winter time is a time of purification and this is not always only physical. Body and emotions belong together and express themselves with each other. When something comes up, let it be there and go through it. Afterwards everything is good again!
And now comes the point that is the reason for this text here today. Even though I'm getting through the winter very well and even celebrating it, this time I got off to a better start than usual. I've been doing yoga every morning for about 1.5 weeks now. Yoga gets your body flowing and releases tension and blockages. The last few days I've also been doing more exercises for my hips and lower back. Yoga softens your tissues and therefore also prevents tension and cramps. Yesterday, when I realised it was getting to be winter time again, I only did what felt right: That means a bath and sofa with a film instead of the planned jewellery making. After only one day, I now have quite a lot of energy again and feel good. I am convinced that yoga makes a huge difference and am now even more motivated to continue with it in the future. An absolute heartfelt recommendation!
I can imagine that some people reading this are surprised by my openness. But I have no reservations about it, because female nature is something very natural and beautiful that we should accept. I would like to encourage you to be open about it and to give yourself the break your body needs to regenerate or to support your partner accordingly. If you stretch your body again and again and bring it into the flow, you might also notice it positively during this time! Just give it a try! I am not an expert in this field and do not give any health advice, but only share my experiences with you here. Maybe there is something that will help you too. Kind regards, Katharina
How do you notice that it's wintertime again? How do you prepare yourself for it? What do you do for yourself during this time? Do you take good care of yourself? Or do you take good care of your partner who is in winter time? What do you want to change and try out?