The power of my bodies intelligence and making simple requests

Today's Episode is all about the power of being with all that my body asks for,.. especially when she is bleeding.. my body has been teaching me over the last week, that she holds a deep intelligence and wisdom which seems to pull me inwards more keenly at this time of the month, especially when i try and ignore her call for attention. 

I have been harbouring and holding onto "patriarchal" stories and beliefs that I should "woman up" at these times of the month - "half of the planet bleeds girl - get over it and get back to work... its not that bad.. you have no choice.. you will be seen as a crazy feminist.. or over the top.. or too much or asking for attention". uuuurrrggghh I am exhausted as I write these thoughts down, knowing that they come from a deep longing for acceptance, consideration, care and community support...  I want  change and my dream would be to live in a world where women could take 1-3 days off each month to connect with the wisdom of the red tent within themselves. 

And with the simplicity of making a small but meaningful request (aided by the empathy and suggestion of my friend Sonja) I celebrate that through tiny steps and making small requests of ourselves and those around us,  big changes will happen