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Lisa~ How very interesting to look at this hypers...

2009-08-09T14:37:30.000-07:00

Lisa~ How very interesting to look at this hypersensitivity through the lens of intuition! I haven't read those sources, but will check into them. I think your second chakra tune-ups from the MP3s you created (http://mommymystic.wordpress.com/tag/chakra-meditation/) would be helpful, in light of what you shared. It's taken me a while to hone in on the importance of alone-time, as well, and I'm more and more clear about how vital it is. It's nice to think of it as a spiritual practice rather than simply isolating myself so I won't do any harm, like some sort of PMS werewolf. :)

Stacy~ Maybe you're on to something ... scheduling babysitting or trips to the grandparents according to our cycles so we can have guaranteed alone-time! If we're somewhat predictable, it can work fabulously! I think we should all try this for next month and compare notes!

And yes - the hassle of this beach thing is rather disappointing. Living in San Diego, I had visions of Lucas as a beach baby, but the reality is just more hassle than its worth.

Thanks to you both for your sisterhood. You've both given me excellent ideas for next month! :)

It's helpful for me to read about your experie...

2009-08-08T08:27:09.000-07:00

It's helpful for me to read about your experiences and ideas. Sometimes it feels impossible for me to not be triggered no matter how hard I try. Time alone seems to be the only solution in those circumstances, and I have yet to figure out how to plan far enough ahead to have the time alone when I really need it. Your thoughtfulness is inspiring!

And I agree -- I never really find it very relaxing to go to the beach with young kiddos unless it's a spontaneous, short trip. Otherwise, it just seems like too much stuff for me to deal with!

Alexis - Oh wow, this is a big one for me. This is...

2009-08-07T08:44:47.000-07:00

Alexis - Oh wow, this is a big one for me. This is partly how I got interested in the differences in women's and men's energy bodies and chakra systems, and particularly the 2nd chakra. Have you read anything by Dr. Christine Northrup or Donna Eden on this? They are some of my sources for that info, as well as Tibetan Buddhist tantric systems.
Anyway, the main idea is that we have this naturally inward-turning phase right before our period. Ideally, we would live alone in a cave, or at the very least only with other women, during this time each month. It is actually our most intuitive time. But when we are forced to deal with other people, this sensitivity becomes so acute their actual energy drives us crazy. So there is this interplay between this energy movement, our hormones and our spiritual needs (mind/body/spirit.)
I have not yet fully worked out the solution for myself too. But basically, time alone is the most important thing. Exercise for me is also absolutely essential, to burn off the energy I absorb from others. There's alot of other things I think we can do to care for our 2nd chakras during the entire month, which can help during this time, but it's not all realistic.
Anyway, interesting topic, to say the least! - Lisa