Sacred Rest: My Menstrual Ritual + A Calming Inhaler for Lady Flo Days

They told us to push through.

They told us to hustle harder.

But my body speaks a different language.

Every month, when Lady Flo visits, I don’t treat her like an inconvenience — I treat her like a teacher.

This is my sacred rest ritual. No guilt. No pushing. No pressure. Just deep honoring of the body that carries me through every season.

Because sometimes the softest moments become the most powerful rituals we create for ourselves.

And when I need help grounding, breathing, and softening — this is the blend I reach for.

🌙What is Sacred Rest?

A personal ritual I created during my most sensitive days. Sacred Rest is my way of honoring my body’s wisdom — especially when it’s bleeding. Learn more about my sacred rest ritual here. 

I used to feel guilty for slowing down. Now I see rest as an act of devotion.

Sacred Rest is intentional stillness, not weakness. It’s choosing to listen instead of push. When the world gets loud, I don’t raise my voice—I lower my pace.

My body is my first altar. This is how I take care of her.

“The world told me to grind.

My body whispered, bleed and be still.

I chose to listen.”

🩸 My Flo Week Philosophy

Aside from resting, I also pause on my skincare routine. 

I slowly reintroduce products into my routine as Lady Flo prepares to leave. It's not about products - it's about presence. 

I've noticed that with this pause, my nervous system stays calm. The rashes fades faster. My emotions regulate. 

It’s not a trend. It’s ancestral remembering.

Resting during my period isn’t just self-care—it’s soul-care passed down by the women before me.

Another thing that I do during Flo Week that I forgot to mention in my other post is to hydrate a lot. I hydrate more in these 5 days than any day in the month. It’s like my body is rinsing not just blood, but energy that’s no longer mine to carry.

This is my tumbler. It holds 40 oz. I drink about 1.5 to 2 of these per day during Flo Week. 

When I was pregnant with my son, I bled thrice. Time and time again, the nurses and my OB would tell me to drink water to flush out the blood and then eventually, the old blood. I've carried this wisdom over during period days. And it really does help. Yes, bleeding makes me more thirsty than usual, but the frequent trips to the bathroom also helps push things along.  

🌬️ My Sacred Inhaler Blend (MCAS-Safe)

A ritual in a tube — made to help me breathe deeper and come home to myself.

🌸 Purpose:

• 💤 Ease physical tension and cramping
• 🌬️ Promote deep rest and gentle breathing
• 🧘‍♀️ Emotionally grounding for hormonal dips

🌿 Blend Formula:

• 3 drops Copaiba – natural analgesic, anti-inflammatory
• 2 drops Ylang Ylang – calms the heart, balances emotions
• 2 drops Sweet Orange – lightens heavy moods
• 1 drop Frankincense – connects breath to spirit
• 1 drop Myrrh – grounding, reconnects to womb wisdom

How to Use:

• Drop oils into an empty inhaler with cotton wick. Lock it in. 
• Inhale slowly and deeply when you feel pain, overwhelm, or fatigue. I inhale for five times in one session. I do this about 2-3x a day. 
• Keep by your bedside, desk, or purse. 

💫 Why I Made This Inhaler

I believe that not all healing comes in a pill. I don't use a pill to get rid of my menstrual pains. I believe that the chemicals in that pill will interfere with my body's processes. 

I believe in the healing powers of natural things like essential oils. I wanted something sacred and portable, that's why I put the oils in an inhaler. I wanted something living on my desk that I can get whenever my body needs a gentle helping hand. 

This blend doesn't just help with cramps, it helps me come back to myself. Helps me to become grounded, stay soft, and still. One breath and I remember—my softness is not weakness. It is power wrapped in grace.

And because when the world feels too loud, this inhaler whispers a soft "shhh" to my nervous system. 

Giving Myself Permission to Rest

When I say sacred rest, I mean sacred. This blend is my permission slip to breathe slow, feel safe, and let go. 

Don't wait for burnout to pause.

Don't wait for permission to soften.

Your body already knows what it needs. Let her lead. And let this blend be part of your ritual. 💜

You don’t need to do more to be worthy of rest. You already are.