Glow by Lady E

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...

  There was a time I’d push through everything—deadlines, classes, appointments—even when my body was begging me to slow down. But not anymore. Now, when Lady Flo arrives, I soften. I cancel. I unplug. I listen. I let my skin, my spirit, and my cycle breathe. This is what I call sacred rest . And it’s beautiful. There is strength in surrender, grace in slowing down. For centuries, women have been told to suppress their cycles—to hide their pain, power, and patterns. But I believe in reclaiming this rhythm. I believe that resting is revolutionary. I Cancel Because I Care (About Me) Sometimes, period days are hard for me, especially when I've been exhausted on the days leading to it. Before, I pushed myself when there are "important" things scheduled like classes. I felt guilty if I had to cancel. Back in school, I used to feel bad when I had to skip school because I was sick. I was a sickly child and had many days out of school. This guilt carried through adulthood. ...