Over time, society has built its rules and routines around the idea of “the same for everyone”. That doesn’t apply to money, of course 🙂 But it does apply to performance and to getting things done.
Where we are today
These days, hardly anyone cares whether it is summer or autumn, spring or winter. In shift work, even day and night are no longer respected. A production line has to turn out the same number of pieces regardless of the weather, the season, or the sex and age of the people working on it.
To help us succeed under these rules, we have air conditioning, public transport practically to the door and round-the-clock car repair services, so that we are never late for work. There is an endless range of hygiene products so that nobody can tell you are on “your days”. And last but not least, there is an arsenal of pills to “get you back on your feet”.
Where are we rushing to?
Darkness therapy helps you see this
It isn’t only about your job or your business, it is also about your duties at home. Darkness therapy helps you see that you are not a bad mother if you don’t cook dinner today. You are not a bad wife if you are not in the mood.
Menstruation is a gift of rest
Different cultures understand menstruation in slightly different ways, but they have one thing in common, and that is change. During menstruation a woman is different. The processes taking place in her body practically invite her to stop. It isn’t about doing nothing and being bored. It is about stopping for a few days once a month and giving that time to your inner self.
Menstrual huts in Africa are similar to darkness therapy
Menstrual huts are very common in African and South American cultures. In the hut, a woman often has several days to herself, time to rest and gather new strength for the month ahead.
So darkness therapy is suitable during menstruation too.
But of course, it isn’t a requirement 😉
