Today is day 1 of my bleed and it's already been full of rich moments & insights…

 

I always aim to spend as much of day 1 & 2 of my bleed naked, at home, free-bleeding, doing what feels right (mostly resting).

 

I usually end up doing a bit of “work” out of genuine desire. Like writing this email, for instance.

 

Women often ask how it's possible to free-bleed and continue through life “as normal” on their period.

 

I find it interesting that most of us have been led to think going about our days “normally” while bleeding is ideal.

 

Since I began free-bleeding (not using tampons, menstrual cup, pads, or anything else - except laying out Free Bleed® blankets around my home) 4 years ago, my experience of menstruation has changed dramatically.

 

The potency of insights and reconnection to self I experience by properly slowing down and allowing myself to be consumed by the altered state of consciousness brought on during menstruation are something I'd now never wish to bypass.

 

In fact, I wasn't even aware of how deep & mystical my state can become while bleeding before I practiced free-bleeding, because I just didn't make enough room to notice. 

 

And I've almost always had fairly short, non-painful periods, so going about life “normally” while bleeding was an accessible option.

 

The past four years, however, I experience every bleed as a treasured opportunity to reconnect to my woman-ness.

 

This especially includes my body's wisdom and sensuality.

 

If you haven't yet tried it for yourself, I find free-bleeding to be very sensual, erotic, and pleasurable.

 

I revel in seeing & feeling blood drip down my legs. And my enhanced sensitivity allows me to sense my body & the environment with far more attunement than usual.

 

This tends to illuminate the places I've become distant & disconnected from myself, creating an opportunity for reunion.

 

And it's typically a welcome reminder of how much I enjoy my own company.

 

This morning, as I laid my Free Bleed® blanket across my bed and felt my body call for slowness & nourishment, I realized how disconnected I've been feeling from my sensual nature in recent weeks…

 

My extra sensitivity amplified the overwhelm & vigilance I've been feeling, due to going through some big shifts & completions this past month.

 

I felt my body call for my own attention, presence, & touch.

 

 

I came into remembrance of how my state of being is infused into all that I create, and all my interactions.

 

And that my state of being, my state of connection to my woman-ness, is FELT by my customers, friends, and partner.

 

My emanation is encoded into my website, my products, and my social influence…

 

And it is the primary attracting force for all that I desire to receive, and all whom I desire to serve.

 

With this recognition, I felt the quality of my emanation shift from rushed shallowness back into deep, rich, pleasure.

 

Then I asked myself: What do I want to inspire & remind others of, through what emanates from me & my business?

 

Where have I deviated from this, as a result of industry trends and a lack of communing with my unique frequency?

 

From this place of awareness, my lens & priorities immediately shifted such that I was seeing my websites, my to-do's, and my broader purpose with deeper clarity.

 

This is just one example of an exploration I find myself in while bleeding - because I create space for these insights & adjustments to occur 🩸✨

 

 

If you feel inspired to learn more about free-bleeding, we have a bunch of helpful free articles on the Free Bleed® blog.

 

Some of my favorites include:

 

 

 

If you have any questions, hit reply and myself or a team member will be happy to support you :)

 

 

Courtney