Menstruation.
Most women, including myself, dread this time of the month. Even before it starts, physical pains start, warning of the onslaught. Tonight, I am feeling these warning signs. Trust me, I am not feeling very pleasant. First was the headache, barely sitting at the back of my skull. Proof that water intake is needing an increase. Then, after eating a small amount of food, my abdomen started aching. Wishing I had some Advil, Motrin or better yet, Excedrin, I am suffering through my symptoms. My head is not wanting to concentrate on anything specific. This, my friends, is the curse that so many have spoken of.
In the bible, God cursed Eve to bare children after her poor choices. Thanks a lot, honey. You cursed us all. Not so pleased with you at this moment in time. When the man who created you tells you NO, listen. I mean, how hard is it really? Now, I am not saying that women should cower to a man they are bound to in marriage or relationship. No way. This is not the one who created you. I do, however, trust that, should we trust in whatever deity we follow and worship, if applicable, that no further curses of this nature should afflict us.
Sadly, this monthly pain is already a part of every woman who still menstruates.
I do whole-heartedly believe that this is not fully a curse, though. I have given birth twice in my life and I would not choose to retract either pregnancy or child. I love my children with all my heart, even if I do not see them as often as I would prefer. The creation of life is a gift. So, as I sit here, miserable, writing this, I am reminded that without the pains in life, we have no beauty and no miracles.
No pain, no gain. Isn't that what they say? Well, then I choose to bear this pain with pride. Uncomfortable, irritable, bloated or dehydrated pride.
Most women, including myself, dread this time of the month. Even before it starts, physical pains start, warning of the onslaught. Tonight, I am feeling these warning signs. Trust me, I am not feeling very pleasant. First was the headache, barely sitting at the back of my skull. Proof that water intake is needing an increase. Then, after eating a small amount of food, my abdomen started aching. Wishing I had some Advil, Motrin or better yet, Excedrin, I am suffering through my symptoms. My head is not wanting to concentrate on anything specific. This, my friends, is the curse that so many have spoken of.
In the bible, God cursed Eve to bare children after her poor choices. Thanks a lot, honey. You cursed us all. Not so pleased with you at this moment in time. When the man who created you tells you NO, listen. I mean, how hard is it really? Now, I am not saying that women should cower to a man they are bound to in marriage or relationship. No way. This is not the one who created you. I do, however, trust that, should we trust in whatever deity we follow and worship, if applicable, that no further curses of this nature should afflict us.
Sadly, this monthly pain is already a part of every woman who still menstruates.
I do whole-heartedly believe that this is not fully a curse, though. I have given birth twice in my life and I would not choose to retract either pregnancy or child. I love my children with all my heart, even if I do not see them as often as I would prefer. The creation of life is a gift. So, as I sit here, miserable, writing this, I am reminded that without the pains in life, we have no beauty and no miracles.
No pain, no gain. Isn't that what they say? Well, then I choose to bear this pain with pride. Uncomfortable, irritable, bloated or dehydrated pride.