Follicular
SATURATION
Today’s practice is a little different - it requires you to find an image that brings you the same emotional sensations that your vision brings you. It should still be a somatic experience though - it’s about your body’s reaction to the photo rather than your mind. Never underestimate the power of visualization - your brain needs to overcome it’s negative bias and seeing can be believing to your subconscious mind by expanding the possibilities it believes are possible (and safe) for you to grow towards.
Look back through all the inspirational photos you’ve saved online or spend 10 minutes on Pinterest and screen shot a photo that illicits that same feeling that your internal vision brings you. The key is how it “feels” in your body - not necessarily how it looks or what the image actually is. It doesn’t have to be realistic - if its winter where you are and you choose a summer photo, that’s ok! It could be a flower, an abstract piece of art, a person, a nostalgic scene, you as a child - anything goes, trust your instincts.
Once you have the photo make it the back ground of your phone or your desktop (or both). Keep it there until next month when you repeat this cycle and choose a new vision and image.
Check out this pinterest board to spark some ideas: Visioning
SHOPPING FOR THE UPCOMING FOLLICULAR PHASE
As soon as you’ve had enough days nesting it’s time to prep for the lightness and newness of your “inner spring”. Here is a list of food that has the right type of nutrients and minerals for your body’s process at this time. It’s important to note that your body is still undergoing it’s strongest and most natural detoxing during bleed and the first half of follicular phase. Of course your body is always detoxing at all times but during this natural release period you may also notice increases in perspiration, headaches, fatigue, bad breath or other detox symptoms for a few days. If you’d like to engage in any time of clean eating, this would be the best phase to harness the natural strength and focus of your body. Similar to the springtime you want to eat more bitter greens, fibre and hydrating food and drink.
