Laphrodite's Guide to Mindful Menopause

Laphrodite's Guide to Mindful Menopause 

or the Adventures of a Baby Crone

An enchanting collection of midlife musings, moon magic, and meditations for mindful menopause.Over the last three years menopause has brought me to my knees. In this humbled position, I offer anecdotes, potential antidotes, and some not so common advice.

According to the Mayo Clinic, menopause is experienced by over 3 million women a year in the United States alone. What makes this book different is viewing menopause as a time of incredible spiritual growth and creativity, rather than just a physical experience that needs a special diet or more exercise.

The book offers concrete tools such as guided visualizations, meditations, and rituals to honor this significant passage in a woman's life. Rather than a dry reference book, it includes humorous stories, inspiring poetry, and juicy practices to experience mindful menopause. 

Be The Witch

Be The Witch

Softest feathers on the wings of a moth, 

Know how to fly in your mind, 

Dream, transform,

Metamorphose. 

Be the wolf running through the mossy forest, 

The eyes of the ancient redwoods, 

The heart of mother nature. 

Fire crackling, 

A gleam in the lover's eye. 

Know how to channel energy wisely. 

Soft gentle spring rain, 

Violence of the hurricane, 

The storm that sweeps sailors out to sea. 

Combine all of the elements, 

Be the alchemist, 

Co-creator of the universe,

The Witch. 

-excerpt from Laphrodite's Mini Mindfulness Meditations

Be Your Authentic Self

Authentic Self

Become the one who is

The tattooed love babe - 

Wear any scars on the outside, 

Instead of the inside. 

Scars are 

Just stories, 

Colorful reminders 

Of metamorphosis. 

The one who

Is the snake - 

Sheds the skins of the past,

Transmutes old poisons. 

Savor

The apple of knowledge, 

Be Lusty, Spiritual, 

And Healthy. 

Delighted 

By synchronicity,

Laughs out loud

When the cosmos giggles. 

Be your 

Authentic Self.

-excerpt from Laphrodite's Mini Mindfulness Meditations

 

Focus and Simplify

Focus and Simplify

We live in an ever more complex and complicated world, often run by multi-tasking, wearing many hats, juggling time, and just having way too much on our plate.

Learning to simplify, to let go of what is non-essential to make space for is essential, is not an easy task. We worry we will get bored, or that we are indulging ourselves instead of being more productive. So give yourself permission - it really is okay to sit in the gardfen for an hour with no phone. Clear a workspace (not necessarily your desk) where there is only one project on it - could be an art piece, a jigsaw puzzle, or that last chapter of your book.

Then dedicate the time. It could be one minute or five, those pockets of time we usually waste checking our phones or emails. Let go of the thought "if I don't have an hour (or whatever) then it's not worth it. It is worth it. More importantly, you are worth it. You are worth the time and energy to feel focused and engaged. Oh yes you are!

Warmly,

Kayla

Kayla Garnet Rose, Ph.D.
Certified Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master
www.KaylaGarnetRose.com

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Spell it Out

One of my favorite personal sayings us, "Witches Spell it Out". There is so much power in this, from simply writing something down yo the cathartic proceeds that occurs when we take the time to journal or write a heartfelt letter. The hand maps to the brain, and in the dedication to create clarity there is s pragmatic tool in making sure everyone is on the same page. We all understand the contract. With no loopholes, small print, or other self sabotages/deceits. 

What do you need to spell out, in order to feel not just heard and understood, but respected. Compromise should be the word count promise - not, sure I'll sacrifice myself for uou dear, but the sense of co-promise, as in, what is each person or party committed to for the greatest good? As Rob Brezney states, "You can have anything you want as long as you ask for it in an unselfish tones of voice."

So don't be shy. Write a list, organize your thoughts, express your needs, and find creative ways for them to be met. That is the ultimate magic spell.

   Blessed Be!