I Am a Woman, Not a Robot: The Power of Female Cycles as a Path Back to Yourself

Somewhere along the way, we disconnected from our feminine essence. We stopped recognizing that we are cyclical—not as a weakness, but as an immense strength. This strength, however, has become a source of exhaustion because we suppress it.

It's time to acknowledge that we live in a world built on masculine standards of productivity—one that does not belong to us. And perhaps the way back to our own cycles is exactly what will finally recharge us.

Lost Wisdom – Where Did We Lose Our Cycles?

Our great-grandmothers knew that the female world was not about constantly running at 100%. They understood when it was time to work hard in the fields and when it was time to embrace rest and silence. And they weren’t alone in this. They gathered to pluck feathers, wash clothes by the river, sit together and talk. They shared joys and worries, told stories about their bodies, childbirth, men, and life itself.

Girls grew up surrounded by women who showed them how to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature and their own bodies.

And it wasn’t some modern "spiritual trend"—it was just life.

„Every woman understood that some days she could build a barn, and other days, all she needed was to sit by the fire in silence.“

When Did the Women’s Circle Break?

But somewhere, this "circle" was severed. With the arrival of the Industrial Revolution, we disconnected from nature and instead synced our lives to factory clocks and alarms. Suddenly, women had no time to listen to their bodies because they had to endure long shifts at work, only to return home to another shift of responsibilities.

The tradition of sharing wisdom among women was replaced by the pressure to perform and survive. Instead of rituals and passing down knowledge about the female body, we were left with just one phrase: "You have to endure."

The wisdom of women disappeared behind factory doors, and with it, the natural respect for female cycles.

Equality, But at What Cost?

Then came feminism, opening doors for women to enter a world that had once been exclusively male. We gained access to education, careers, and independence. But along with that freedom, we also adopted masculine rules.

We started functioning linearly, without fluctuations, in a rhythm unnatural to the female body. Today, we live in a system that expects us to perform at full capacity every single day—no matter what our bodies are telling us.

Perhaps our struggle today is not about lacking strength. Maybe what we truly lack is the ability to slow down and listen to the quiet messages whispered by our grandmothers, carried in our blood and in the falling leaves.

And Finally...

Maybe now it makes sense why some days you feel energized and excited, while other days you want to turn off your phone and hide under a blanket. And that’s okay. Maybe it’s time to stop being so hard on yourself and see yourself through a new lens. Because every woman can find her way back—not to old obligations, but to her own rhythm. To a wisdom that isn’t measured by productivity but by a sense of fulfillment and peace.

So, what do you say? Will you start listening to what your body is trying to tell you?

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A Ritual for Returning to Yourself: Silence & Slowing Down

• Find a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed.
• Light a candle or prepare a warm cup of tea.
• Close your eyes and place your hands on your heart or lower belly.
• Breathe slowly and simply observe what’s happening within—without judgment.
• Silently say to yourself: “I allow myself to slow down and be present.”
• Once you feel your breath settle, thank your body for carrying you through life.

Daily Affirmations

•  "It’s okay to slow down."
• "My peace is the foundation of my strength."
•  "I allow myself to live in harmony with my own rhythm."
•  "I am a woman, and I honor my inner time."
•  "The power of my cycles is a gift, not a weakness."
•  "I return to my feminine nature."
•  "I allow myself to slow down and align with myself."
•  "I listen to the rhythm of my body and soul."