This is for all the women out there … and all the men who would like to better understand the women in their lives!

I came across this passage while in college–and it has been a help ever since. Kathy Babbitt writes the following in her book, Habits of the Heart.

"The difference in estrogen levels in a woman’s body during various times of the month correlates to a predictable pattern of behaviors and emotions. In general, during the first week of her cycle she is outgoing, ambitious, optimistic, and self-confident. During the second week, she is hopeful, easygoing, creative … and has inner strength and a sense of well-being.

The third week she lacks coordination, longs for peace … is impatient … and gloomy. The fourth week she is very irritable, touchy, withdrawn … and lacks self-confidence.

Whew! Is it any wonder that interpersonal conflicts sometimes seem to come from nowhere? Naturally, these characteristics are not true for all women, and some women struggle with them more than others (and their families struggle right along with them).

Maybe you need to tell yourself, ‘Tomorrow or next week will be better’ or ‘It will soon pass, just hang in there!’ "

This insight has given me a visual image that I have constantly referred to through the years. It has truly helped me understand how I operate from week-to-week; and perhaps the best part of it all is that when I am having a rough day I really do BELIEVE that "this too shall pass…"

Hope it blesses you like it has me! Have a great day!

photo: naturalexpression.net