How I Discovered Menopause Was My Portal to Primal Knowing
Menopause is often talked about as a time of loss or decline, but for me, it became something entirely different—a doorway to a deep, primal knowing that I hadn’t expected. It wasn’t just about the physical changes; it was like stepping into a new realm of understanding myself and my place in the world.
At first, menopause felt confusing and unsettling. The hot flashes, mood swings, and sleepless nights seemed like obstacles to overcome. But as I slowed down and started paying attention—not just to my body but to my inner life—I realized this phase was inviting me into something sacred. It was as if the hormonal shifts were peeling back layers of old stories and conditioning that no longer served me.
This process sparked an awakening inside me—a reconnection with an ancient wisdom that felt primal and raw. Menopause stripped away distractions and forced me to listen deeply: to my body’s signals, my emotions bubbling up from places long buried, even the quiet voice of intuition that had been drowned out by daily noise.
I found myself drawn toward rituals—simple acts like journaling at dawn or sitting quietly in nature—that helped anchor this new awareness. These moments weren’t about fixing anything but about witnessing what was unfolding within with kindness and curiosity. In these spaces, I encountered parts of myself that felt timeless: fierce yet tender; vulnerable yet strong.
What surprised me most was how menopause opened a portal not only inward but outward—to community and connection with other women walking similar paths. Sharing stories revealed how universal this journey is when seen through the lens of growth rather than loss. We became witnesses for each other’s transformations—a circle where primal knowing could be spoken aloud without shame or fear.
Through this passage, I came to understand menopause not as an ending but as initiation into a deeper way of being—one where survival gives way to purpose; where pain becomes medicine; where aging is honored rather than feared. This primal knowing isn’t something you find in books or doctors’ offices alone—it lives in your bones once you dare to meet yourself fully during this powerful transition.
Menopause showed me how letting go can lead us home—to our bodies’ wisdom, our emotional truth, our spiritual depth—and from there we step forward renewed into whatever comes next with courage born from ancient roots awakened anew inside us all.
