Taking good care of your spirit both includes and goes beyond prayer. It involves stepping outside of yourself, reaching out and connecting to the world around you — whether it's family, community, humanity, the Earth or a higher power. Spirituality often involves doing for or giving to others. In a word, spirit equals love.

Many Eastern cultures embrace the idea that the mind, body and spirit do not exist separately in time or place; they are integrated and interrelated. What happens to one impacts the others. Balance is key: Nourish the body, quiet the mind, engage the spirit. For example, meditation can calm your mind, relax your body and soothe your spirit¹.

What on earth does this have to do with your menstrual period? In an abstract way, it symbolizes rebirth. Go forth: Be positive, and have a happy period.