unexpected & known medicine (social media & fermentation, respectively)
This is a love letter about different forms of medicine. How I've surprised myself, and how I'm leaning into what I already know.
First, the unexpected: social media. If you follow me on social media, you probably don't encounter me there very often. Which is by design, as I find social media pretty draining.
AND (the sacred and) for the last year and a half, I've had an IG account that's just for me. Who I am, the nature of my spiritual gifts, are often seen as too weird or intense for a lot of people. I witness the world when many people don't engage; I'm willing to address when people want to bypass. Their reluctance and discomfort are often palpable.
Which is super exhausting for me, as that energy can make me question myself to the point of feeling crazy.
I needed more support for my own processing and coping. I wanted a space where I could purge my frustration, rage, and cynicism. So, I started the account as an experiment. It's not about followers; I wanted to see if it helped to have an "unsocial" social media space. Timestamps on my intense thoughts, so I can review my reflections and hopefully see myself as not crazy.
I haven't posted that much in a year and half, but when needed, I move energy there. I like the timestamps, because very often the things that bother me often prove true later. So when I revisit those posts, I see that I'm not crazy. That in fact I've been the opposite—crystal clear and grounded in truth.
So, much to my surprise, this rage IG account has been really good medicine. I'm grateful that my past self said yes to something outside my usual resources.
I'm sharing this not to get followers for this account, but to encourage you to experiment with unexpected or unlikely medicine. I've never been enthusiastic about social media. I was never on Livejournal or Myspace or any of the forerunners to current platforms. But I always stay curious, and this willingness gives constant opportunities to find support in unlikely spaces.
If you've been considering something different for yourself, or telling yourself something won't work before you even try—take this example as encouragement to experiment.
Secondly, the more expected medicine, that I've known for years: fermentation. If you're local, I'm starting ongoing gatherings to ferment vegetables. I've done this inconsistently over the years, but I have the capacity to get more consistent now.
Fermenting in bulk is very cost-effective. When participants cover the cost, everyone leaves with enough of the batch to justify the cost. And there's still a portion that can be donated to those in need. These gatherings are a combination of kitchen witchery and mutual aid.
If you're interested, please reply and I'll send more info. You can register to get emails about upcoming gatherings, and join when you're available.
Stay well, take exquisite care.
In curiosity,
S.
she/they
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