What my health has taught me about healing through opposites, and how to apply that to a hurting world. Plus, the prophetic words of poet Andrea Gibson (1975-2025).
This change, these many metamorphosies (is that a word? whatever, it is now), these seasons -- I'm right there with you, my friend, especially with the digestive issues. Coffee = none in the past 6 years. Alcohol = after too many stomach upsets post even one drink, that's eliminated too. I need to work on the sugar, the processed food. All a process in and of itself. I need to look more into Ayurveda. And yes, Andrea -- I am heartbroken.
Another beautiful and on point piece. This resonates with me in giant brass gong vibrations right through my solar plexus. I seem to have enrolled in a PhD program of Letting Go--from finding a way forward after losing our imminent dream island life (thanks bunches, Hurricane Dorian) by living on a boat, forcing me to Let Go of my concept that I could control every aspect of my life (not in Mother Nature's domain), and now having sold the boat to live nomadically for a year (or more??) slow traveling far and wide. Part adventurer/part couch surfer, my husband and I are capitalizing on housesitting opportunities and staying with friends & family as often as we can. Nothing like living in the homes of others to reinforce how unmoored and (selectively) houseless we are, challenging us to Let Go of perceived tenets of a "stable" life. (Take that, Abraham Maslow!) Choosing a life of constant resettling, however temporary, is a master class in redefining myself...so I'll take your word for it al this Letting Go is healthy. So far it feels good, even when it's hard. As for prescriptive opposition, our travels are meant in part to discover a new country in which to ultimately plant roots, as a means of maintaining our mental health by disconnecting from the pervasive dis-ease in the US these days. Running away? Probably, but if the definition of insanity is repetition while expecting different results, I choose the big pivot--to rewild myself in a healthier community, in another part of the world. I wish you much success with your Ayurvedic journey. Happy healing and continued good health!
I love the framing of "rewilding" oneself, and if the ugly and pervasive toxicity we're living through culturally at the moment isn't enough to trigger the instinct for change, I don't know what is. We're all sorely in need of wellness. Hoping this experience connects you to something that feels true and nourishing. xo
This change, these many metamorphosies (is that a word? whatever, it is now), these seasons -- I'm right there with you, my friend, especially with the digestive issues. Coffee = none in the past 6 years. Alcohol = after too many stomach upsets post even one drink, that's eliminated too. I need to work on the sugar, the processed food. All a process in and of itself. I need to look more into Ayurveda. And yes, Andrea -- I am heartbroken.
Another beautiful and on point piece. This resonates with me in giant brass gong vibrations right through my solar plexus. I seem to have enrolled in a PhD program of Letting Go--from finding a way forward after losing our imminent dream island life (thanks bunches, Hurricane Dorian) by living on a boat, forcing me to Let Go of my concept that I could control every aspect of my life (not in Mother Nature's domain), and now having sold the boat to live nomadically for a year (or more??) slow traveling far and wide. Part adventurer/part couch surfer, my husband and I are capitalizing on housesitting opportunities and staying with friends & family as often as we can. Nothing like living in the homes of others to reinforce how unmoored and (selectively) houseless we are, challenging us to Let Go of perceived tenets of a "stable" life. (Take that, Abraham Maslow!) Choosing a life of constant resettling, however temporary, is a master class in redefining myself...so I'll take your word for it al this Letting Go is healthy. So far it feels good, even when it's hard. As for prescriptive opposition, our travels are meant in part to discover a new country in which to ultimately plant roots, as a means of maintaining our mental health by disconnecting from the pervasive dis-ease in the US these days. Running away? Probably, but if the definition of insanity is repetition while expecting different results, I choose the big pivot--to rewild myself in a healthier community, in another part of the world. I wish you much success with your Ayurvedic journey. Happy healing and continued good health!
I love the framing of "rewilding" oneself, and if the ugly and pervasive toxicity we're living through culturally at the moment isn't enough to trigger the instinct for change, I don't know what is. We're all sorely in need of wellness. Hoping this experience connects you to something that feels true and nourishing. xo
Sending much love and a big hug to you in Maine.
Thank you, friend. Soaking up these final days of peace & quiet.