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Lyns McCracken's avatar

I knew I would fall in love with this post and I did. I have heard of loving our shadow selves and acknowledging our demons as a way to heal. But this tangible practice is something I will take with me and cherish. Also your voiceover is heavenly. Darning the socks glues it all together perfectly. Chef’s kiss. Thank you for this deep and moving post.

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Julia Adzuki's avatar

This practice really is gold! I’m touched at how beautifully you received it. May our demons be well nourished!

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Sally Gillespie's avatar

Just listened to Accidental Gods podcast where Manda Scott talked about doing this practice, your explanation here and links very helpful, a powerful practice. And I too appreciate your sock darning explanation , will try both. Love that you attend to mending psyche and socks in one post !

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Julia Adzuki's avatar

Thanks for the podcast tip Sally! And happy darning! Let me know if you need more instructions, my photos were not super clear.

Perhaps a Substack sock darning circle..?!

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Sally Gillespie's avatar

Yep I’m up for a bit of co-conspiracy and experimentation, think we and the dual approach make for a great combo. Should we do a Zoom sometime in New year to make a plan ?

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Julia Adzuki's avatar

Yes! Let’s! We can dm and find a time.

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Sally Gillespie's avatar

That sounds great. How about an Earth mending sock darning circle? Drawing on some wise old women energy !

Conversation on Accidental Gods podcast was the recent 3 way one with Della and Nathalie

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Julia Adzuki's avatar

Sally, that’s a great idea, an Earth mending sock darning circle - I’m in. Would you be up for co-conspiring?

I’m reading rather slow and parallel these days but much enjoying your weave of thoughts in Climate Crisis and Consciousness.

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Eden Ariel's avatar

Such powerful alchemy, thanks for sharing💙

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Julia Adzuki's avatar

You are so welcome Eden!

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Laura's avatar

Fascinating explanation of the liberation that can come from feeding your demons! I liked the sock darning info too. I like that you darn your socks.

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Julia Adzuki's avatar

Thanks Laura! There is definitely something Kintsugi about darning socks, with each repair they are more beautiful.

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