the healing crisis…. plus condiments
This week has been full-on, that’s for sure. In both good ways, and then not so good. I’m working on a post at the moment in response to something I went through this week – a healing crisis. It’s really been an interesting few days – a lot of physical and emotional stuff has come up as a result of weaning myself of anti depressants, but the thing is, it all needed to come to a head so I can continue on the path to wellness.
As I type this all I can think about is a huge pimple. Gross analogy, yes, but probably the most simple way to put it. Imagine one of those really sore, inflamed pimples, where you can just feel the infection building up under the skin…. lot’s of pressure, lot’s of discomfort. The toxic stuff needs to come to a “head” (ew) so it can be released and healing can begin – and that’s what I have been experiencing this week (sans the pimples, thanks goodness). A healing crisis is like the pressure-part of the pimple…. the body starts to try and get rid of old toxins/emotions/behaviours to make room for healing – and it can bring up a lot of OLD and dormant issues that’s for sure.
Anyway, at first I thought I was losing my mind – but after some research and supportive encouragement from my homoeopath, I realised that what I was going through was GOOD – almost a sign that things are getting better. I have been lucky enough to be introduced to a community of inspirational women, recently – among them energy healers, naturopaths, homoeopaths, authors, Mother’s – really any “hat,” you could imagine. I am collecting some of their thoughts/experiences on the topic of healing crisis, and I will share them with you next week.
I have been spending a lot of time in my yoga space, that’s for sure – really working on breath and balance within the body while I’m in a bit of healing turmoil. Works a treat. Cooking also helps give me a sense of focus & direction…. I’ve said this in the past: cooking is a bit like meditation for me. I have so many more thoughts to share on this topic – I think it is something that we need to be more aware of – how many people may have given up on their health when faced with a healing crisis – thinking it was a turn for the worst, whereas it is actually a sign of progress? Next week I will delve deeper, that’s for sure.
I can’t believe I haven’t posted this recipe before…. I’ve been making it for years. It’s one of those super quick and easy things to whip up, when you feel like you need a little something else with a meal. We are huge condiment fans in this household – and if you are not into apricot, I have condiment recipes to suit everyone: Beetroot, Fig, or Tomato. On the side of a curry, stuffed inside a roast chicken, spread on sandwiches, on a cheese platter, used as a tofu marinade – this little relish has all sorts of uses.
Spiced Apricot Relish
(Vegan, gluten/wheat/corn/soy
- 3C dried apricots – a brand that does NOT contain sulphates or preservatives…. the apricots will be a darker brown.orange as opposed to the fluro-orange-additive-laden ones.
- 2 & 1/2C water
- 3/4C apple cider vinegar (malt/white wine will also work)
- 1t ground cinnamon
- 1t ground coriander
- 2t tabasco sauce
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, chopped into chunks
- 2 red onions, roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1/8t cayenne pepper – or more if you like it really spicy.
- Juice of half a lemon
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2t sea salt
- Combine all ingredients except lemon, pepper and salt in a large saucepan.
- Bring to the boil and let it bubble rapidly for 3 minutes.
- Reduce to a gentle simmer, and cook for as long as it takes for the liquid to reduce down to about 1/3C (thereabouts – not a crucial point, but the flavours will be more intense, the more you let it cook, plus it will be a thicker end result).
- Let the mix cool before whizzing in the food processor until nice and smooth.
- Season with lemon, salt and black pepper.
- Divide into sterilised jars and store in the fridge.
Have you experienced a healing crisis?
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Vegan. Stay at home Mum of Misty. Yoga teacher in training. Passionate about REAL food - creating it, eating it, sharing it. I can never stick to a recipe.
yummo – this will be so easy to do in my thermomix! thx
SO easy it’s almost a joke
Hugs to you my Lou. Like so many things, it’s always darkest before dawn. Cliche, yes, but true. xo
Thanks my lovely…. cliche or not, it’s definitely the truth – I have learnt that this week
Sending you lots of love my dear. Don’t they always say things get worse before they get better? I know things will be on the way up soon
Yes indeed, Gabby – it’s definitely an important part of the healing process – and I am learning SO myself about myself going through this which is always a positive!
I love reading about your homeopath journey! I think I experienced a healing crisis during my yoga teacher training this summer. It came to a head (ew, indeed, but such a fitting metaphor!), during that chakra tuning yoga class I wrote about. Man, all the feelings just bubbled up, and the toxic stuff did a number on me. It hurt so good.
Oh yes – hurts so good – I agree! It’s amazing the amount of stuff (physical and emotional) that we repress – no wonder the body is just gagging for a change to expel it!
I hope you get to where you want to Lou, and find the right approach for you.
This apricot relish looks great!
Oh it’s an interesting journey, that’s for sure Kari…. I will get there, I know it
Lou I’m so glad you are surrounded by so many inspirational people who are helping guide you on your journey. It so helps to not be alone when you are going through such things! I’m trying to build my only little network like that since moving here (from a different city quite a few hours away)… but it’s not always as easy as it sounds. I feel like the right people come into your life at the right moments though. I think you are right where you need to be, surrounded by just the right people. Growth is sometimes painful, but also amazing.
Also, this relish looks SO GOOD. We are also big condiment fans… can’t wait to try this out!
It’s funny, Ami – it’s like the Universe has recognised I need inspiration/support and connected me with a very helpful, encouraging group of people
Love it how the world works some days. I totally agree – the right people come into your life at the right time, you just have to trust.
Growth (however painful) is how we learn, how we move forward, yes?
I think I’m working through a healing crisis too. I’ve been on an energetic remedy (anthroposophic – it’s not quite homeopathic) and definitely things are ‘shifting’ in my body and soul. Also, without trying, my weight dropped down by 3kg, causing no end of surprise when I looked on the scales. I feel like my metabolism has righted itself. The remedy is to balance my girly hormones, so I suppose it all makes sense.
I had about five days where my mood was swinging quite drastically and the insomnia was crazy. I felt like my system was in overdrive, but that’s settled. Now it just feels ‘right’.
Wow, that is SO wonderful to hear, Sara
It’s like your body has what it needs to balance itself out, yes? Girly hormones can be a very tricky business, so that is SO great to hear you are getting the results you need.
I’m in the insomnia/mood swing craze right now – ick. Looking forward to hitting that “right” feeling soon, fingers crossed!
I feel like I go through stages of this, maybe not all at once, but in parts. I hope sometime it all comes out at once though. On a side note this relish looks nummmmmm! I hope things start going up up uppp for you this week.
Yes, it can be rather frustrating, I agree Britt – I know I need to go through this though…. all part of the healing process
I love hearing that people understand healing reactions, Lou – go you for embracing yours and sharing. They can make you, your world, feel so wobbly and seem so counter intuitive to healing, no? Yet they’re so necessary and powerful. They panicked me at first, even now I still get a liiitle bit weary, but having a deeper understanding of what healing reactions are all about took me down multiple notches. Talking about what we experience is so important – demystifying the weirdness! Having a support crew must make a huge difference, too.
On another note, you’ve now given me a wicked hankering for roasted chicken with your apricot relish! Much love and wellness wishes xx
Lucie, I would love to quote you from this comment in a post I am working on….. just different perspectives from people on the healing crisis…. would this be OK? I just love what you have written here – I will link back to your blog
Demystifying the weirdness – TOTALLY!
T’would be my honor, lovely! If it helps, but nooo obligation, I wrote a post last year about my healing reactions. Drop me a line if you want the link. Love that you’re doing this – brave and beautiful xx
And I’m really excited to read your next dive into healing crises!
Oh for sure – link me up – would love to read and share your experiences too