Welcome. I’m glad you’re here. This space is called Women’s Seasonal Apothecary for a reason, and I want to begin by naming how we’re using that word. The apothecary here is not something outside of you. The apothecary is the self. 🌱 In traditional apothecary work, plants are not rushed or forced. They are planted, tended, harvested, and prepared according to season, timing, and capacity. We use the same lens here to study the body and the nervous system. 🌿 This is a classroom-style space. We learn through: - observation rather than urgency 🌾 - timing rather than force 🕰️ - care rather than correction 🤍 - restraint rather than override 🌙 - respect for process 🍃 We are not here to fix ourselves. We are here to cultivate ourselves 🌸 Herbs may be discussed as seasonal companions and teachers, but this is not a space for individualized protocols or prescriptions. The primary study here is nervous system health and how living systems stay well through rhythm, regulation, and appropriate care. 🌼 Think of nervous system regulation as the soil. Without stable soil, even supportive inputs can become stressors. With it, things tend to grow more easily and with less effort 🌱 A few things to know as you settle in: - Sharing is always optional 🌾 - This is not therapy or trauma processing 🌙 - There is no expectation to post, respond, or perform 🤍 - Quiet participation is welcome here 🍃 This space values steadiness over intensity and integration over output. Over the coming weeks, we’ll explore seasonal rhythm, nervous system literacy, and occasional herbal wisdom through this cultivated lens. Nothing here requires urgency. Nothing here requires disclosure. Take your time. Notice how it feels to be in a space that is not asking anything of you yet. That, too, is part of the study 🌿