Vessel

Vessel

SOUL GOOD DISPATCHES

Sick Days

The silver lining of feeling low

Vessel's avatar
Vessel
Mar 24, 2023
∙ Paid

THIS WEEK, I navigated a bout of illness. Though none of us wants to feel crummy, I’ve noticed I sink into my body more. The mental gymnastics stop. It’s about breathing from one moment to the next, satisfying physical needs—taking a hot shower, taking in hot soup. Staying in bed, resting my bones. Basking in the sun.

Plant therapy; photograph by Blair K…

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2026 Knobel Media, LLC · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture