kitienen:

pomegranateandivy:

I got a message from someone (wishing to remain private) asking about good, low spoon, devotional things for the theoi. I don’t deal with the issue of spoons though, so I wanted to put this out there to see what suggestions everyone has. My own suggestions are

• Read something, maybe not myths and academic texts, but things relevant to the deity you want to honor. Like poetry for Aphrodite, or a book of jokes for Hermes
• Watch videos on youtube that are relevant to the deity you want to honor, like maybe clips from an archery competition for Artemis or videos of the ocean and fish for Poseidon
• Hit play on a pre-made devotional playlist and just sit or lay and listen to the music

Spoonie here with low-spoon devotional activities!

• Talk to the gods. Like prayer, but more casual! Even if you’re stuck in bed and can’t get up or do anything, you can always give them a few words from the heart.
• Audiobooks are your friend. I’m listening to the Iliad on audible right now, and it’s been great and easy to do. Just enjoy the experience rather than try to understand every word.
• Documentaries and movies are great too, even if you can’t really concentrate. Sometimes I’ll put on one and end up falling asleep while watching it if I’m particularly drained, but hey, an attempt was made! It’s about the same as if you accidentally tuned out while listening to a playlist.
• Dedicate items to your gods. Get a cute cover for your pillow with an owl on it to remind you of Athene, for example. Or those really cute stuffed animals that work as heating pads! Those are great. (I have a pig one on my wishlist that makes me think of Hestia.)
• Make taking your medication a devotional activity! Say a few words in thanks to the gods before you take them.

And most importantly:

• Don’t hold yourself to unrealistic expectations. It’s okay if you can’t do something every day. It takes a lot of time and energy to do proper offerings and rituals, and it’s not something that everyone can do every day exactly perfectly. Especially if you’re a spoonie.