Hands in the Dirt

March Moments #2

Over the years, somatic grounding practices have played a huge role in my healing and self care. Grounding myself in the present moment regulates my nervous system and calms my mind.

For me, grounding my feet into the dirt connects me to the present. I can smell the sweetness of my lavender, hear the sounds of nature, feel the texture of the soil on my toes, see the bees pollinating my zinnias, and taste the sweetness of the bakery up the street.

My body feels at rest and I can breathe easily. These are the moments I revel in. These are the moments where I can think a little more clearly about where I’m headed and all that I’ve brought myself through.

Here is a poem that replicates some of these experiences.

.:Thank you for taking the time to listen to my heart:.

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Hands in the dirt 
Holds sacred moments
Earth grounds the nerves
And safety feels firm

Feet in the dirt 
Releasing shame
And bidding farewell 
To conditional ships. 

Let them sail away
For the wind to claim 

Swirling sounds 
And echoes fading
Of dimmer days

Hazel eyes 
Guided by 
the morning 
horizon. 

A deep love within 
Has its uprising

Rooted 

Steady in soil,
Rising in 
My own light.

Planting red and green peppers in our home garden ‘2023