Solstice: Ground & Feel
collage by Leigh Aschoff | OMAYARI
Summer Solstice I love. Like most, I love the summer season & the light. On a deeper level, I LOVE when light is cast upon truths that have gone otherwise dismissed or minimized, real pain that has been ignored, voices that must rise up & out, into the light.
The pandemic & the uprising against systemic racism touches upon our root & sacral chakras. These are lower body energy centers associated with our human experience. The root chakra reigns tribe, trust, abundance & health. The sacral chakra reigns emotions, sexuality, creative expression & is the seat of responsibility.
Coming out of denial is a slow process (& includes Grief). By staying grounded & connected to our emotions while aligned with true responsibility, we can guide ourselves towards trust, equality & embodied empowerment without burn out, frustration & anxiety (energy not grounded in our bodies). Remember that lower body energy centers are slow processing. Being conscious & accepting of our root & sacral energy (what is true for us right now individually) is the way to the balanced power in the solar plexus chakra.
How can we stay grounded & connected to our feelings during this great change?
1. Ground your energy & your body: utilize the free Grounding Heart Meditation on my website, lean against a tree, spend time in nature, savasana with slow deep breaths for 5-10 minutes, sleep.
Root Chakra Affirmation: I have the right to be here.
2. Embrace your feelings with honor & true responsibility: after grounding bring your attention to your sacral chakra (pelvic bowl). Breathe deeply & connect with your feelings. Welcome your emotions as powerful life energy. Honor any tears or pain as the power of being alive, your precious life. Write, speak out loud, reach out to a trusted friend.
Sacral Chakra Affirmation: I have the right to all my feelings.
This is an example of the energetic mechanics of Self Love; this is a path of healing that serves us individually & inherently everyone connected to us.