I got a strong message the other day from my ‘tree’. With all the swirling politics and anger and fear around me, I knew I needed some wisdom. So I walked into the woods, planted my feet on the ground around the roots of one of my favorite Cedar trees.
And I listened.
As I felt the familiar warmth radiate through my legs, up my back and into my shoulders, I waited quietly for the message. It doesn’t happen quickly. It waits for me to settle into the ground, quiet my mind and honor its presence.
So I leaned in.
As my feet absorbed the energy from the roots, my back and neck relaxed and my mind opened, I could sense the message was coming. And as usual, it was simple and powerful.
And I heard.
“Lean into the Good.”
Yes. Simple and clear and difficult all at the same time. Especially now. With all the turbulence and threats and fear around us, it’s hard to see anything good. But that’s the point, isn’t it? They want us to be mired in it all, spinning and swirling in fear. They feed off of it. I know, I can’t let that feed my thoughts.
I leaned in more. Head. Shoulders. Back. Legs. Feet.
And I felt the change. The warmth. The light. The breath of light air.
I inhaled it all deeply.
The Strength.
The Calm.
The Good.
It is the energy of the planet.
It is the wisdom of the trees.
Lean in.
Feel the good.
It’s there for me.
For you.
For all of us.
Lean into the good.
