We unearthed my grandfather’s old vegetable garden from beneath 15 years of overgrowth.
Aside from feeling a tangible sense of union with my grandfather’s spirit, I was fascinated by this earth as we prepped it for planting our first vegetables. Even after we raked the first layer of leaves to find earth underneath, it took hours of tilling to clear and aerate the earth. Sneaky, deep, inch-wide weeds invaded the garden beds, and would have sabotaged the outward expression of vegetables planted there.
It made me think about the weeds we carry in the sinews of our flesh- in our mental, physical, emotional bodies- that inhibit the fullest expressions of ourselves, and sometimes even ‘run the show’ deep beneath our conscious awareness.
How do you till our own soil, unearth your weeds, and nurture the ground from which all of your deeds and services spring- yourself?
We are the constant in all our actions and interactions. And the more clear we become, the more our good works can blossom.
I asked some of my instagram followers, “What’s your favorite tool for tilling your mental / emotional soil.”
They replied:
Friends
Movement
Meditation
Peeling a pomegranate
How do you till the soil of your body mind?
I’d love to see your thoughts in the comments! Let’s build a list !
The Alexander Technique has been the most effective tool for me to till my soil. I never knew an inkling of all the memories, emotions and protective mechanisms that were being held in my body. I just knew I wanted more for myself. Through working with an incredible practitioner, I was able to slowly let go of deep somatic holding, and open myself for more connection, creativity, and flow.
A lot of energy was freed up for me to serve my community, and discover more power in my personal & professional life.
We need to unlearn. re-learn. uncover. and connect.
The 1600 hour Teacher Training unravelled some deep holding patterns, and trained me in the skill of passing on this work.
If you’re interested in this process, feel free to schedule a free consult, and let’s discuss your goals and questions.
