Tree Hugging in Winter for Clearing Out Heavy Energy
Barefoot on the Earth is such a great way to release heavy energy and recalibrate oneself. But what is one to do in the Winter when barefoot activity is just not the completely sane choice to make? Well, at least not any lengthy barefooting outside.
Here are two ideas to allow yourself to let go of, release, and/or wash away the heavy energy that we carry and can weigh us down energetically. Releasing this has healing impacts on the physical body, nervous system relaxing and immune system boosting, as well as the mind and spirit.
1) Energy Bathing
Wherever you are, whenever you need to release heavy energy (think sad, angry, depressed, often thought of as negative or dark energy):
Close your eyes
Think of yourself standing barefoot on the Earth, in your favorite outdoor space of course
Visualize water or colorful healing light raining down on you, any color that makes sense to you
As the color of choice comes over you, washing away heavy energy, visualize the energy flowing into the Earth
Stand and visualize this as long as you need to to feel lighter in Body-Mind-Spirit
Barefoot on a 50 degree day in December 2020.
Barefoot on the Earth is such a great way to release heavy energy and recalibrate oneself. But what is one to do in the Winter when barefoot activity is just not the completely sane choice to make? Well, at least not any lengthy barefooting outside.
Here are three ideas to allow yourself to let go of, release, and/or wash away the heavy energy that we carry. Heavy can weigh us down energetically. Releasing this has healing impacts on the physical body, relaxes the nervous system and boosts the immune system (yes, this is proven phenomena from years of research in Yoga, Forest Bathing, and Energy Medicine work), as well as the mind and spirit.
1) Energy Bathing
Wherever you are, whenever you need to release heavy energy (think sad, angry, depressed… all often thought of as negative or dark energy):
Close your eyes
Think of yourself standing barefoot on the Earth, in your favorite outdoor space of course
Visualize water or colorful healing light raining down on you, any color that makes sense to you
As the color of choice comes over you, washing away heavy energy, visualize the energy you are letting go of, flowing into the Earth
Stand and visualize this as long as you need to to feel lighter in Body-Mind-Spirit
2) Tree Hugging is a fine way to release some heavy energy into the Earth. Remember to do this respectfully of the Trees. Approach the Trees like you would people: until you have established a hugging relationship with them, ask politely before you dive in for the big hug. Would you hug strangers you meet on the street? Ok, if you are like me, maybe you would. But my kids tell me this is weird so use your best judgement.
Take a walk in the Woods, listening to the woods. Yup, this means you will need to See, Hear, Smell, Taste, and Feel FULLY: a full on sensual experience. Think of Spring Rain and how you can smell the Earthy, wet floor in the Woods, taste the freshness of the Rain, feel the Rain misting on your face, hear the plop-plop-plop of rain on a rock, and see the beauty of the Rain’s mist and showers in front of your face. Immerse in this mindset with whatever is happening in the Woods today.
Turn off podcasts/ music / and the urge to catch up on phone conversations. In fact, shut your phone ringer off.
Approach a Tree of choice and ask if you can hug it. Wait for the Yes.
Wrap your arms around the Tree and place your forehead up against the bark.
Breathe in the Smell. Feel the barks texture on your forehead’s skin. Weave your heavy energy together with the Tree’s energy and wash it down the Tree’s inner trunk, through the roots, and into the Earth.
Thank the Tree for transporting this energy into the Earth.
3. Or, try this Chakra clearing ritual.
Whatever you chose to do, to release what you no longer need, make it your experience.
Change up my suggestions to fit your needs.
Release, let go, and allow Mother Earth to recycle your heavy energy into healing energy.
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Life IS A Symphony
Life is a symphony meant to flow in harmony with self and all life on this planet.
When we live in this harmony with nature (we are nature) the music of the universe becomes the dance of life.
So many of us work against this flow, thinking we are wiser than the laws of nature; perhaps that we are above the laws of nature.
I invite you to do this:
- Sit or lie down in a comfortable position,
- Close your eyes,
- Take 10 slow, deep belly breaths (breathing from the belly makes the diaphragm drop down and allows your lungs to fully expand, your breath of life!),
- Envision yourself in the flow of life, all things in harmony,
- Allow this vision to stay with you as you continue to deep breathe,
- Start at your head and visualize each and every body organ & body part, one by one, until you reach your toes; visualize them alive with love, life force energy, that glowing white light,
- Finish up with 10 more slow deep breaths.
- Slowly bring yourself back to the present moment.
Your body, mind, and spirit should feel refreshed and alive, ready to meet the day's challenges with peace.
Anytime you arrive at a snag in your day, pause for just a moment, deep breathe and visualize the white light running from the center of your head to your toes. This is a quickie mindfulness meditation to bring calm and patience to the moment.
Remember your body is an amazing healing organism, part of the harmony of the universe. Allowing yourself to be in this harmony creates a healing effect in each and every body cell.
Healing Blessings, Paula
