July 2024
Welcome July!
As we enter the month of July my awareness turns to the reality that we are at the half way point of this Mineral year (see January 2024 for more about the Mineral Year.) As I reflect on these last six months, my thoughts turn to the grounding qualities of the element of mineral. Solid and steady, the element of mineral provides a model for us of steadfastness, sustainability, and embodiment.
When I think about what it means to be “grounded” I lean into the term embodied. I really enjoy this alternative to grounded as it elicits a visual of being “in one’s body.” When we are present to our physical bodies, as much as we can be given ALL the variations of bodied-ness, we feel a deepened connection to the mineral element and ourselves.
As we move through this month the questions for reflection will invite you to take stock of the past six months within the theme of being grounded or embodied. It is a great time for reflection as the wheel of the year continues to spin and this half way point allows for us to see where we have been and where we are going during this Mineral year.
Kindly,
Jen
"Our bodies are brilliant that way.
They act like compasses, letting us know
when we're headed in the right direction --
and when we're not.”
~ Unknown
questions for reflection
Reflect back on the last six months. If it is helpful, go month by month to get a linear view of where you have been on all levels. Notice the circumstances when you were the least grounded or embodied in yourself without judgment. See if you can track a pattern of feeling un-embodied or reoccurring events that lead you to feel ungrounded.
What does it feel like when you are “out of your body?” Track the fine details so when this happens again, you will be quick to realize it and utilize your tools to course correct.
What do you imagine for yourself in the next six months? What embodiment practice can support you to get there?
~ july VIDEO MESSAGE ~
Season Ritual PDF
Seasonal rituals will be released in Pdf format during the months of September, December, March, and June.
Reflect on this past seasons ritual; are you still in process with the ritual? Did you notice any shifts as a result of completing the ritual? Take a moment here to reflect on your time with this ritual.
“Any ritual is an opportunity for transformation.”
~ Starhawk
monthly ritual
Each month you will be given a ritual in Pdf format. These rituals arise from a combination of experience, divination, guidance, and natural cycles. Create the time & space to bring regular ritual into your life using these pdf’s as guideposts.
“The body tells the truth regardless of if we speak its language or not. ... Often my practice has focused on trying to meet my body where it is, instead of constantly trying to get it to meet me where I am.”
― Lama Rod Owens
RITUAL INVITATION
Place yourself in a comfortable sitting position with both feet flat on the ground and legs uncrossed. Take a few deep breaths and using the pads of your fingers, begin to tap on yourself starting with your feet. Tap your toes, the tops and bottoms of your feet and up to your ankles. As you tap, you are holding the intention of activating and waking up your bones; the deep Mineral element that inspires the qualities of steadfastness, sustainability, and embodiment.
Tap all the way up your legs and the entire length and breadth of your body to the very crown of your head. Notice how you feel as your bones resonate the intention of your attention.
JUly meditation
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It is only by grounding our awareness in the living sensation of our bodies that the 'I Am,' our real presence, can awaken.
“Embodiment is about the felt sense, the awareness and direct experience of the physical body. And what is even more important: it is a practice! You can learn to develop a closer relationship to your body, be more in touch with your body and yourself, and allow yourself to feel all the sensations and emotions, while working, doing sports, relating to others and the outside world,… actually in everything that we do! And it is a practice that supports our physical, mental and emotional health, and supports a friendly relationship with yourself, with others and the world. For example: because you have a better and more close relationship to your body, you are more aware of boundaries, things that are good/bad for you, how to take better care of yourself, and so on. Because you are able to take good care of yourself, you can also take better care of others and relate to others in a kind and open way. And on top of that your (daily) experience from moment to moment, becomes more intense and you feel more alive.”
RESOURCE ARTICLE
This lovely article speaks to the practice of grounding and offers a practice as well as essential oil suggestions to aid one in this process.
