Practice this meditation whenever you feel unsettled and in need of feeling grounded and supported. Invite yourself to relax. Notice if you are holding on to any tension within the body. Bring awareness to that place within your body and breathe into any discomfort.

See if you can begin to get grounded. Imagine yourself standing in a forest full of large, tall, old trees. Surrounded by the quiet power of these trees. Think of all that they have weathered. All of the storms they have seen. Imagine how deep their roots must go. The forest as strong as they may look, they are also very flexible and adaptable. Think of your life and what grounds you and gives you a sense of support.

Contemplate the foundation of your life – your values, hobbies, people that offer you support and keep you grounded.

As you stand in the forest, feel protected, grounded, rooted and content. Come back to your roots and your foundation. Anchor yourself in your own inner strength.

Wise enough to weather your own seasons in life. If you find your mind being dragged away from the present moment … feel the ground beneath you and connect with your own roots.

As the mind sways from external circumstances, come back to that place within you that is stable.
Connect to that quiet power with you, that is unchanging, infinite, and calm. As the mind takes you back remember that everything changes. Anchor yourself in your own wisdom and the power to see beyond.

No matter what arises, you are grounded, you are stable, and you are anchored in yourself. Continue resting easily.