Ten minutes to ground
Move through these at your own pace. There is nothing to get right.
Arrive
Put both feet on the floor. Let the chair hold you. Notice that you made it here.
Pause
Give yourself uninterrupted silence. Ten minutes when you can; one minute is a beginning.
Notice
You feel what is happening in the world in your body, in your spirit, in the way you move through the world. Where do you feel it right now?
Connect
Speak to your ancestors, or spend time in nature. Talk to a tree. Their wisdom and resilience live in you.
Return
Who are you at your core, outside of any institutional role or title?
The Five Pillars of Fortification
Grounding holds when it rests on more than one thing.
Remember who you are
You are more than your titles.
Who am I when no one needs anything from me?
Honor your ancestors
Their wisdom and resilience live in you.
Whose strength do I carry into this work?
Rest
The kind that truly restores body, mind and spirit.
What kind of rest do I need this week?
Create and imagine
Art, play and imagination reconnect you to possibility.
What did I love to make before anyone graded it?
Build community
Stay close to people who see you, love you and keep you grounded.
Who keeps me grounded?