Kate Munding speaks about the Buddha and the earth. The Buddha’s teachings are considered a path to freedom in the heart and the mind, and the earth represents the delusions and illusions of life.
A note from Sean
Try this today. Go outside, or stand near a window. Feel your feet on the ground and the weight of your body held by the earth. Then notice one story your mind is telling you right now, such as a worry or an assumption. Name it as a story, and come back to your feet. Notice that you can feel the ground and notice the story at the same time. Stay for three breaths, then go on with your day.
Keep going: Connecting with the Earth and How to Practice Mindfulness in Nature.
This suits anyone who gets carried off by their thoughts. If a story is painful, keep your attention on your feet, go gently, and stop when you need to.
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