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This is Marie T. Russell, co-publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of connecting to the Earth as you walk (today and every day).
Comment from Marie: We walk on Mother Earth every day, but we usually are separated from her by roads, cement sidewalks, tile floors, carpets, etc. For us to connect truly with the Earth's healing energy, it is best to be barefoot on the bare earth or grass. Feel the earth, let it fill you with energy, and in return give it your gratitude for its bounty. Open yourself via your heart and your feet to receive the energy that the Earth is making available to us each and every day.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
November 25, 2024
The focus for today is:
I walk as if I am kissing the Earth with my feet,
and the ground is massaging my feet.
Today's inspiration was written by Michael J. Gelb and Bruce Fertman:
Zen monk and author Thich Nhat Hanh advised, “Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.”
Yes! And go one step further and realize that when your feet are kissing the Earth, the Earth is kissing you too. And it’s not just a little peck. It’s a big, juicy smooch!
Allow the ground to massage your feet so that your feet and toes spread out more with every step.
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Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:
How to Walk as if Your Feet Are Kissing the Earth
by Michael J. Gelb and Bruce Fertman.
Read the complete article here.
The focus for today: I walk as if I am kissing the Earth with my feet, and the ground is massaging my feet.
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About the Authors
Michael J. Gelb is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, executive coaching, and innovative leadership. He is a fifth-degree black belt in aikido and a gifted teacher of tai chi and the Alexander Technique. He is also a professional juggler who performed with the Rolling Stones. He is the author of seventeen books — including the international bestseller How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci — which have been translated into 25 languages and sold more than one million copies. More information at MichaelGelb.com and WalkingWell.com.
Bruce Fertman brings sixty years of study as a movement artist and educator to his work, having trained in gymnastics, modern dance, ballet, contact improvisation, the Alexander Technique, tai chi chuan, aikido, chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony), Argentine tango, and kyudo (Zen archery). For the past thirty years Fertman has taught in Europe, Asia, and the Americas helping people experience the interconnectedness of physical and spiritual life. More information at GraceOfSense.com and WalkingWell.com.
