Ground with me

Today I feel anxiety in my body. I can’t place my finger on any one thing, because it’s probably a combination of many many MANY things. I usually feel confidence in my decisions, but today not so much. My role in society seems to feel elusive. Things feel very floaty.If you’re also feeling anxious, read or listen to this:Wherever you are, I invite you to find a comfy position Take your time in positioning your body in a way that feels supportive Maybe place your hands by your sides or on your lap Let your gaze settle and maybe close your eyes if that feels good Take this moment and feel the air enter your nostrils Feel your breath flow out of your mouth Just following your breath No need to push it any faster or slow I invite you to see if placing your hands On a part of your body with a bit of pressure Might feel comforting Maybe try placing a hand on your chest and the other on your stomach Maybe your hands want to cup your face Maybe one hand or both hands are behind your neck Maybe a gentle self embrace might feel good Wherever your hands want to be, start breathing into your hands Allowing energy to move that's ready to move Sometimes I imagine the energy that's ready to be released Go down past my feet and into the earth Honoring and thanking the indigenous land That is living and grieving beneath me Stay and breathe in this position as long as it's supportive When you're ready, release your hands and let them rest If it feels good, let's take three deeper breaths with an audible HA In and out. In and out. In and out. Settling back to where your breath wants to land Extending grace and softness towards yourself in this moment I invite you to bring some movement to your body Stretch in a way that feels yummy Flutter those eyelashes And slowly orient yourself to your surroundings Praying for a Free Palestine, Congo, and Sudan.Tiffany’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to LIBERATORY IMAGINATION at tiffanywongart.substack.com/subscribe