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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2026 · 14 MIN

Steady like a tree: Grounding meditation for grief & stormy days

from Death on the Daily · host Tanya Wilkinson

When grief makes life feel unsteady, sometimes what we need isn't to "fix" the feeling - it's to find something solid to stand on. This guided meditation invites you to visualise yourself as a tree: roots growing deep and stable into the earth, a steady trunk at your core, and branches that can move with life's winds without losing their connection to what holds them.Grief is a part of us - but it is not all of us. This practice offers a few quiet minutes to reconnect with the steadiness that's still there within, even on the hardest days.This meditation is for you if:🌳 You're feeling ungrounded or overwhelmed by grief🌳 You want a short, accessible practice (eyes open or closed)🌳 You want to connect to a sense of calm, safety or neutrality within. In this guided meditation, you'll:Visualise roots growing from your feet into the earthConnect to the steady "trunk" within your coreExplore your branches - the more delicate, moveable parts of youReturn to a felt sense of stability that you can access anytimeIf this meditation supports you, please like, subscribe, or share it with someone who might need it too. Disclaimer: This content is for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice.This practice invites gentle awareness of your body. Before you begin, check in with yourself and see whether it feels right for you to do this meditation today. You know yourself best - trust what feels right for you.This meditation is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Are you journeying with grief?Download my FREE Grief, Grace & Growth journaling ebook: https://tanyawilkinson.co.uk/grief-grace-growth-journalJOIN GRIEF COCOON, my new monthly virtual event - a sacred space for grief in busy lives: https://tanyawilkinson.co.uk/grief-cocoonFollow & Support Death on the Daily:Do Like, Comment & Subscribe to this channel  @deathonthedaily  Share this meditation with a friend who might need it. Subscribe to my Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/deathonthedaily/ Buy me a coffee and support the production of this free podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/tanyawilkinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/death_onthedaily  Find out about my work including as a grief coach: www.tanyawilkinson.co.uk YouTube: http://youtube.com/@deathonthedailyThis meditation is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: [email protected]:0:00: Introduction0:54: Guided Meditation Begins

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