Lately, I’ve been reflecting on what it truly means to be grounded. Reading The Practice of Groundedness by Brad Stulberg was a powerful reminder that real strength isn’t about pushing harder or standing alone—it’s about deepening our roots and embracing the support around us. This book resonated deeply with me, especially the way it draws wisdom from redwood trees. It inspired a meditation I wrote, reminding me (and maybe you, too) that we don’t have to do this alone.
Redwood trees teach us a powerful lesson about resilience and connection. Their towering strength isn’t due to shallow independence—it’s because their roots intertwine. Beneath the surface, redwoods create a network of shared support, holding each other steady through storms, droughts, and the passage of time.
What would it feel like to embrace that same kind of connection in your own life? To trust in the power of your community? To allow yourself to lean into the support of those who care about you?
Imagine:
• Letting go of the pressure to “stand tall” all on your own.
• Grounding yourself deeply in the relationships that nourish your growth.
• Feeling the stability of collective resilience—knowing that when you waver, your roots are held by others.
Groundedness is sinking deeper.
Deeper into your values. Deeper into the present. Deeper into the connections that sustain you.
Today, take a moment to reflect:
Who are the people or communities that make up your root system?
How can you nurture those connections, just as they nurture you?
Where in your life are you ready to release the myth of “doing it all alone”?
You are not a solitary tree. You are part of a vast forest, intertwined with others in ways both seen and unseen. And that is where your true strength lies.
With love and gratitude,
Amanda x
I love this message so much 🫶🫶