Remember the old signs, “Don’t step on the grass”? Well, today is a different day, a day when city dwelling humans have gotten away from being in touch with nature. So, I’ve come upon an easy and time efficient way of meditating (which I am sure I did not invent), while getting close to Mother Earth.
Find a grassy area, anywhere. Take off your shoes, and barefooted, step on the grass. Keep your feet apart shoulder length and relax your arms at your side. Close your eyes, relax, breathe conscientiously several times and notice the way your feet feel in the grass.
Notice that you are there. That’s where you are. You are you, and you are in touch with your surroundings. Just be. That’s it. Now open your eyes and take another deep breath and from the bottom of your heart say: Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Now, if you have a lawn in your property, you may place a sign that says: “You may step on the grass.”
Copyright 2017, J. G. Herrera
WONDERFUL SIMPLICITIES By Author J. G. Herrera 