Resonance
XXX — Root Chakra – Walking, Oils, and Diet
When you have accomplished this simple, but powerful practice, you can move on to further means of empowering the Root Chakra.
When you walk along, whether it be at work, down a high street pavement, in the office, or at home, begin to sense every step you make, and in so doing, feel the Earth and its connection and energy flow. Not only will you feel more energised as you draw into your Root Chakra the Earth's vast and abundant energy stores, but you will once again train your mind to banish any historical self and in its place, a new seat of self-confident and energised self will be born.
Everything is born of the Earth, and if you have the opportunity and a garden or plot to cultivate life, then do so with feeling the energy of the earth as you do so. As you did earlier with your feet, even with your fingers you can feel a constant and ready stream of energy flow from your fingers to the seat and home of your Root Chakra.
Walking, or any physical exercise, that allows your body to connect with the Earth and draw from its energy well is good and will help manifest your general health and happiness. The Earth is physical, and your physical activity will be attached and vibrate with the same rhythm and harmony of the Earth so that you become synchronised in a new reality of you.
Physical exercise and Earthly contact is not the only way to nourish and reinvigorate your Root Chakra. You can also use oils rich in earthly smells. Take time to experience how these fast-working aromas quickly move through the channels of your being and make their way to the Root Chakra and give it energy from the Earth. The most propitious place to achieve this is in the calm, meditative state of a luxurious bath. Many outlets now sell an abundance of earthly plants suffused in oils and rich in aromas such as rosemary and sandalwood. Myrrh and frankincense are sacred oils, and entertaining their richness allows a more profound connection with the Earth to flow and release its unbounded energy into us and through us.
Diet is also an important part of keeping the Root Chakra healthy. Red, earthly foods are the best like beetroot. When you consume these foods, make sure you take your time, and as with your exercises of physical contact with the Earth, do the same with your food. From the food entering your mouth, you should enjoy the energy of that food given from the Earth and nourishing you with an evermore healthy life.
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