The Faces

EARTH

THE ELEMENT OF EARTH

The Philosophy of Grounding and Stability

The Earth is in no hurry. It holds. There is no chaos within it - only structure. And that is precisely where its strength lies. Within a person, "earth" is the foundation. It is the sense of stability, safety, and an internal "I am standing my ground." When the earth is in balance, a person is centered, calm, and confident. When it is not, anxiety and distraction arise, along with a feeling of "losing the ground beneath one's feet." The Earth teaches us to slow down. To return to the body. To feel the reality of the here and now.

Recomended when

When your state of mind feels "scattered" or fragmented When your mind is racing with thoughts and anxiety When you feel a general sense of instability

Effects

Grounds you and brings you back into your body Creates a sense of security and being protected Soothes anxiety and dissolves inner instability

The Result

The feeling that you are back where you belong A profound sense of inner peace