Energy Above and Below

A recent trip to Paris gave me the opportunity to "earth" beneath one of the worlds most iconic spaces.

The area beneath the tower draws hundreds of thousands of visitors yearly who want to ride the elevator to the summit to see all of Paris. But for me, I wanted to lay on the green grass beneath this presence and absorb all the energy I could from the earth above and below. ( My friends indulged me , but secretly I think they thought me slightly crazy) .

I've been in healthcare for over 30 years caring for people in all stages of life ( and death) but it is at this stage that I've focused on the energy of life force that surrounds us. This isn't something I think you can teach fledgling nursing students to stand (or be) in the moment , absorb all you can see and do, and then respond in love to what is being asked of you. Certainly when I was a new nurse, all I wanted was to finish my assignment, knowing all the tasks I've done were completed accurately. There was no space for time or energy work at that time of my career. This is true to most of my life! But what I realize is that spending time "in the moment" and absorbing the surrounding life force is key to wellness.

Hence the reason I urged my friends to "earth"; we all came to Paris for different reasons and in different stages of life. Sitting in the grass, letting our skin touch the earth, releasing all tension, worry and distraction and allowing the earth to replenish us with all positivity from above and below was worth the trip. Without sounding hokey, I truly believe time spent in nature, reconnecting with the environment is crucial for balancing life's energy and bringing it back to center. ( Side note- if you get a chance to sit under the tower, bring a bottle of wine, baguettes and cheese ).

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