If you live in cities, there are few chances to be immersed in nature, But aren’t there one or two places with nature such as a park or a shrine if you walk for 20 to 30 minutes？ Why don’t you visit these places in intervals between jobs or classes, and walk barefoot or lie down with arms and legs outstretched? Then I’m sure you can receive the power of earth just like native Americans!
There is a road in the hearts of all of us, hidden and seldom traveled, Which leads to an unknown, secret place. The old people came literally to love the soil, And they sat or reclined on the ground with a feeling of Being close to a mothering power.
Their teepees were built upon the earth And their altars were made of earth. The soul was soothing, strengthening, cleansing and healing.
That is why the old Indian still sits upon the earth instead of Propping himself up and away from its life giving forces. For him, to sit or lie upon the ground is to be able to think more deeply And to feel more keenly. He can see more clearly into the mysteries of Life and come closer in kinship to other lives about him.
– Chief Luther Standing Bear
At first glance, his words may seem to communicate something mystical- and in fact it does refer to something very deep- our ability to come in touch with our true nature when touching the Earth- but it’s also referring to something very concrete which we can easily do in our everyday lives:
Touch the Earth.
You’ve probably heard someone- a friend, or loved one perhaps- mention before that being in nature helps them clear their mind and think more clearly.
This isn’t just hearsay, you can test this for yourself. On an especially hectic day, go to a nearby park or hiking trail and take a moment to relax among the trees or walk the trail and feel as your mind begins to clear and your stress and tension begins to dissipate.
No matter what you believe or don’t believe about the healing and demystifying powers of being close to the Earth, or why exactly you think a natural environment clears our mind, it can’t be argued that being close to nature has an impact on our well-being.
Let’s try the practice of “earthing”!
And this may even extend to the physical body. The practice of “earthing” is the act of walking barefoot or placing our bodies on a natural surface, and while the science is still young there’s been promise in the findings to support that connecting directly with the Earth in some way can result in better sleep, less pain, reduced stress and tension, and improved immune function.
Source：https://buddhaimonia.com/blog/native-american-wisdom
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