Grounding pt. 2:
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As a child, I had a petrifying fear of volcanoes and lava. As an adult, spending time around hydrothermal features, exploring lava tubes, or hiking on dormant volcanoes has become a source of sublime bonding with the planet.
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When we fear something, it’s a forward projection of “the worst” that could come. We are therefore not rooted in the current moment, but in a negative image of our future.
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In actively confronting our fears, we root ourselves fiercely in the current moment. When we are willing to place ourselves there physically, emotionally, mentally and metaphysically, we can come to own our fears and thus regain our futures. As we erase the negative imagery, we allow space for greatness and positivity to flow in like hot magma, full of nutrients, ready to welcome new life, all in due time. Running steadfastly towards my fears is among my favorite sources of grounding.
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The red earth beneath my feet here, is formed of volcanic ash and owes hue to its iron and other mineral content. To me, few things are more beautiful than a red trail lined with greenery—a visual example of what awaits me when I conquer the things that frighten me most. And it’s something Hawaii, of course, has in spades. It’s no wonder, then, that I have come home so rejuvenated and full of positive visions for my future.
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