Nourish the Root: How to Feed What Truly Holds You
- Becky
- Sep 16
- 2 min read
Not all nourishment is surface-level. Some care runs deeper, into the hidden parts of us that rarely get seen. The roots.
Roots don’t ask for attention the way flowers do. They grow quietly, stretching into darkness, feeding the whole from beneath. If the roots are strong, the plant thrives. If the roots weaken, nothing above the soil can truly flourish.
This week’s word calls us to the same truth: to nourish what holds us, not just what shows.
What Does It Mean to Nourish the Root?
It’s easy to focus on what’s visible, our skin, our output, our daily schedules. But the root-self is quieter.
It lives in:
The womb, belly, and gut where we digest life itself.
The ancestral stories that hold us upright or weigh us down.
The deep soil of the earth beneath our feet, offering steadiness when we remember to touch it.
To nourish the root is to feed what sustains you long-term, even if it’s unseen by anyone else.
A Root Nourishment Meditation
You’ll need:
– A comfortable seat or a patch of earth outdoors
– Optional: a piece of root herb (ginger, burdock, or valerian) to hold
Close your eyes. Place your hand low on your belly or womb-space.
Imagine roots spreading from your body into the soil. Not delicate tendrils, but strong cords reaching downward.
With each breath, picture the earth feeding those roots, strength, calm, deep nourishment.
Whisper: “I am nourished at the root. I am held.”
Stay as long as feels good. When you open your eyes, sip ginger or burdock tea to bring the ritual into the body.
Folk Magic for the Root
Our ancestors turned to roots in times of need. Ginger for fire and warmth. Burdock for purification. Valerian for rest. These were more than remedies, they were ways of feeding life at its foundation.
You can make your own kitchen magic by steeping a root in hot water, whispering your intention as it infuses. Drink slowly, imagining each sip travelling down to your roots, strengthening what holds you.
When the world demands performance, remember your roots don’t need to be seen to be strong. Nourishment at this level is private, tender, and powerful.
This week, feed what holds you. Touch the soil, breathe deep, sip your root tea, and remember: the bloom only lasts if the root is fed.
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