Rediscovering My Roots Through the Root Chakra
Ah, Muladhara, we meet again. Revisiting the Root Chakra feels like checking in with the part of myself that keeps asking, “Are you grounded yet?” and refuses to accept anything less than full presence. Today, I’m taking a moment to dig deeper into my roots, not just the foundation of stability, but the places where life has tugged at them, stretched them, even left some tender spots.
Lately, I’ve felt my roots shifting in unexpected ways. The ground beneath me isn’t quite as steady as I’d like. A missing piece exists, someone whose presence is woven into the deepest parts of who I am. My daughter. Her absence leaves a space that aches. It is an invisible thread pulling at my heart. It reminds me of the ways love shapes us even when loss tries to unravel it.
So much of Muladhara is about belonging, about feeling held by the earth beneath us. And today, I feel the weight of that differently. There are moments when I want to push away the ache, to make sense of it, to find solid footing again. But maybe that’s not what grounding asks of me. Maybe it’s about honoring both the presence and the absence, the love that roots me in ways beyond what I can touch.
Today’s Challenge is Claim My Space
“I Am Here”
This exercise from Rachel feels different today. Declaring “I am here” is simple, yet weighty. Because I’m here, carrying both my strength and my sorrow. Today, everywhere I go, I’ll remind myself that I exist fully in this moment. That I take up space, even when grief whispers that something is missing. The words didn’t erase that my heart hurts, but they anchored me, reminding me that even when part of my heart feels lost, I am still whole.
Yoga Practice and Energy Check-In with the Root Chakra
Let’s pause to check, shall we?
- How’s my yoga practice going? It’s been a mix of grace and questionable balance. Muladhara is all about grounding, which is just a nice way of saying I’m working on not wobbling in Warrior Pose.
- Have my eating habits shifted since the start of the challenge? Yes, I’m definitely more mindful about what fuels me. Though I’ll admit, my love for coffee remains firmly rooted (pun intended).
- What am I noticing in my body, mood, and energy? There’s a tenderness I can’t ignore, but also a quiet resilience. Proof that even when roots feel shaken, they still hold.
Root Chakra Musings
Here are today’s reflections to help me reconnect with Muladhara’s grounding energy:
1. What does the idea of “roots” mean to me personally?
My roots are my family, my memories, my love, my losses are the things that tether me to something bigger than myself.
2. How do I create a sense of stability and grounding in my daily life?
Through small rituals: deep breaths, hot coffee, touching the earth, holding onto the people who remind me I’m not alone.
3. Have I ever felt disconnected from my “roots,” and what helped me reconnect?
Loss has a way of making everything feel untethered. But remembering, no, honoring those who are part of me, even beyond this physical world, keeps me connected.
4. What does it mean to me to claim my space in the world?
It means allowing myself to take up space, even when grief wants to shrink it. It means saying, “I am here,” with the fullness of who I am.
5. How can I honor and embrace my heritage while staying true to my unique path?
By carrying forward the wisdom, the love, the lessons, while letting myself grow beyond expectations, beyond limitations, beyond what the past says I should be.
Sweet Potato and Apple Hash
Here’s a grounding recipe with sweet potatoes and apples. Earthy, cozy, and full of flavors that root you in the moment. It’s perfect as a side dish or a light meal to nourish both body and soul.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji works great), diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for a hint of warmth)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, for a crunchy topping)
- A handful of fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes, apples, and red onion with olive oil, cinnamon, smoked paprika, ginger, salt, and pepper until everything is well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Optional: In the last 5 minutes of roasting, sprinkle walnuts or pecans over the hash for a toasty crunch.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm and enjoy the grounding, comforting flavors!
This dish captures the sweetness of apples and the earthiness of sweet potatoes, with a hint of spice to warm you from the inside out. It’s grounding, nourishing, and easy to customize. Perfect for embracing Muladhara’s steady energy.
Rooting Into Growth Allows Blooms to flourish
Revisiting Muladhara today reminded me that grounding isn’t just about standing firm. No, it’s about allowing myself to feel everything that lives inside me. Claiming my space, reconnecting with my roots, and embracing the fullness of life, even when my heart hurts, is an act of strength. I move forward knowing that I am here. That grief doesn’t make me any less rooted, any less whole. That love keeps growing, even in places where loss tries to take root.
As this chakra journey continues, I embrace the next cycle, carrying with me both the weight and the lightness, the presence and the longing, the knowing that every step forward still leads me home.
