While taking yoga classes and also Tai Chi stretch classes, I heard the instructors talk about “planting” your feet. Standing or sitting feel your feet “planted” in front of you. They become one with the earth as you focus on them being planted.  They are then able to help you keep your balance and you find strength knowing they are “planted” and supporting you.

I believe God does not always want us to be reminiscing about the past, going over and over our past memories, nor do I think He wants us to be always planning our future days, excursions, comings and goings.  I think this phrase helps us realize “living in the now,” and “planting my feet,” are what we should be concentrating on. Where am I right now? Am I Christ-centered at this particular time? You might have heard the popular expression, “BE PRESENT.” Right now, be aware of God and His unconditional love. Right now, be aware of what you are thankful for. Right now, pray for others. Right now, ask for forgiveness. Be present. Live in the now. PLANT YOUR FEET.  Feel your feet stabilize your body.  Envision the arteries and veins and sinews and muscles and blood and bones all giving strength to the feet that are planted.

Maybe you only have one foot. Maybe you don’t have any feet. Maybe you are physically unable to stand up. Plant your body and be present, live in the now, be thankful, pray for others, ask for forgiveness. Our Father is our gardener. Get planted with your feet or body and visualize His strength within you. Get planted in Him.

Jill