I break out in a cold sweat at the mention of gardening tools and potting soil while the thought of helpless seedlings sends me running. Luckily, my friends caught onto this, hence I’m not the one they speed dial to take care of their plants or gardens before they go on vacation. (I’m told I'm on speed dial for coffee, drinks and entertainment if you wondered). In fact, I suspect the closest I have ever been to having “green fingers” was after a finger painting session.
That doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy the pleasures and tranquility that gardens offer though.
Roughly 3 weeks ago I was privileged to spend time at the Willka Tika garden guesthouse in Peru’s sacred valley. Inspiration hit me as I was meditating in the 3rd chakra/solar plexus garden. This chakra is all about your sense of personal power in this world and is symbolised by the Sun.
An ode to the Sun
I firmly plant my feet on Pachamama and reach up to your golden rays.
Here I stand - focused, strong and certain of every word I say.
Forgotten are the thoughts of being unworthy, weak or hopeless.
My inner flame burning bright even through ink-black nights.
See my light and feel my fire.
To happiness and openness do I aspire.
