Find a quiet space near a tree that has shed its leaves, or gather fallen leaves if indoors. Bring something that reminds you of your loss - a photo, an object, or simply the memory held in your heart. Sit comfortably with your back supported, as the Earth Mother holds you in your grief.
Fosgladh
Màthair na Talmhainn, glac mi nad ghaol
Mother of Earth, hold me in your love
Mar a ghlacas tu gach duilleag a thuiteas
As you hold each falling leaf
Mar a ghlacas tu gach bainne sneachd
As you hold each snowflake
Mar sin glac mo bhròn
So hold my sorrow
Breathe deeply into your belly, letting your breath move like gentle waves against the shore of your grief. Feel the solid presence of earth beneath you, supporting you completely.
Corp
Tha mi a' leigeil às mo dhòrainn
I release my pain
Mar a leigeas craobh às a duilleagan
As a tree releases its leaves
A' tuiteam gu sàmhach
Falling quietly
A' tilleadh dhachaigh don talamh
Returning home to the earth
Place your hands over your heart. Feel its steady rhythm, like t…
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