symbolic reflections
Alchemy. The art of transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Our lives are a series of transformative experiences, each with its unique intensity, influenced by various aspects of life and the unavoidable tides of change. Oftentimes change is uncomfortable and we may attempt to avoid it. So how do we show up for these periods of transition? These changes can be spurred by health issues, career transitions, relationship endings, a sense of profound dissatisfaction. The darkest times in our lives often serve as catalysts for transformation. By embracing these processes, we allow ourselves the chance to experience the magic of alchemy, stepping into the fire and emerging with valuable insights, turning lead into gold. These experiences can help us remember and re-discover beauty, joy, and vitality, and our connection to spirit.
Roots and bones symbolizes inner resilience and strength, the strength to root down into the soil, forging a stable foundation and structure, that we may then push up through the cracks, reaching for the light, so we may grow and express, and be nourished. They represent the opportunity to build based on integrity and authenticity, creating depth and honoring the Earth, the soil, our ancestors. The willingness to dig deeper and pay tribute to what’s beneath the surface. Their symbolism honors the yin energy, slowing down, turning within, storing. When all else dies away in the winter the roots sustain life. It speaks to the honoring of our ancestors, sacred burying grounds; the cycle of life and death in which we return to the soil, providing nourishment for the process of rebirth. It speaks to the rich ecosystem of soil, growing and expanding beneath the surface, fostering connections, drawing up minerals and nutrients from deep within the Earth and returning them to the cycle. We are reminded of tending for future generations.
It also represents exploring the root cause. Th way we present with illness is complex, involving many facets of our being. Working through the layers and creating space allows an unwinding and repatterning, that the body and spirit may come back into connection and harmony.
