Words by Michelle Spina
Soak – fully submerge
Dip hands and feet into any natural body of water.
Moving water is ideal
ocean
river
mountain stream
creek
waterfall
however still water works too
ponds
lakes
springs
It’s lovely to sit on a rock, in a creek, dip your feet in,
and let the water rush by.
ALL NATURAL BODIES OF WATER WILL CONNECT
YOU TO THE ENERGY OF THE PLANET
AND CONNECT YOU TO NATURE.
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