Week 09, 2026
ℱ𝓇𝓸𝓂 𝓂𝓎 𝒽𝑒𝒶𝓇𝓉 𝓉𝓸 𝓎𝓸𝓊𝓇𝓈… 🫶💌☕
Late February carries a quiet stillness… winter’s pause before spring begins to peek through.
The sky is wide, the air steady, and the nights feel like they are holding space. It’s a time to notice subtle shifts at 60° North:
The tide moving steadily.
The horizon stretching far.
My body grounded beneath me.
Tonight, the waxing crescent moon shows just a part of its face, and it’s a gentle reminder that growth happens in small, steady steps, not all at once.
It feels like this moon is bridging:
Inner experience — what you feel in your body and nervous system.
Outer awareness — your connection to the world around you.
It’s the same with this week’s somatic snack: noticing your feet on the floor.
No drama. No perfection.
Just your feet.
Just this moment.
Just the ground beneath you.
Reclaim Your Space, One Foot at a Time
I talk about “feet on the floor” a lot, and I feel this small practice deserves its own spotlight. It shouldn’t be skimmed over — though brief, it is powerful.
Before we move into the guided micro-practice, let’s take a quick look at why it works:
Proprioception: Pressing your feet into the floor sends gentle signals to your brain that your body is safe, present, and supported. Even a few seconds can help shift your nervous system from feeling scattered towards grounding.
Vagus nerve stimulation: Contact with the ground subtly encourages the parasympathetic nervous system to engage, which helps steady your fight or flight responses.
Mind-body integration: Micro-practices like this reconnect the brain’s interoceptive and exteroceptive signals, which improves body awareness and strengthening emotional resilience.
Even small, safe contact points (like your feet on the floor) remind your nervous system it’s supported, without forcing sensation or movement.
This 60-second Somatic Snack (which can last longer if you want it to) is designed to:
Reconnect you with your body
Reclaim your space
Anchor your nervous system
Take a moment (if it feels safe and comfortable to do so) to bring your attention to your feet.
Sit or stand comfortably.
Notice how your heels, the balls of your feet, and your toes meet the floor. You might feel warmth, pressure, or very little. That’s okay.
Imagine, if you can, your feet rooting into the earth, like tree roots spreading steadily.
If it feels natural, wiggle your toes or press your heels down, or just feel your weight, noticing the sensation of support.
Let your breath flow naturally, rising and falling through your body.
Quietly affirm to yourself:
“I am here.”
”I occupy space.”
”I am supported.”
Notice any subtle shifts e.g. such as your feet grounding you, your body settling, or simply awareness of this contact.
Even this small moment reminds your nervous system: a part of you can feel present, safe, and steady.
Carry this awareness into your next moment. No need to “do it perfectly”… simply noticing your feet is enough.
For the week ahead, I invite you to practice this daily, even for 30–60 seconds.
By taking this pause, you’re practicing a gentle, powerful way to support your nervous system, reconnect with your body, and reclaim your presence.
Until next time,
Take care.
𝒲𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝒢𝓇𝒶𝓉𝒾𝓉𝓊𝒹𝑒,
🙏 𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒶 𝓍𝑜
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