Post 19

A mature black cherry (Prunus serotina) can be easily identified by its flaky bark that looks like burnt potato chips, dark gray to black on the outside and reddish on the inside. Wild cherries are a favorite source of late-summer food for many birds and mammals. Black cherry fruits are edible, but not necessarily tasty. Some trees produce fruit that is delicious to people, while others produce fruit that is very sour.

Grounding meditation

I invite you to take a moment to stand in stillness at post 19.

Use this pause to observe how your body is interacting with your natural environment.

You may have noticed the unevenness of the ground. How does this feel? Maybe you feel a little bit unstable. Allow yourself to sink into any feelings of discomfort you may be observing. You don’t need to change anything, allow yourself to just be.

Maybe you even try rocking back and forth. See how far you can go each way. Try synching your breath with your motion. Continue this for as long as you’d like.

As you slow down and come back to a standing position, take this moment to appreciate stability.