Find a space near trees or plants, ideally with your feet touching soil or grass. If indoors, gather stones, leaves, or plants around you. Light a white or rainbow-colored candle if available. Sit or stand in a way that allows your spine to be straight but relaxed.

Màthair na Talmhainn, cluinn ar gairmMother of Earth, hear our call

Tha sinn a' seasamh còmhla, làidirWe stand together, strong

Mar na craobhan anns a' choilleLike the trees in the forest

Freumhan a' dol domhainnRoots growing deep

Focus on feeling your connection to the ground beneath you. Let your breath settle into a natural rhythm. Imagine roots extending from your body into the earth.

Tha gach duilleag air a' chraoibh eadar-dhealaichteEach leaf on the tree is different

Ach tha iad uile a' dannsa anns a' ghaoithBut they all dance in the wind

Mar sin tha sinneSo are we

Eadar-dhealaichte ach aontaichteDifferent but united

Draw your attention to your heart center. Feel the warmth there, like sunlight through leaves. Let this warmth spread through your body. Imagine it connecting with similar lights in others across the land.

Tha neart againn bho ar màthairWe have strength from our mother

Chan urrainn dhaibh ar gearradh àsThey cannot cut us out

Oir tha ar freumhan domhainnFor our roots are deep

Place your hands on your heart, then extend them outward, palms up. Feel the energy of community flowing through you.

Tha sinn mar aon leis an talamhWe are one with the earth

Ar n-aithne fhèin cho fìor ris na beanntanOur identity as true as the mountains

Chan urrainn dhaibh sin a ghoidThey cannot steal that

Ground yourself once more in the earth's energy. Feel its unwavering support beneath you.

Reflect on this question: How can I strengthen my roots in my community today? How can I help others feel the earth's accepting embrace?

Remember: Like the great mother earth who nurtures all life without discrimination, your existence is natural, sacred, and immutable. No earthly power can deny what the earth herself has blessed.