day 12 - groundedness

"Practice becomes firmly grounded when well attended to over time, without break, and with earnestness." 

- Patanjali, Yoga Sutra 1.14

Groundedness is stability and presence made steadfast through consistent attention. 

This Sonobe Cube requires six identical modules that fit together precisely - without glue - to form a sturdy, three-dimensional platonic solid. 

Any small imbalance in folding or misdirection in the creases can compromise the whole structure.

Today, through this modular design I've folded many, many times before, I am practicing groundedness: cultivating geometric harmony and connection through a habit of precision, and attentive presence. 

#initforallthelove, all beings

Day 14/14, Kusudama (12 Sonobe Units)

Finally, love to all beings. 

To form this modular kusudama, or “medicine ball” (isn’t that appropriate?!?) multiple units are folded and interlocked, just like our connections and relationships build and contain us. 

May love and compassionate relationships fill this and all of our days for the sake of all beings.

Many thanks for being with me on this journey, and for being “in it for all the love”.