For the first time in many months, the earth in my garden was soft enough to work in. Purple and yellow crocuses poked out into sunshine. The moss was a wet, sparkling emerald green. The bouncy earth shimmered in rich golden-brown. The smell of the earth lifted my heart—and I only have one heart. Imagine having five, like earthworms do! Imagine all five hearts being lifted by the smell of earth in spring!
Five is a number of growth, transformation, and change, and the mighty, five-hearted earthworm plays a crucial role in sustaining the health of our ecosystem. They breathe oxygen through their skin and their five hearts pump blood through their little bodies, just as ours do. Think of earthworms as spiritual groundskeepers. Through constant interaction with and care for their estates, earthworms nourish both themselves and the earth. They move, and transform, and stimulate growth in the earth, just as we move, and transform, and stimulate growth in ourselves.
Call on your personal Earthworm Spirit when:
- You’re unsure about the path you’re on. Earthworm reminds you when you follow your heart, you’re on the right path.
- You need to get down to the basics of well-being and daily life. Earthworm reminds you to take one step at a time. Be mindful of routine, daily tasks, and dream-time.
- You’re feeling discouraged and frustrated. Instead of trying to go faster, Earthworm reminds you to slow down. Just when you feel like giving up, the breakthrough or rebirth will occur.
- You need spiritual nourishment. Earthworm reminds you to nourish your spirit through your five senses.
- You’re undergoing transformational healing and regeneration in your soul life. Earthworm reassures you that even if your suffering and spiritual growth aren’t visible to others, you are never, ever alone.