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Well, hello there and welcome back.

My name is Stephanie Safarian and you're listening to episode 492 of sustainable minimalists.

This is a listener supported show about intentional and eco-friendly

minimalist living. And on today's show we are discussing the concept of rooted. What does it mean to be rooted and why on earth is having deep

roots, deep connections with nature really darn important in the 21st century? Now we all know about the roots of a plant, right?

Tree roots are an anchor for the tree. They keep the tree straight and stable, they absorb water from the soil. Tree roots take nutrients and

other chemicals out of the soil and use them to produce what they need for a

growth or repair. But there's a two-way relationship happening

when it comes to roots because root systems help reduce erosion. They hold soil in place and so even after the tree is cut

roots attached to a stump stabilized soil for years. They reduce the risk of

landslides and of course when roots decompose they return to the soil adding precious nutrients

So it's a two-ray relationship happening with the roots of a plant but But now let's get figurative.

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