Definition: the basis on which something is grounded; lowest support of a structure; an institution supported by an endowment; groundwork, substructure or understructure; education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge; the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun, developed, calculated or explained.
When we lay the groundwork for something in our lives we are establishing the foundation on which other things can be built. Strong foundations are like deep roots and are essential for anything that is lasting in our lives. They ground us to our origins and ancestry, and can provide the blueprints to help us navigate through any problems that may arise.
A solid foundation in early childhood provides the basic building blocks of our personality and character, shapes our interactions with the environment, and even the quality of our consciousness. Repetitive problems or patterns that we may encounter may be rooted in our foundations and solutions may require that we address them at that level.
It is important to put adequate time and energy into developing the fundamentals at the beginning of any undertaking. Not doing so can predispose to future difficulties, which may not be reparable without serious restructuring and remodeling. Costly problems can arise when a house is built in a weak foundation and basics are not tended to.
If you have pulled this card, you may want to ask yourself what is the nature of the foundation you are standing upon? How deep does your foundation go? How are you connected to your roots and how do your roots influence you now? Are you in the process of laying the groundwork for something in your life? What are the important fundamentals to your growth, your essence? Do you need to make some fundamental changes in your life?
© 2012 Leslie Helen Bambic Ciechanowski
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