When I think of the Root Chakra, I think of a tree. I love to say, “Root and Bend to Ascend.” In order for a tree to grow, it must be firmly rooted into the Earth. In order to evolve, we must first Root. This is the role of the Root Chakra. When the Root Chakra is healthy and balanced, we feel secure and stable. We are not in a place of fear or anxiety, rather we feel safe and calm.