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November 30, 2022Grounding – The Foundation of Connection
"The more time you spend with nature, the deeper your understanding of life will be.”
What circumstances most easily help you connect with the wonder and energy of life?
I connect most easily when I spend time in nature especially around trees; when giving or receiving healing; when companioning or consciously holding space; in solitude when meditating or through mindful movement when practising Qigong. My Qigong practice is deeply meditative and calming and allows my body to feel anchored to the earth and centred at my core.
I invite you now to take a few moments and place yourself in the circumstances that work best for you:
- Visualise roots growing from the soles of your feet deep into the earth and draw up positive energy into your whole being
- Centre and take a few slow quiet breaths deep into your belly, sink down and be at ease
- Smile inwardly, soft eyes, kind, open heart
- Connect to the still point within, watchful, present, compassionate
- Yield, surrender to the feeling, allow it in, soak in the experience.
Notice how you feel
What is Grounding and Why is it so important?
The human body evolved in contact with the earth, and it needs to maintain this natural contact to function well and healthfully. When we are grounded, we are solid and present. People find us easy to be with, they feel safe with us and trust us.
Being centred is about being present, being in the here and now, and having an awareness of the subtle sensations in our physical body. All of our energies are gathered together in one place, and we are focused, connected, and have clarity. We are mentally and emotionally present and can concentrate on what is at hand.
When we are grounded and centred, we start to be in rhythm with our life and it flows more easily – synchronicity starts to occur. We are focused, aware, conscious of our thoughts and feelings, calmer, our body relaxed, balanced and at ease. Situations in life are easier to deal with and we have a sense of purpose.
I make my best decisions when I am grounded because this state of being helps me connect to my heart centre and inner wisdom. Being centred and grounded is an act of self-care from which I enjoy better health, increased vitality and find it easier to manifest my ideas.
Tools and Activities to help us achieve a strong, grounded, Earth link
- Engaging in physical activities like sports, exercise, martial arts, walking (especially barefoot), gardening and being in nature
- Having a balanced and healthy diet
- Colour: wearing more earthly colours when needed e.g. brown, green, deep red, orange – and focusing on a colour in meditation or visualisation
- Wearing or holding grounding crystals e.g. Carnelian, Red Jasper, Smokey Quartz – with the intention to ground and centre
- Bach Flower Remedies: the remedy Clematis, found in the crisis formula Rescue TM Remedy keeps us grounded and aware of our surroundings. Clematis roots us in reality, so we feel more purposeful and connected.
- Keeping your feet firmly on the floor.
A critical benefit of a regular spiritual practice is that we become grounded, centred, and purposeful – ready to be of service to mankind.
Clematis photo courtesy of The Bach Centre
