We often ground without thinking about it. When we feel drawn to get outside, go for long walks in nature (barefoot is best) or head to the beach it is a signal from our guides and Angels that we need to be more grounded into Mother Earth.
Grounding is about connecting with Mother Earth. It is of the utmost importance because while first and foremost we are spiritual beings we ARE having a physical experience and our ability to continually grow spiritually and connect to the divine universal energy is heightened when we are completely anchored into Mother Earth.
When we are not grounded the following can occur:
- Dizziness
- Excessive Daydreaming
- Feeling spaced out
- Forgetting appointments or what you were saying mid conversation
- Feeling sick/ heart palpitations
- Feeling unstable/insecure
- Lack of focus and direction
- Misplacing items
When we are grounded it can make such a difference in our lives including:
- increases our connection, balance and stability in our physical and emotional state
- we are alert, focused and can concentrate easliy
- provides and outlet for the release of energy easier into Mother Earth
- brings strength and acceptance that we are here to fulfill a purpose
Visualization:
The easiest and most helpful thing to imagine when you are trying to ground yourself is tree roots! Just imagine you have great long sturdy roots coming from the base of your feet (which should remain flat on the floor during the visualisation), or, from the base of your spine if you are sitting directly on the floor. Just let these roots go right down in to the earth below and let them anchor you onto the earth. This is a very quick and efficient technique to remember when releasing energy such as static shocks from cars and supermarket trolleys!
Colour can also be quite helpful, deep earthy colors such as red, brown and terracotta are always good. Again just imagine that this colour surrounds you. You can imagine it as light or a cloak or blanket, whatever is easier for you.
Crystals:
Crystals can be very helpful in the grounding process. It is best to carry them in a trouser or skirt pocket (or sock if you can make it comfortable!). You must remember to cleanse and dedicate your chosen crystal for this purpose before using it. A small piece of tumbled stone will be sufficient to carry with you. Here is a list of a few easy to obtain crystals that could be used for this purpose:
Red jasper (most jaspers are good as grounders) Bloodstone, Hematite, Gold tigers eye, Carnelian, Garnet, Pyrite, Copper, Amber, Unakite.
Ways to ground:
- drinking water
- walking in natural surroundings (barefoot)
- gardening or working with clay
- Yoga, tai chi
- Visualisation
- Crystals
- Grounding Crystals
As always I would love to hear your thoughts on this post. Let me know how it is working out for you and any changes you have made. Please leave me a comment below, and feel free to send this out to your Facebook peeps if you liked it. Muchly appreciated.
Until next time
Love and gratitude
Wow! Love this post – you put into words the feeling I had – I guess I called it ‘needing to commune with nature’, without understanding the spiritual connection behind it. Thanks Megan. I will definitely practice a little more grounding now 🙂
Hi Sonia,
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and have a read, and leave a comment. Its great to know that you got something out of my post.
I look forward to connecting with you more in the future.
Love and gratitude
Megan
Megan,
question, when I do work in the garden or outside – I get dizzy and shakey ( best way I can describe it )
what do you think causes that ? Blessings
thanks for the reminder Megan
i have all the cognitive issues u mentioned but have had for years.
but managed to rupture my hamstring 3 weeks ago so been lying around woundering why i have been so down & anxious. i usually go bare feet on my property when i can but of course i’m not able to be at home (live by myself) but will get my cruthches now and try to get both feet on the ground but just visualising with the colours whilst in bed has given me a head start
have 3 of the mentioned crystals but forget to give them intention
Hi Sky,
ouch that must be so painful. Sending you lots of healing energy honey. You can also try sitting on the ground, if that is easier. Put your hands on Mother Earth and visualise roots going from your fingers and around your bottom pulling you deep into her warm cradle.
Hope you are feeling better soon.
Love and gratitude
Megan
Thanks love this. I’m going to do this more often. <3