Grounding is the important energetic process of becoming solidly
present in the “here and now.” The process of grounding brings
one fully in alignment with their physical body. By recognizing
the limitations and boundaries of our physical body, our
intentions become focused and energies flow into a state of
physical manifestation. Grounding involves the opening of the
lower chakras, merging with Earth’s gravity and relaxing into
one’s body and into Source. Without grounding we are unstable:
physically, mentally and spiritually. In losing our center, we
may engage others with an emotional reaction instead of a
neutral response. Without grounding, our attention wanders from
the present moment, off to the noise in our heads, or off to
daydreaming, or giving the appearance of just not being
“present.” Without grounding, our energetic vibrations become
scattered, diluted, and unproductive.
Grounding lays the foundation for the First Chakra providing the
stability necessary for true growth. The First Chakra needs to
be in balance before we progress to the other chakra levels.
Anchoring the First Chakra allows the source of nourishment,
power, and stability to flow upwards and be received from a
rooted, grounded, centered place of being. When we feel cut off
from source, we may lose our way from our true path and are
separated from nature and our biological source. The frequencies
of the Earth, water sources, plants and animals have an opening
and balancing effect on our chakras. These life affirming
energies support and stimulate the action of the first three
chakras. When one feels secure, well-fed, and healthy, our
consciousness flows to other levels, allowing for
transformational growth and development. Grounding provides a
sense of inner security and allows one to experience
“...a
dialogue with the presence of life in which his own
self-center spins. As he brings himself into center, he
brings into center all the knowledge and relatedness he has
drawn from the larger life-presence that surrounds him. He
finds that food, for example, is a sacrament of the dialogue
between him and the plant and animal and mineral world. He
finds that sexuality is a sacrament of the yielding of one
center to another, the sacrament of love. He finds that his
will expresses his impulse to give himself back to the
world. If he is attentive, his hunger can teach him the
interconnections of surrender and satisfaction and
feeling.”
Centering
In Pottery, Poetry, and the Person
by M.C. Richards
Grounding is simplifying; as it keeps one present to the “here
and now.” Our bodies are physically present in this space and
time; however, our thoughts and dreams extend outside the
boundaries of these physical dimensions. By recognizing the
limitations and boundaries of our physical dimension, our
intentions are channeled and become more focused. This allows
the energies flow into substance creating material
manifestation. Grounding acts as a channel for the life energies
that surround and support each of us.
Grounding also provides a downward channel giving one an
outgoing energetic circuit. This prevents psychic overload and
provides protection for us from becoming “overloaded” by the
tensions of everyday life. Grounding sends stressful vibrations
back to the Earth, in effect recycling the energetic stream.
When we release stress and tension there is an increase in our
vitality levels and life force.
When one is grounded, you have the clarity to draw on your
abilities and past experiences to handle any situation. When
grounded, decisions are more easily made, worries about the
future are released, and the enjoyment and magic of the present
moment are experienced with a sense of clarity.
Routine is grounding. While it may feel like we are just “doing
time,” routine may be beneficial with what seems like a
limitation. Routine builds an energetic foundation. Through the
focused, repetitive actions of the denser energies associated
with routine, the manifestations of intention are created into
substance and form.
Grounding Issues
and Imbalances
Wandering
attention – appear to be “not all here” – Spacey
Stressed out,
tension, developing pain
Psychic overload
Being out of touch
– separate from nature and source
Crystals suggested
for Grounding
Agate, Amber, Aragonite, Axinite,
Bloodstone, Boji Stones, Cat’s Eye, Dravide Tourmaline, Green
Fluorite, Galena, Hematite, Jasper, Magnetite, Mochi Balls,
Obsidian, Smoky Quartz, Tiger’s Eye, Tourmalinated Quartz, Brown
Spinel, Black Tourmaline, Rhodonite, Rutilated Quartz,
Sphalerite, Stilbite, Sugilite, and Unakite.
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