Daily Grounding and Wholistic Health
Just as a house needs solid foundations to withstand the ravages of weather and time, there's a lot to be said for keeping both feet firmly on the ground in this fast moving 21st century.
We've developed a virtual world on the internet that's changing the way we live. It's a seductive world that's a far cry from the simple, more wholesome connection our primitive ancestors would have had with their natural surroundings: in rhythm with Earth's cycles and in tune with its seasons.
In fact, our physiology has not yet evolved to cope with the pressure and pace of contemporary living. Our nervous system still interprets everyday stress as a sabre tooth tiger jumping in for the kill, which means that many of us are caught in the 'Fight, Flight or Freeze' stress response for most of the time.
Stress is now recognised as a major contributor to ill-health, but what is perhaps less well known is the nervous system doesn't recognise the difference between different types of stress. So, when we are glued to that computer game, or chat room in the early hours of the morning on our third cup of coffee; when we are pushing ourselves to go that extra mile on a project that excites us; when we have our mp3 turned to maximum volume; or when we are gasping at the thrills of 3D cinema we are bringing levels of stress to our nervous system which may end up affecting our emotional balance; cognitive levels; digestive system; sleep, and immune function.
In these unsettled times, where stimulation and information overload is the norm, it seems to me we need more than ever to reconnect to the ground beneath our feet to help us a catch our breath and come back to ourselves. The practice of grounding, literally, brings us down to earth in a kind of homecoming that takes us out of the trance states of our mind and into the more solid resources of the here and now. As the Australian site Vibrant Contentment points out, destressing is an important principle in the practice of wholistic health.
A great deal of ill-health stems from mind/body imbalances - a disconnection from our fundamental physical and emotional needs through living mostly in our head. In many ways, when we lose connection with our body we lose connection with an integral part of ourselves. Our body is a complex biofeedback organism with an innate intelligence whose prime directive is for us to thrive and survive. Emotions, feelings, sensations and intuitions are expressions of our needs, which we ignore to the detriment of our health and well-being. Grounding is the first step to getting in touch with those needs and with ourselves as a whole.
The benefits of grounding have been recognised for thousands of years in meditation, yoga, tai-chi, chi-gung and different forms of energy medicine and healing. In simple terms, this means using the ground to earth and re-align the body and mind so they can move back towards a state of balance. In most meditative practices this involves taking awareness down into the body and to its connection with the ground beneath it, engaging with that connection and letting the rest happen naturally.
A good way to start putting this into practise is to pause every now and then in your day, and do the following: feel the ground beneath your feet, drop down with your senses into your body, breathe out down towards the ground and bring your awareness to your surroundings. Notice what happens when you do this. It's like coming in to land after a long day's flight, drawing in your wings and finding your balance again.
Grounding, which is sometimes also called 'earthing', is an important practice to help one feel balanced, safe and connected. There are many situations in life that can throw you off-center and create imbalance. Some of these can include stress, alcohol and drugs (including medication), and if you are particularly sensitive, even other people and large crowds. Thankfully, there are many ways to center and ground oneself. These can include eating certain foods, particularly organic foods that have been grown in the earth, to assist with grounding. In addition, spending time in nature, such as at the beach or in a forest among trees, preferably barefoot. Another way you can ground yourself is through meditation, particularly a grounding meditation that utilizes visualization.
Apart from indigenous communities, by in large the developed world has lost its connection with the earth. The animals have never lost this connection and are often seen fleeing an area before a natural disaster such as an earthquake. As humanity begins to go through the shift in consciousness, as we are now, we begin to reawaken our connection with Mother Earth, or Gaia. This will be a gradual process for most people, but the new babies that are being born now and in the future, will already be born with an enhanced awareness and connection. It is harder for adults that were born in the old energies to make this shift, but not impossible if this is their desire and intention.
Eating the right sort of foods, a lot of organic fruit and vegetables, will not only keep you fit and healthy, but also help with grounding. As you will be aware, regular exercise will also help to maintain a healthy weight and keep your body healthy. Sometimes you may put on extra weight to assist with grounding when going though the ascension process, often early in your ascension journey. The extra weight also acts as extra protection as more of your spirit is downloaded and integrated into your physical body.
While there are many activities you can do to help keep you grounded, a lot of lifestyle choices may also keep you ungrounded. One of the biggest ways to become ungrounded is to drink alcohol or use drugs regularly. Astral entitles can also attach themselves while under the influence of these, creating imbalance and emotional disturbances. Some crimes are committed this way, by an unbalanced individual under the influence of dark astral entities, through the medium of alcohol and drugs. As we go through the shift and the light on the planet increases, it becomes more important to stay balanced and grounded.
We've developed a virtual world on the internet that's changing the way we live. It's a seductive world that's a far cry from the simple, more wholesome connection our primitive ancestors would have had with their natural surroundings: in rhythm with Earth's cycles and in tune with its seasons.
In fact, our physiology has not yet evolved to cope with the pressure and pace of contemporary living. Our nervous system still interprets everyday stress as a sabre tooth tiger jumping in for the kill, which means that many of us are caught in the 'Fight, Flight or Freeze' stress response for most of the time.
Stress is now recognised as a major contributor to ill-health, but what is perhaps less well known is the nervous system doesn't recognise the difference between different types of stress. So, when we are glued to that computer game, or chat room in the early hours of the morning on our third cup of coffee; when we are pushing ourselves to go that extra mile on a project that excites us; when we have our mp3 turned to maximum volume; or when we are gasping at the thrills of 3D cinema we are bringing levels of stress to our nervous system which may end up affecting our emotional balance; cognitive levels; digestive system; sleep, and immune function.
In these unsettled times, where stimulation and information overload is the norm, it seems to me we need more than ever to reconnect to the ground beneath our feet to help us a catch our breath and come back to ourselves. The practice of grounding, literally, brings us down to earth in a kind of homecoming that takes us out of the trance states of our mind and into the more solid resources of the here and now. As the Australian site Vibrant Contentment points out, destressing is an important principle in the practice of wholistic health.
A great deal of ill-health stems from mind/body imbalances - a disconnection from our fundamental physical and emotional needs through living mostly in our head. In many ways, when we lose connection with our body we lose connection with an integral part of ourselves. Our body is a complex biofeedback organism with an innate intelligence whose prime directive is for us to thrive and survive. Emotions, feelings, sensations and intuitions are expressions of our needs, which we ignore to the detriment of our health and well-being. Grounding is the first step to getting in touch with those needs and with ourselves as a whole.
The benefits of grounding have been recognised for thousands of years in meditation, yoga, tai-chi, chi-gung and different forms of energy medicine and healing. In simple terms, this means using the ground to earth and re-align the body and mind so they can move back towards a state of balance. In most meditative practices this involves taking awareness down into the body and to its connection with the ground beneath it, engaging with that connection and letting the rest happen naturally.
A good way to start putting this into practise is to pause every now and then in your day, and do the following: feel the ground beneath your feet, drop down with your senses into your body, breathe out down towards the ground and bring your awareness to your surroundings. Notice what happens when you do this. It's like coming in to land after a long day's flight, drawing in your wings and finding your balance again.
Grounding, which is sometimes also called 'earthing', is an important practice to help one feel balanced, safe and connected. There are many situations in life that can throw you off-center and create imbalance. Some of these can include stress, alcohol and drugs (including medication), and if you are particularly sensitive, even other people and large crowds. Thankfully, there are many ways to center and ground oneself. These can include eating certain foods, particularly organic foods that have been grown in the earth, to assist with grounding. In addition, spending time in nature, such as at the beach or in a forest among trees, preferably barefoot. Another way you can ground yourself is through meditation, particularly a grounding meditation that utilizes visualization.
Apart from indigenous communities, by in large the developed world has lost its connection with the earth. The animals have never lost this connection and are often seen fleeing an area before a natural disaster such as an earthquake. As humanity begins to go through the shift in consciousness, as we are now, we begin to reawaken our connection with Mother Earth, or Gaia. This will be a gradual process for most people, but the new babies that are being born now and in the future, will already be born with an enhanced awareness and connection. It is harder for adults that were born in the old energies to make this shift, but not impossible if this is their desire and intention.
Eating the right sort of foods, a lot of organic fruit and vegetables, will not only keep you fit and healthy, but also help with grounding. As you will be aware, regular exercise will also help to maintain a healthy weight and keep your body healthy. Sometimes you may put on extra weight to assist with grounding when going though the ascension process, often early in your ascension journey. The extra weight also acts as extra protection as more of your spirit is downloaded and integrated into your physical body.
While there are many activities you can do to help keep you grounded, a lot of lifestyle choices may also keep you ungrounded. One of the biggest ways to become ungrounded is to drink alcohol or use drugs regularly. Astral entitles can also attach themselves while under the influence of these, creating imbalance and emotional disturbances. Some crimes are committed this way, by an unbalanced individual under the influence of dark astral entities, through the medium of alcohol and drugs. As we go through the shift and the light on the planet increases, it becomes more important to stay balanced and grounded.