I definitely can be stubborn. And I don’t always listen to the universe or to signs that are presented to me the first time I see them or feel them, especially if they are going to require me to change in some way.

I’ve been receiving signs for years that it was time to get grounded. I’ve had friends mention this to me. I’ve had articles pop into my view with grounding meditations and tools to help bring me closer to the Earth. I’ve felt the nudge to get outside more and to move my body more. And yet, I ignored these urgings. I wasn’t ready to change. I didn’t think it was important. I didn’t think it mattered all that much.

I like living in the spiritual world. It’s filled with such lightness and freedom where anything is possible and all is love. I live so much of my life in my soul – tapping into the universal love and feeling it so deeply. This is such a beautiful place to hang out in.

But lately, I’ve been feeling tired. Really tired. And I’ve been feeling scattered. Really scattered. And I haven’t been as healthy or as vibrant or as joyful as I would like. And I keep hearing “ground yourself.”

I’ve realized that my feet hardly ever touch the ground. When I am writing, my feet are up in the chair with me. When I am sitting outside, my feet are either on the table or up in the chair. When I’m resting on the couch, my feet are again off the ground. I rarely walk or exercise – times when my feet would be on the ground. It’s no wonder that I don’t feel grounded! I’m never touching the ground! This was a huge revelation, and I immediately took these signs and messages to heart. I asked my soul how it would like me to ground myself. And I listened. I kept hearing that grounding myself wouldn’t take away from my time in the spiritual world – it would enhance it. I would be able to be more present there. I would be able to enjoy it more.

After hearing this message and listening to my soul, I then did some research to find specific grounding techniques. I sifted through it all and came up with a list of ways to ground myself. I know that this most likely will change, but I wanted to share it now for two reasons. First, I’m hoping that if you’re also floating above the ground, this will help bring you back down. And second, I find that when I put something out into the world, I’m much more likely to stick with it. You’ll now know that I’m committed to this, and so that will help me stay on this path. A path that I truly want to stay on.

Here are 30 things that I am doing to consciously ground myself: 

1. I put my feet on the ground – often. If I’m sitting at my desk, I’m going to be mindful of how I’m sitting. And I’ll be sure to put my feet on the floor from time to time. I’ll also take more breaks where I will get up and walk around a bit. When I sit outside, I will again put my feet on the ground and will make a point to sometimes walk in the grass or on the concrete with my bare feet.
2. I listen to grounding meditations. (Here is a list of some on YouTube.)
3. I take dark showers. This immediately helps me release all of my scattered thoughts and any events that have happened throughout the day and bring me into the present moment.
4. I remember to close my energetic channel. I am an empath, which means that I have the ability to feel exactly what others are feeling. And I found that while I love this gift, I can also be drained by it. So I now am opening the energetic door at the beginning of a client session or a chat with a friend (so I can be open and fully present), and I close it at the end. I give them back their energy with love. And I say a prayer to re-center myself and re-ground myself.
5. I use a salt lamp, which I keep in my office. While I know that there are many benefits to these lamps, one of the things that I like about it is just having this huge rock in my view. That feels extra grounding to me.
6. I light candles. While I love my LED candles, there is something very grounding about having a real candle burning next to me while I write. So I make sure to light one each and every time (including now).
7. I wear clothes that are soft and comfortable.
8. I honor my emotions. This means that if I’m happy, I embrace being happy. If I am sad, I am okay with being sad. I honor wherever I am and allow myself to be there – fully in it.
9. I make time to be still and quiet – to write, to journal, to go within.
10. I visualize myself connected to the Earth through my feet and connected to the universe through the top of my head. This helps me feel both grounded and also balanced.
11. I get foot rubs (thanks to my sweetie). This is an amazing way of helping me feel more grounded.
12. I remember to take deep breaths. Big, big ones that help me feel centered.
13. I eat whole foods that nourish my body. 
14. I move my body. This helps me remember that I am here on Earth. That I’m not just a soul, but I’m a human being. So I dance and play and move. I honor my body. I tell it how much I appreciate it. I love it and nurture it with words and also by taking care of it.
15. I listen to music that feeds my soul. 
16. I set boundaries – with myself and also with others. I create buffers of stillness in between sessions with clients. I have at least an equal amount of days off from sessions as I do on. I don’t talk to anyone (besides my sweetie) on the weekends. I find space to recharge. To honor my own needs. And to listen to my soul.
17. I do one thing at a time. Just one thing. I am the Queen of multitasking, which I’ve found is the exact opposite of grounding.
18. I limit my time on social media. This is one that I’m just starting to try, and it’s already feeling much more grounding for me. I am taking weekends off from email and social media, and I’m turning off the automatic alerts when a new notification comes in during the week. This way, when I’m there, I’m there because I have chosen to be. And this feels much calmer and loving to me – less reactive.
19. I light incense – rich, Earthy scents like Sandlewood help settle me down very quickly.
20. I surround myself with healing gemstones. I carry these in my pocket throughout the day.
21. I drink a lot of water.
22. I balance my chakras.
23. I play with my cats. I have three wonderful cats that I love very much. I love getting on the ground with them and playing, loving, and cuddling. They can’t help but live in the present moment. They can’t help but feel grounded. And spending time with them helps me do the same.
24. I am conscious of my thoughts. If they are leading me up, up, and away – I mindfully bring them back down to the ground.
25. I laugh. This always, always helps to bring me right back to the present moment and right back down to Earth.
26. I spend time in nature. While I’m not a gardener, I do love my backyard. It’s lush and filled with trees and bushes and grass and birds. Our house backs onto a field where geese and ducks live. It’s so peaceful and grounding for me to sit out there and listen to all of the sounds that living in this beautiful area brings.
27. I go to the beach. I love the ocean. It fills me up. It is so calming and energizing at the same time. It grounds me. I can just spend hours at the beach, watching the waves. It feels like home to me, and I’m going to make a point to spend more time there.
28. I create. It doesn’t matter what – but creating always helps bring me back to the ground. I can paint or write or bake – anything to help me connect with the physical world through my hands.
29. I pray. I ask my angels to help me feel more grounded. I ask the universe to support me in this process of embracing this humanness while still living within my soul.
30. I continue to open my heart to love. I am so blessed to spend my days with my sweetie. Dan helps keep me grounded. Just being around him and feeling his love brings me right back down to Earth. Focusing on our love (and love in general) is all that matters. It’s both grounding and uplifting at the same time.

I would love to hear your favorite grounding techniques, too! Please share them in the comments below. 

I feel on such a deep level that this is important. I sense it with every part of my being. And I know that if I’m feeling this, someone else is, too. So it’s my hope that this list serves as a starting point for you to go within and find ways to ground yourself. It’s my hope that we all will come back down to the ground and stay there for awhile. Because doing this will actually enable us to be more present and more giving and more loving and more everything. Let’s plant our feet on the ground and let our hearts soar up to the sky!

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