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AriesAngel
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Posted: Mon Sep 15th, 2008 11:50 pm |
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We often hear people telling us to ground ourselves, but we may not be sure what that means and how we might do it. Grounding ourselves is a way of bringing ourselves literally back to earth. Some of us are more prone than others to essentially leaving our bodies and not being firmly rooted in our bodies. There’s nothing terribly wrong with this, but while we are living on the earth plane it is best to stay grounded in the body.
One of the easiest ways to ground ourselves is to bring our attention to our breath as it enters and leaves our bodies. After about 10 breaths, we will probably find that we feel much more connected to our physical selves. We might then bring our awareness to the sensations in our bodies, moving from our head down to our feet, exploring and inquiring. Just a few minutes of this can bring us home to bodies and to the earth, and this is what it means to ground ourselves.
We can go further by imagining that we have roots growing out of the bottoms of our feet, connecting us to the earth. The roots flow with us so we can we always move, but at the same time they keep us grounded. We receive powerful energy from the earth just as we do from the forms of energy we associate with the sky, and our body is a tool that brings these two energies together in a sacred union. When we are grounded, we essentially become a strong container in which our spirits can safely and productively dwell. This is why grounding ourselves every day, especially at the beginning of the day, is such a beneficial practice. Fortunately, it’s as simple as bringing our conscious awareness to our bodies and the earth on which we walk.
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Cutemexgal
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Posted: Tue Sep 16th, 2008 01:26 am |
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Julie! Thanks so much! I love your post it comes so handy to me right now!! I was wondering the other day what does grounding yourself meant!!! Thank you...by the way...LMAO with your AVATAR...You made me laugh so much when I saw it...!!
Blessings and tons of love,
Cutemex
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AriesAngel
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Posted: Tue Sep 16th, 2008 06:56 pm |
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Hola Cutemexgal,
Thank you for your kind words. You are such a lovely lady, you have such positive and uplifting energy all around you!!
I have to remember to "ground" myself from time to time. I do feel so much better when I am grounded and it makes dealing with "difficult" people so much easier.
Hope you are enjoying your day up there in the Sacramento area.
Big Hugs To You,
Julie
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