If you aren’t grounded, you’re like a leaf in the wind: very vulnerable and thrown off balance very quickly. But when you are well grounded, you are like a big, strong tree. If something happens around you, it doesn’t influence you so much and you are able to feel much more peaceful and balanced in your daily life. How you can work with it: See what happens if you persevere in your intention to ground yourself and be present. Breathe with the discomfort. Send your love to the places in your body that feel painful or uncomfortable. Allow it to be there and be present with it. See if you can feel the peace this brings. Also know that grounding is a lot easier when you’re well rested. Sometimes going to bed early is your best choice! In the morning it will be much easier to ground again. Be kind to yourself and listen to what your body needs. How you can work with it: The problem with emotional discomfort and grounding is that it can become a vicious circle. When you’re not feeling well, it’s hard to ground; when you’re not grounded, you’re more emotionally vulnerable. The trick here is to reverse that pattern. Know that when you’re grounded, you automatically feel more peaceful. Grounding brings a natural feeling of balance—so see if you can do it anyway. Take a few minutes to just breathe with whatever emotion is present. Allow it to be there. Allow the emotions to be just an energy running through your body. It will be like a wave: Once you focus on it, it will seem to grow and get more intense. When you continue to allow the feeling, it will reach its highest point and then it will diminish and disappear. When the wave of emotion has run its course, ground yourself again. Feel the peace and your new sense of balance. How you can work with it: It’s important to remember that the energy and the strength of the Earth is always there to support you. Once you get through the initial resistance, grounding will help you feel more balanced and centered. I hope these tips help you move through any resistance and help you feel more grounded, centered, and balanced in your daily life.
