Grounding the Inner Self: Finding Stability in an Unstable World

What does it mean to "stay grounded" or to "ground"?

In today's chaotic world, I see more and more clients coming in who deeply need grounding. The uncertainty, fear, and overstimulation from social media, news and everyday stress can pull us out of bodies and into a whirlwind of thoughts, "What ifs," worst-case scenarios, and imagined fears that don't exist outside of our minds.

Grounding the inner self will shift our awareness away from the mind's noise and into the present moment. This practice allows us to feel centered, stable and secure, no matter what is happening around us.

When we are not grounded, we lack structure and stability. Imagine your physical body and see your energy body floating up and out like a balloon, hovering around the upper half of your body and above you. Easily being swayed by external influences, overwhelmed by emotions, or unsure of how to move forward. This lack of grounding can lead to anxiety, difficulty making decisions and even physical symptoms like dizziness, exhaustion or tension.

Grounding is deeply connected to the root chakra, located at the base of the spine. This energy center governs our sense of safety, security, stability and belonging. When we are firmly rooted in our bodies, we feel safe. We move from reacting impulsively to responding with clarity. We become more resilient, able to face real life challenges with a strong foundation rather than being easily knocked off balance.

Practice this grounding exercise in the morning, at night, and whenever you feel it's necessary throughout the day.

1. Take a deep breath. Ease into your body when you exhale and feel your feet on the floor, your seat in the chair. Feel the surface of your body, the outline of your body.

2. Bring this sensation of awareness deeper into the base of your spine, using mindful intent, create a circular movement around at the base of your spine, creating a sense of calm, nurturing, safety. The more you practice this, the easier you can connect, create the movement, and state your empowerment in minutes.

3. Say some empowerments to yourself, pick one or two that resonates with you or create your own. Repeat them to yourself while creating the movement at your base.

   1. "I am safe"

   2. "I am grounded, strong, and stable"

   3. "I trust the earth to hold and nourish me"

   4. "I trust myself and the path I am on"

   5. "I am connected to my body and the present moment"

   6. "I am at home in my body"

      
      

   Don't try to convince yourself, find or listen to what you need to hear and talk to this energy center as if you were talking to your best friend. Try replacing "I" with "You"

   "You are safe", "you are secure" "You belong here". This can create a sense of dialogue with your root chakra, almost like giving reassurance to a part of yourself that needs it. This can be especially helpful if grounding feels difficult, as it externalizes the affirmation and allow you to embody the role of a nurturing guide for your own energy. These types of empowerment work because they activate a deep knowing rather than just an idea. They speak directly to the nervous system, offering reassurance and stability and they hold space for transformation by reinforcing safety and support as a felt reality.

   
   

   I would love to hear your thoughts and experience. If you have any questions or would like to work on this together, please leave a comment or contact me for an appointment. We can focus on grounding the root chakra to support other energy centers, helping with any other issues you may want to address.

   
   

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