To ground or not to ground, that is the question!

Grounding is a buzzword found in books, articles, workshops and ceremonies. So what exactly is this grounding? Spiritual grounding is often explained as contact with Mother Earth and being present in the now. Spiritual grounding is to be in touch with nature, firmly planted on the ground, and in tune with our bodies. The word means just what it says—to be connected with the ground, to establish a strong and powerful energy connection with the earth. Grounding is used to make sure your electrical and magnetic energies are well balanced and mixed within you.

Grounding your thoughts, feelings, and spiritual experiences, i.e. any of the nonphysical aspects of being human, allows those aspects to become charged with the power to manifest in your life. If you have lots of wonderful spiritual experiences without being grounded, it can be difficult to integrate your experiences into your day to day life. [Read more…]