Getting rid of negativity in your life, freeing yourself from the rut that you have been stuck in, ending the cycle of depression and fear that has been keeping you prisoner; are just some of the things you can expect to gain. Others, will include more energy, a feeling of inner peace and you will have a sharper focus. Things around you will start to change, the new positive outlook, will start to draw more people and things to you and around you. Opportunities will begin to open up for you and your whole life will become enriched. Keep in mind that positive attracts positive, inner calm brings inner peace and with our stress reduced, our body can rest easier and will benefit from more efficient healing and recuperation, which in turn lets us sleep more peacefully, allowing us to feel renewed, refreshed, relaxed and energized. Trust me when I say it is a win-win situation, you have absolutely nothing to lose, except maybe depression, anxiety, stress and the familiarity of despair.
Now, I have your interest right? I think I might! So how do you get to this point? It really isn't as difficult as you might think, keep in mind that there are many ways to do this and it is your job to seek out which one is easiest and right for you, then make it your own. There are an unlimited possibilities, techniques, methods, techniques, and philosophies on this out there, feel free to mix and match, add, subtract, personalize it anyway you see fit. A few examples are Gardening, Baking, Reading, spending time with nature. As I said there are unlimited possibilities you just got to figure out which one fits you and then you just incorporate some basic techniques and then you are all set. Doing something outside of your comfort zone will give you the most outstanding results. Now we are going to delve into the basics and give you a thorough understanding of them so that you can incorporate them in your daily life.
The basic of grounding are pretty simple and easy to follow:
- Set aside a dedicated time of day. It works better if you use the same time as much as possible. Though there will be times when you can't do it at the same time or you may find you need to have more than one time set aside per day. Personally I have my time set for the morning so the tone of my day is set. Then when I need to I throw in an evening time when appropriate. (15 to 30 minutes is all the time you need)
- Make sure that you have selected a private place and you will not be interrupted. Turn off your phone and isolate yourself all outside influences and distractions.
- Clear your mind and relax.
- Feel the energy flow from above you and through you.
- Let it pass through you into the ground.
With all this being said lets get to it. These are my simple techniques that I use. Sometimes I add music and other things when I am trying to relax and ground, as I told you earlier the possibilities are unlimited and there is no wrong way or right way, it is just your preferences and what you feel comfortable with. My favorite and probably first choice is a natural approach and incorporates nature in all the beauty and wonder that exists there. If you live in a city it maybe a little hard for you to find the perfect spot. But, the neat bonus is that you can try all sorts of different spots, and change them as frequently as you want.
In our overview on grounding, I explained that grounding is a natural phenomenon therefore somehow it seems fitting that the first technique takes place and incorporates nature in its usage. I have set aside a time for each day to explore nature.Personally I choose to do my grounding in the morning. My reasoning is this I am not a morning person, it takes me a bit to wake up and get my day going. Therefore, when I ground and commune with nature I set the tone for my entire day. When I step out of the house I am positively energized, I am eager to face the day with renewed joy and vigor.
But how do I achieve all of this? Simple I select my personal block of time, as stated earlier about 15 to 30 minutes each morning., where I isolate myself from the outside world. This means that I turn off the cell phone, television and ensure that I avoid any distractions and interruptions. I step out into nature and observe it in all of its beauty and majesty. I actually don't have to physically go anywhere I personally like to sit in my backyard, or go to the beach or even the public park. Next, I feel the sun warming and this helps me quiet and still my mind. I also like to touch the plants, smell the flowers, talk to the animals that are in the vicinity. As I am doing this I let my mind grow quiet pushing out all thoughts and distractions and I feel the energy of the sun flowing all over me and through me. As the energy courses through my body from the heavens toward the ground, I actually feel the negativity and stress of the world and the previous day drain slowly out of my body. The positive energy flows from the sky through the top of my head and then through my body and leaving it through my feet and my hands that touch the plants and other things. All the while I rejoice and give thanks for another day as my body fills with the energy of the sun.
The second method is just a little variation on the first instead of walking around and touching things to ground, I find a tree to rest on, I place my back and head against the trunk as I lean back. I can feel the energy of the sun flowing down from the sky into the trees leaves and flows through the trunk heading to the roots for grounding but because I am leaning against the tree, I am actually part of the trees circuit the energy that flows down frAom the sun, enters my body through the trunk into my head and flows through my body, and exit through my back and drawn down into the ground by the trees roots. As the energy is drawn through me and suffuses me in every way and as long as my mind is free from all outside thoughts, influence and then isolating me from the clutter and activity of the world for just 15 to 30 minutes each morning I feel refreshed and energized to face the day. Now, if for some reason I cannot get out into nature, I do the next best thing, I sequester myself away in my room. Again turning off all distractions and shutting my door so I am not disturbed. I then go through the steps again, visualizing the energy from the sun flowing down through my roof through the top of my head and travelling through my body seeking to reach ground. Remember there are so many ways to customize this that whatever you choose to do will work as long as you keep to the basics. As you can see the only difference between the above techniques is the venue where the grounding actually takes place.
In just a few moments after starting the grounding process I feel the tensions, stress, emotions and all the negativity from the day before to melt and begin to be washed away. It is just that simple, and I can start my day and know that I am going to have a positive one. The one thing that I do is to give thanks for being granted another day, say thank you to the tree or nature that has been so kind as to assist me in my grounding efforts and then I take a few minutes to think of some key words to help me through the coming day and help me maintain my positive focus. These are words that I hope to demonstrate, exhibit, impart to those with whom I may come in contact with or might interact with throughout my day. These are words like: Love, Compassion, Understanding,, Caring, Wisdom, Kindness, humility, gratitude etc. I keep these words in the front of my mind throughout the day and to help me maintain focus.
Well you made it this far by reading this post, please don't give up just yet bear with me just a little bit longer as I summarize what I have been trying to get across to you and the key points I hope you will remember. By now I have defined what grounding is; given you the benefits of; then through in my concept of key words to help us manage and cope with the day. All you need to walk away with is this: Ground yourself daily, be open and receptive, make it your own, experiment with it, have fun with it, and customize it anyway you want so that you are totally comfortable with the process. But above everything else I want you to try it!
The techniques I talked about were Nature Grounding (or using nature and natural surroundings and settings). The other is when you couldn't get out in nature then you use what I call Visual Grounding (grounding utilizing visualization) and is done in your private place where you won't be interrupted. Remember the basics, use key words and you will be amazed at how your day turns around and how things begin to open up for you. You will also notice the immediate benefits of renewed spirit, health all the while of experiencing a positive focus and will be amazed at how relaxed and refreshed you feel.
Please join me for the next entry as I will be going through mediation and how it can and will benefit you. As always your feedback and comments are appreciated and solicited. Feel free to ask any questions and remember that I am here for you. Write to me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bryan.zepp2 or bryanzepp@gmail.com. If you have enjoyed what you have read please follow my blog, join up and become a follower. I am trying to build up my audience and I want you to be a part of my community.
All my hopes and dreams are with you.
Uncle B
Today is Mother's Day do something special for all the special women in your life that have sacrificed and provided for you. Make sure you tell them thank you and acknowledge what they have done for you.
All my love,
B
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