Energetic Hygiene #1 - Grounding Is More Than Touching Grass

 

Let’s start at the root, literally. And I know the phrase “Touch grass” gets used a lot in lieu of “Chill” or “Get a grip” for those of us from an older generation, but the phrase does have some bearing in reality. It’s about Grounding.

When people talk about grounding, it's easy to picture someone standing barefoot on a patch of grass, soaking up the earth’s energy. While connecting with nature is a wonderful starting point, grounding goes much deeper, it’s about cultivating a stable, present awareness in your day-to-day life. Grounding means reconnecting with your body, your breath, and the present moment, especially whenever life feels chaotic or overwhelming.

Practical grounding doesn’t always require a trip outdoors. You can ground yourself by taking a few slow, intentional breaths, feeling the weight of your body in a chair, or focusing on the sensation of your hands as you wash them under cold water. Movement, whether it’s a brisk walk, gentle stretching, or even dancing in your living room can quickly bring you back into your body. Sensory resets, like savoring the taste of a warm drink or noticing the texture of an object, also help anchor your awareness.

The benefits of grounding ripple into every aspect of daily life. When you’re grounded, it’s easier to make clear decisions, handle stress, and communicate authentically with others. You’re less likely to get caught in spirals of anxiety, distraction, or emotional depletion. Grounding creates a sense of inner power, helping you feel centered and resilient even when challenges arise.

For those on a spiritual path, grounding is absolutely essential. It serves as the foundation for any kind of energetic or intuitive work, ensuring that insights and experiences are integrated safely and effectively. Without grounding, spiritual practices can feel unmoored or overwhelming. By staying rooted in your body and the present, you create a stable container for your magic to unfold, allowing intuition, creativity, and spiritual growth to flourish in a healthy way.

Try experimenting with different grounding practices throughout your day: pause for a breath before a big meeting, take a short walk after lunch, or spend a few minutes journaling about your current emotions. Notice how these small shifts support your overall well-being and deepen your sense of connection to yourself, to others, and to the world around you.

Grounding isn’t just about standing barefoot on the earth and pretending all your problems will melt away. That’s cute, but real grounding goes deeper.

Grounding is about coming *back* into your body when your nervous system is fried, your soul is floating five feet above your head, and your energy’s been scattered into 16 different timelines. It’s the reset button when life yanks you out of center.

Sometimes it *is* standing in the dirt. Sometimes it’s breathwork, or cold water, or naming five things in the room. Sometimes it’s canceling plans, turning off your phone, and eating real food.

Grounding is the opposite of bypassing. It’s not about escaping the moment and it’s about getting rooted *in* it.

And no, you don’t have to be outside in nature every time you need to get grounded. Your body is nature. Bring yourself home to it.

Because the more grounded you are, the less the chaos around you can throw you off your center.