A Little Update-
*I have not posted for a while because I’m going through a transition, as we all are. I have not abandoned this site. I plan to do several posts next month to give you some background on what I’ve been doing.
The book is currently in the editing stages and the timing is not right to publish. I have not been able to channel any messages since then because of some personal issues. Once I have everything resolved, I will see about channeling important messages the collective needs to hear.*
In a world of constant notifications, global uncertainty, and endless digital distractions, our nervous systems are operating in perpetual fight-or-flight mode. This chronic stress isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s rewiring our brains and compromising our health.
Grounding techniques aren’t just wellness trends; they’re essential tools for navigating today’s overwhelming landscape. As collective anxiety reaches new heights this April, these simple yet powerful practices offer an immediate path to your center.
Simple Grounding to Practice
These six science-backed grounding techniques will give you practical tools to instantly reduce anxiety, improve focus, and restore your sense of control—no expensive equipment or hours of practice required. Whether you have just 30 seconds or 10 minutes, you’ll discover how to activate your body’s natural relaxation response, wherever you are.
By the end of this guide, you’ll have a personalized toolkit for transforming overwhelming moments into opportunities for presence and calm.
What is Grounding
First and foremost, what is grounding? Grounding is a way for us to feel present within ourselves and let the tensions be released.
Grounding can include breathing, exercising, being outdoors, and sitting by yourself in silence. Eating a healthy snack, spending time with pets and family, and planning an event.
These may seem like normal activities, but we overlook them when in a rush or busy throughout our day. Noticing what you are doing and being in the moment sounds simple. Yet, we think we don’t have time to do it. We end up overstretching and draining our vessel until it’s too late for burnout.
Many of you are currently aware, the news, stock market, financial system, and political nations all seek our attention. As we get further into May, we must learn to ground and be present within ourselves and for our families.
Simple Techniques
4-7-8 Breathing: Relieve Stress Under a Minute
Breathing is what we do daily but sometimes we are not mindful of it. One technique is to use the 4-7-8 method.
- Exhale all your breath out through your mouth, then inhale for 4 seconds through the nose.
- hold for 7 seconds, then exhale out for 8 seconds,
- do this for as many times as you like to help you ground and remain calm
*I have used this every day to help reduce overthinking and anxiety. Using breathwork can help build awareness of your breath.*
5-4-3-2-1 Sensory Technique: For Anxiety
Next, The most widely used technique for grounding is engaging your senses.
Naming five things you see, four things to hear, three things to smell, 2 things to touch, and one thing to taste. This helps stay in the present moment and allows your mind to be centered. This is utterly easy, and you can do it anytime anywhere.
Quick Rescue Techniques: 30-Second Grounding When You’re Overwhelmed
Third, there are several ways to ground on the fly if you need to connect at the moment,
- Closing your eyes, clenching your fists, breathing slowly, and deeply,
- Drinking a hot beverage like tea or cold water.
- Moving to a different area in your house or a breather of fresh air. Or sitting in a quiet place.
Mindful Techniques
Barefoot Earth: Reconnecting Human Body to Earth
Barefoot walking is another great way to find ground in being present on the earth. Noticing the sensations of the ground can help ease your mind into the present while also being energetically connected to Earth.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation: The Body Hack for Instant Calm
Muscle releasing can be a technique to relieve tension mentally and physically.
- start by holding your arms parallel to the ground
- Gently flexing your arms, and making a fist as you breathe.
- Tense your muscles for a few seconds and release, using your breath to exhale any tension throughout your body.
- Repeat this a few times until you feel calm and collected.
Mental Visualization: Train Your Brain to Release Stress Naturally
Lastly, a mental grounding technique that can help elevate away the past and tune into the present moment. This involves creating mental images and using your imagination to help relax your mind, imagine positive images or a loved one’s face to bring comfort.
- Start by finding a quiet place to sit and relax where you can engage your breath in a deep theta state.
- Imagine a place that brings you comfort or a place you remember that you had good memories.
- Picture a loved one’s face, manifesting their presence.
- You can also listen to binaural beats for relaxation, listening to deep delta can allow you to look within, some prefer pure binaural beats while others listen to music in the background for a more soothing experience.
Pure binaural beats: Deep Grounding Earth Resonance – Pure Binaural Beats + Isochronic Tones
Music with binaural beats: Grounding Meditation: Binaural Beats for Grounding and Centering Meditation
Conclusion
Your journey to greater calm and presence begins with a single breath. Choose one or more techniques from this guide that resonated with you most and commit to practicing it for two minutes today. Notice how your body and mind respond. If you found these techniques helpful, subscribe to my newsletter for channeled messages from Mary Magdalene and Yeshua.
Learning to ground is important during stressful times. As we understand to listen to our bodies and notice what makes us feel present, our minds begin to look inward and our hearts speak to us in ways that align with our intuition. Being in the present moment is all that matters and what we put in right now, will help alleviate the stressful circumstance we are in. Take care and be with grace.
As always, with love and liberation
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