What is Grounding and Why Does It Matter?

You are part of the universe; you are not just living in it; you are an element of creation. You are connected to everything.

Think of yourself as a battery with incredible potential.  Wrapped in a protective sheath, capable of producing a balance of positive, negative, and neutral energy. An expression of uniqueness, a gift.

In youth, your inner battery pulses with vitality, recharging in a flash. As the years accumulate, it loses some of its spark, believing its shield is enough to ward off outside energies and relying on self-regeneration as its only support.  Yet, true renewal comes from reconnecting with the boundless energy of Earth and the Universe—the generous gifts of Creation/ Source/ God.  

While ‘Grounding’ is a familiar term, it falls short. ‘Connecting’ captures the true essence of this practice.

Connecting means awakening to, nurturing, and harmonizing the vibrant energies that move through you. Begin by balancing the flow between the earth beneath your feet and the universe above. You are the vital link that brings this connection to life.

Just like a battery, your energy is fully restored only when both ends are connected.

Energy is directly related to frequency.  Our Earth resonates at a very low frequency of approximately 7.83Hz, often referred to as the Earth’s heartbeat.    Conversely, the universe emits many different, much higher frequencies, so its impact on you varies by where you are on the earth, what you are open to receiving, and can change daily depending on what forces are in play. Our big cosmic playground provides a multitude of nurturing and healing frequencies.  

And like the air we breathe, it is free.

A simple daily energy check-in can keep you balanced and vibrant. Each day you connect, you return to your center, tune into your intuition, and flow with the energy of renewal.

Like the foundation of a building, each connected day reinforces the structure - YOU.  Biologically, connecting supports your health, mood, sleep, and concentration; in physics, it supports the energy in your cells, creating stability; your consciousness feels it as peace.   No longer trapped inside the sheath that was separating you from the natural flow of energy available to you.  

I invite you to use my YouTube 'Grounding' Meditation, which guides you through a connection practice and also clears your internal energy centers, your chakras.  A mindful yoga practice, one that holds the poses, is another great way to connect and clear your energy centers.

You are worthy of living your brightest life each day, and it all starts with connecting to your authentic self.

Pause, let distractions fall away, and reconnect with your unique spirit.

Refuel. Reignite. Reconnect.

Living In Lumination,

Belinda