Welcome,
I'm Shelly,
A therapeutic arts healer and empowerment coach.
Learning how to ground yourself can improve your overall well-being.
When you're feeling low because your brain is ruminating over past events,
Or when you're feeling anxious thinking about an upcoming event,
Using a grounding meditation can help break this cycle and bring you back to the safety of the present moment.
Grounding meditations remind you that you are in control.
You are in control and can regulate your thoughts and emotions.
You have the ability to change the chemistry from within.
Now let's begin.
Find a comfortable place to sit or lie down and together we'll ground our mind and body into the present moment.
Take a deep breath in,
The biggest you've taken today,
And sigh it all out.
Take another breath in,
Feel the oxygen fill your lungs,
And sigh it out.
To ground yourself,
Begin by using your sense of touch.
Focus on the sensation of your body against the surface beneath you.
Imagine that you're being held and supported by the earth.
If you're seated,
Plant your feet firmly on the ground.
And if you're lying down,
Feel where your body is making connections with the surface beneath you.
Next,
Bring your attention to the sense of smell.
Take a deep breath and inhale the scent of the space around you.
Notice any aromas or scents that are lingering and present.
Take another deep breath and let the scent fill your nostrils.
Move your attention to the sense of hearing.
Listen carefully to the sounds around you.
Pay attention to both the near and far sounds.
Try to identify as many different sounds as possible.
Allow yourself to sink into the present moment and just listen.
Next,
Focus on your sense of taste.
Swallow,
Move your tongue around your mouth.
Notice if the taste of your previous meal is still lingering,
Or perhaps your mouth is filling with saliva as you think about your next meal.
Finally,
Bring your attention to the sense of sight.
Slowly open your eyes and look around you.
Notice the colors,
Textures,
And shapes in your environment.
Take your time with each object and observe the details.
Take a few deep breaths and allow your senses to come together.
Feel the support of the earth beneath you.
Smell the scent of your surroundings.
Listen to the sounds,
Taste in your mouth,
And see the environment around you.
Stay in this present moment for a few breaths.
When you're ready,
Slowly come back to your day-to-day life,
Feeling a little more grounded and centered.
