Another Substacker I follow (Filosophies) introduced me to the idea of ‘earthing’. Like grounding, I associate it with times when I need to feel supported or held by the earth like walking barefoot can do. For me, “earthing” is laying on the ground on a towel or blanket where I can feel in contact with the earth on every part of my body. I treat it like a deep dive into grounding.
Thank you for sharing this glimpse into your world, Dru. ✨️. A couple of years ago I had a dissociative episode in the middle of Target. It was triggered by hearing from the real estate agent charged with selling my beloved affordable home in my cohousing community that I was trying so hard fo keep, as a result of legal action against me by my ex. Luckily, my son was able to contact cohousing neighbors, who drove to Target to get me & my car home. An ambulance was called and I was taken to the ER for tests. Friends brought my son to visit with me for a while & drove me home upon discharge. Somehow I felt everything would be okay, despite the looming tragedy before me. I was still feeling that there was some sort of veil between me an the world.
So, now I often walk barefoot, especially on the labyrinth path among trees. I check in with the messages my body has for me. I sometimes even walk in the rain. Making Art and Music are also grounding....and looking up at meteor showers while laying on a blanket in the grass.
Another Substacker I follow (Filosophies) introduced me to the idea of ‘earthing’. Like grounding, I associate it with times when I need to feel supported or held by the earth like walking barefoot can do. For me, “earthing” is laying on the ground on a towel or blanket where I can feel in contact with the earth on every part of my body. I treat it like a deep dive into grounding.
That's a wonderful thing to do.
Thoughtful with some useful tips for grounding. I will try barefoot walking - it sounds like something enjoyable & effective
Thanks, and enjoy your barefoot walk.
Thank you for sharing this glimpse into your world, Dru. ✨️. A couple of years ago I had a dissociative episode in the middle of Target. It was triggered by hearing from the real estate agent charged with selling my beloved affordable home in my cohousing community that I was trying so hard fo keep, as a result of legal action against me by my ex. Luckily, my son was able to contact cohousing neighbors, who drove to Target to get me & my car home. An ambulance was called and I was taken to the ER for tests. Friends brought my son to visit with me for a while & drove me home upon discharge. Somehow I felt everything would be okay, despite the looming tragedy before me. I was still feeling that there was some sort of veil between me an the world.
So, now I often walk barefoot, especially on the labyrinth path among trees. I check in with the messages my body has for me. I sometimes even walk in the rain. Making Art and Music are also grounding....and looking up at meteor showers while laying on a blanket in the grass.
Thank you for the book recommendation. 📚
Thanks for sharing your experience, and I'm glad you've found peace and connection in the labyrinth among the trees.