Grounded vs Ungrounded Energy: What is it and How Can You Discern The Difference?

Many creators stress the importance of being grounded in your spiritual practices and we often see the results in our community of how this impacts us if we are not grounded, but what exactly is a centered and grounded energy and how exactly do you know if you are ungrounded or not? I don't see many creators talk about this specific topic besides symptoms of spiritual psychosis, which is also requires medical attention but that is besides the point. In this post we will define what exactly centered and grounded energy is, how it helps us, and how to discern if your energies are centered and grounded or not.

What does it mean to be centered and grounded?

Centered and grounded energy is described as a state of balanced vitality where the nervous system feels calm, centered, and connected to the present moment. It is a sense of connection to your environment and to Earth. This energy also demonstrates feelings of safety, focus and clarity in your body. The area in the body associated with this energy is located the lower half of our bodies where our pelvic and tailbone lies, down to our very own hands and feet. Colors that are associated with grounding are browns and reds, or any earth tone that makes you feel calm for that matter.

It is quite easy to stay tapped into to the digital world and float around without knowing our presence is elsewhere. This is often why people tell us to "go touch grass" because our bodies crave connection to nature and Earth. Whether we want to admit it or not, the Earth has both a spiritual and scientific way of connecting, centering and recharging our bodies and minds. Doing this on the daily helps regulate our nervous systems and clear the mind so we may tackle our daily mundane tasks at the very least.

If you are curious about the science behind it, and how it can help our bodies in scientific way, here is an informative article written article by Ed Latimore. Ed Latimore is a best-selling author, professional heavyweight boxer, and physicist.

https://edlatimore.com/how-does-earthing-work

Signs and Symptoms of your energy being uncentered and ungrounded:

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  Dissociation, anxiousness, restlessness

• The feeling of "Floating around" or numbingly going through the motions of day to day life.

• Tense muscles or elevated heart rates

• Racing thoughts, excessive daydreaming and fantasizing without control, escapism

• Nervousness or jittering ticks

• Lack of focus, spacing out

• Constant Multitasking or rushing through tasks

• Irregular body temperature regulation and irregular sleep schedule

• Feeling the need to constantly distract yourself from tasks or emotions

• Time blindness

• Lack of spacial, environmental or social awareness

  
  

As you can see there are quite a few symptoms on the list that can signal being ungrounded. It is up to you to identify how exactly this feels to you. Once you can identify the difference between feeling grounded and ungrounded, you can also identify what triggers these different energies. DISCLAIMER: if you have medical conditions or are neurodivergent this can also play a role in how you are able to regulate your own nervous system. Grounding does not solely replace the need for medical or professional help. Always seek medical and professional help when it is needed.

UNGROUNDED EXAMPLE:

From my personal experience, an ungrounded day feels restless, nervous and rushed. Almost Panicky. It is typically triggered when I abruptly wake up first thing in the morning, roll over and doom scroll and answer messages/emails. It is also accompanied by sugary iced coffee with no breakfast, which typically gives me the jitters. I become so wrapped up in online work and scrolling that I begin to overwhelm myself.

GROUNDED EXAMPLE:

A grounded and centered day for me feels balanced, calm and clear. I feel firmly planted to the ground underneath me. Stable and planted. I have greater understanding of downloads and tasks for the day. I do not feel rushed. I do breath work and eat a protein filled breakfast along with spending time in nature. Then have coffee along with a healthy lunch to follow. I notice each and every detail around me curiously. How my body feels from my finger tips to my toes. The feeling of prosperity and abundance flow easier through me. I am present in each moment.

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When you spend days and weeks without grounding and centering your energy, not only can it negatively impact your body, but your spiritual practices as well. This is where we see people fall into spiritual psychosis because they are not taking the time to center themselves and ask discerning questions about the knowledge or experiences they are experiencing. Grounding gives us the chance to take a step back and analyze what is happening at a larger level. We can gain validity of information through understanding from afar. Grounding allows us to critically think and discern at a higher level. Spiritual messages become more clear. It keeps us centered to our present. Whether we are about to cast a spell, or evoking an intense energy, being connected within yourself and to Earth helps anchor your energies safely. It is all about balance!

Let me know if you have further questions baddies... :D I have plenty more on this topic.

Blessed be xoxo