Grounding ...

[Neptune]

Ok, I am not sure where to post this exactly but here goes ... I have been having trouble keeping grounded lately ... I have also been having more and more visions lately ... they have all been of a few years in advance ... I have not been seeing anything recent ... they have all been for 2003-2005. Normally I see things that are more recent like a few days/weeks in advance. But the hardest thing I am finding is keeping myself grounded ... I will just be at work (ie now) and I feel that I am trying to escape myself ... I can normally keep myself from astrotraveling ... but I have a hard time while at the office or driving keeping myself together ... any suggestions from anyone? I could use the help!

[Myst]

Hiya, I'm moving this over to M&R for you, because I think you'll get more help there.

That's where we talk about magic and rituals (obviously :D) and there's a few threads on grounding.

[Azure]

things that help me ground when nothing seems like it's going to:

1. Wash you hands - warm water, soap, scrub, dry carefully.
2. Eat something, preferably a complex carbohydrate like wheat bread.
3. Holding a good solid rock - hematite works well for me, as does amber (okay, resin, but still).
4. Petting the dog or cat - animals are good at naturally grounding energy.
5. Physical exercise. Taking a walk outdoors is sometimes really useful.
6. meditation - but you have to have the energy to focus in the first place.
7. Steam room at the gym.
8. Reciting something - for me it's always Shakespeare, but whatever works for you.

[Myst]

I carry Hematite to ground with. It's a big worry stone that I hold in my hand when I need to ground. If you keep it in your pocket you won't even have to worry about losing it or people seeing that you're using it.

[Neptune]

I was able to become grounded again after a few moments ... but I will keep your guy's suggestions in mind for future reference ... I just do not like it when it happens in the car ... that is when I freak out most, I do not want anyone to get hurt b/c I am having issues keeping grounded you know ... and that is going to hold over well in a court of law (if it were to be that bad)