From The Ground Up

 

What to do with all the busy, buzzy energy that swirls around us during these seasonal transitions? The feeling is light and flutter-y—which can be so delightful! But it can also translate into a distracted, edgy feeling, which, frankly, can be a little much to bear.

We like to say that getting “grounded” is the cure, and if you think about it quite literally, the analogy couldn’t be more perfect. We use ground wires to rebalance electrical systems, allowing excess current to discharge safely by connecting with the earth. And that’s quite literally what getting in touch with nature—directly with the earth—can do for us, too.

At the most primal level, that connection can be physical, literally a connection to the ground under your feet, or the tree against your back. When was the last time you lay on the grass? With pure intention, you might release the static-y, buzz of transitional energy into the deep blue sky on an out-breath. If you live near an ocean, or lake, river or pond, then let the water can carry your cares away like a sigh. It all starts with a gesture of caring for ourselves and with a true wish to ground our presence in the here-and-now with bright, fresh focus.

Of course, for me, an invaluable, grounding connection also comes directly through the Pure Living Energy of the earth’s sacred medicinal plants, which can help us so gracefully to find the still-point in a too-quickly turning world. For me, nothing counters that flighty, tapped-out feeling quite like Quintessential Serum. This remedy is ultra-concentrated, and is deeply focused with soothing, nourishing essence of Rose, and with Frankincense, which subtly smoothes the flow of chi. It’s true heart’s relief.

May autumn find you happily re-grounded and heart-full!

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