Years ago, someone told me all about the benefits of grounding, and I’ve got to admit, I didn’t believe his story. He claimed that attaching a wire to his bed sheets and running it outside through his window, then burying that wire in the ground ensured that he was sleeping better than he ever had been. I figured that was just the power of suggestion, so I didn’t try it.
Over the years, I have heard more about grounding, so I thought maybe there is something to it, though I still don’t want to hotwire my sheets! What does sound interesting to me is the power of nature used in healing. Studies now say that walking with your bare feet in the grass or on the dirt every day will soothe a myriad of issues, especially pain, inflammation, anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep disorders, and even cardiovascular issues.
While I am not sure that all these issues can be healed by a barefoot walk, I can see, and feel, the value of spending time in nature. I know how good it feels to wiggle my toes in fresh, green grass. I also enjoy the feeling of creating ceramic sculptures which is essentially playing in the mud. Inhaling the fresh fragrances of lavender and rosemary in my garden is so refreshing. Walking in the sand on the beach and stepping in to the shallow waves energizes me every time. Sitting outside with my eyes closed and facing the sun warms my eyelids and causes me to smile.
While it’s easy to go online and purchase lots of grounding equipment, stepping outside and taking a few deep breaths can be very effective, and you can enjoy the beauty of nature at the same time. I encourage you to practice great self-care every day by stepping outside.
