Empaths have a remarkable gift, the ability to deeply feel and understand the emotions of others. This can be very helpful for those of us working with healing arts. However, this gift often comes with challenges. We can easily become overwhelmed by the energies around us, leading to exhaustion, anxiety, emotional burnout, and just an overall yucky feeling. Here are some suggestions for protecting your energy.
Read moreReturning From the State of Flow
When I return to the full power of my physical senses after being in a state of deep spiritual awareness and connection, it is just not a comfortable transition for me. Maybe I need to learn to stay in my body more during the spiritual connection, but at this point in my development, trying to tether myself to my body inhibits that state of flow for me. I have found ways to make the transition less uncomfortable, though.
Read moreTake Just One Deep Breath
My favorite practice taught by Eckhart Tolle is that of the One Conscious Breath. Eckhart teaches that practicing mindfulness doesn’t have to be a long and involved process. Just one deep breath is enough to ground us in the present moment and center ourselves in consciousness. One deep breath is enough to interrupt the constant stream of thinking and give our minds a break.
Read moreCreate an Energetic Grounding Idea List
Having a list of exercises we know will help us to feel more grounded can be helpful. We may not realize we have become ungrounded until we are feeling adversely because of it and having a list of ideas for reconnecting saves us from having to think of something when we are not feeling our best.
Read moreMetaphysical Properties of Garnet
As well as being a good stone for the Root Chakra and in helping one to stay grounded, it is also very useful for an array of physical conditions. Please keep reading to learn more about the benefits of Garnet in Crystal Healing Practices.
Read moreBedtime Meditation Script
This is a guided meditation I use frequently with my family to help them calm down and get to bed at night after a hard day. It is especially helpful when thoughts of things that seemed to go wrong during the day won’t stop circling in the mind.
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