Tethered To The Earth

The physical self can seem like an encumbrance at times. We have little control overits demands, we must monitor it consistently, and its relative fragility can be discomfiting. Many people, therefore, unconsciously long to escape the confinement of their bodies, and this longing can manifest itself as physical discomfort,

difficulty adjusting to the rigors of day-to-day existence, or a tendency to shy
away from all that is associated with the human earthly experience. Yet the lifetime
of physical existence we each must endure represents a vital plateau in our
progression as enlightened beings. We inhabit our bodies for a reason. There is much
we can learn while coping with the challenges, sensations, and sensitivities of the
human body that we could not have grasped had we remained in spirit form. When we
leave our physical selves behind to return to our original state, we will enjoy a
supreme sense of freedom-yet we will always value the time we spent on earth.
Being wholly present in your body can help you better understand how your time as a
physical being is contributing to your development. There may be times when you feel
that your consciousness is not grounded in your corporeal form. Your thoughts may
seem scattered or spacey, or you may sense that your ethereal self is literally
floating away. When this occurs, ask Mother Earth to ground you, or draw upon the
potent grounding energy of mountains or trees. These powerful natural forces can
help you reconnect with the earth by reminding you that living in a physical state
can be a wholesome and enlightening experience. Wearing gemstones with grounding
properties, bloodstone, for example, is another way to reaffirm your connection to
the earthly plane.
Human beings are tied to the earth, but not wholly of the earth. We are each of us,
for the time being, poised between the soil underneath our feet and the never-ending
ethereal spaces around us. The unease we occasionally feel in our earthly bodies is
merely a by-product of our innate understanding of our dual natures. But the time we
spend in our physical bodies will not last and should thus be cherished. For one
day, when our evolution is complete, we will return to the source of life to become
beings of light once more.

My love of gardening and crochet are both ways of keeping me grounded, as a person I am
inclined to get lost in the mind/mental realms and forget about caring for my physical self and for sure going to
the gym 3 times a week is making me much more aware and thoughtful, also extremely grateful that the ole bod
has been as good to me as it has despite many years of sad neglect, so hey ho better late than never and if I can
go thru' such a shift then anyone can!!!!