Shielding & Grounding

These unique times have awakened energetic sensitivities in many of us. While this is if Fact a Marvelous Blessing, without the proper tools and confidence it can feel like anything but!!

Today I want to share with you some tools that can help you along the way as you discover how to use your sensitivity as it was intended, AS YOUR SUPERPOWER!!!

Energetic sensitivity is a gift that allows you to see past the shallow surface that is often a mask and into the deeper workings of your experience.

In order to shift your sensitivity from painful, overwhelming and confusing to insightful, compassionate and secure you must be willing to take the time to notice how you are being affected and how you are reacting.

Once you know these things you can begin to implement tools and strategies that will support you as you discover the confidence to trust and embrace your gifts.

We are all affected by energy, you have simply become aware of it and are ready to manage it in a way that serves you. Congratulations!! You are awakening to the fullness of who you are and what you came to experience.

The first tool that I would like to introduce is Shielding. My opinions of Shields and their use has changed as I have moved from a fear based place. While I do see the value in shields, I also know that it is vital that we allow and if we aren’t mindful shielding can inadvertently block both what we want to avoid as well as that which we are hoping to attack!!

As with all tools your shielding practice should be tailored to you and what feels right. The basic idea is that we are creating an energetic field of life/light energy around ourselves in order to shield us from the effects of environmental energies that are harmful and unnecessary.

Again how you create your shield is completely up to you, it is the awareness that is brought when setting the intention that is truly important.

I personally like using what is called an Atlantian Shield. The idea here is that this shield is really more of a filter that allows Love and all that that serves the highest good to pass through, while transmuting or transforming (returning to flow) anything else.

You can create your shield using visualization, ritual or even just by intending it. The idea is that this high vibrational shield surrounds your entire being including your aura (energy field).

You may choose to create, reinforce or clear and charge your shield while you meditate or shower. Using the sun or other natural elements can also be helpful. Some like to incorporate crystals, oils or prayer. Again, if it feels right to you it is right. It is helpful to ground before shielding, as it creates a balance and flow.

It is helpful to notice how your shielding practice affects the way that you are feeling and how you are responding to your day to day interactions. By taking note of these things you will be able to judge what works well and what does not.

While Shielding is a wonderful preventative tool, grounding is both preventative and healing. It supports us in releasing the energies that no longer serve us and returns to us the energies that we need to flow and feel firmly and confidently anchored in our being.

Anxiety is a very common symptom of ungroundedness, however, dizziness, fatigue, memory loss, brain fog, chronic pain and more can be directly linked.

Grounding can be as simple as taking your shoes off and placing them on the Earth, or simply allowing yourself to breathe deeply as you relax your body and allow it to return to its natural flow.

Water is another very simple way to ground, whether you drink it, swim in it or just wash your hands, this beautiful Earth element supports our natural flow and strengthens our connection to our physicality.

Spending time in Nature is another way that we naturally ground. Whether it is a short walk or taking time to watch the sunrise or the clouds pass by. Bringing mindfulness to this time, by intending to let go of that which is no longer serving you and opening yourself to what is supportive is also helpful.

You may also choose to use a meditative visualization that allows you to visualize your root chakra actually growing roots and moving down into the center of the Earth.

You Tube is a wonderful resource for endless ideas for both shielding and grounding practices.

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May you Be fully Grounded & Shielded in Love,

Blessings,

Crystal*