Getting grounded when your head’s been in the clouds

[BlueVilla]

After experiencing a number of "mishaps" last month, I realized each of these accidents occurred because my head was in the clouds and I wasn’t thinking about what I was supposed to be doing. (Like walking or taking something out of the oven.)

So this month I am focused on getting grounded. I’ve amped up my meditation and I’m also doing alternative healing methods like color therapy, aromatherapy, sound therapy, Reiki, and drumming.

How do YOU get—and stay—grounded?

 

[Pepper]

I stay grounded......
.......By paying strict attention to every physical thing I do, every step I take, every move I make! I fell in a store last week. I made the natural assumption I could do something I did only three years ago with no repercussions. I learned I can't do it anymore and it's no big deal for me to ask for help when necessary. Now I know very easy stuff may require assistance. Other than that, I'm just Very Careful what I'm doing, every second.

 

[BlueVilla]

I stay grounded......
.......By paying strict attention to every physical thing I do, every step I take, every move I make! I fell in a store last week. I made the natural assumption I could do something I did only three years ago with no repercussions. I learned I can't do it anymore and it's no big deal for me to ask for help when necessary. Now I know very teasy stuff may require assistance. Other than that, I'm just Very Careful what I'm doing, every second.

Thank you, Pepper. I've found it challenging to accept the realization that I am not only senior, but elderly. In my mind, I can still run and climb trees! LOL

 

[helenbacque]

Stop going for perfect. I accept that ‘good enough’ is ok in some circumstances.

 

[Ruthanne]

Petting my dog grounds me.

 

[Pepper]

Thank you, Pepper. I've found it challenging to accept the realization that I am not only senior, but elderly. In my mind, I can still run and climb trees! LOL

Hate that word, elderly. I'm OLD!

 

[Paco Dennis]

If I start getting anxious, about some non-sense, I have started to concentrate on my breathing. That brings me "back".

 

[gruntlabor]

Stop going for perfect. I accept that ‘good enough’ is ok in some circumstances.

I call it 'doing it like people'. Like, when descending stairs, instead of both feet on each step and hanging onto the walls for dear life, I tell myself to do it like people. I can't, but it's okay, I keep trying.

 

[officerripley]

Meditation didn't work for me; I kept getting anxious. Plus, I object to it on the grounds of wasting precious brain power on some boring physical thing such as breathing, lol.

 

[gruntlabor]

Meditation didn't work for me; I kept getting anxious. Plus, I object to it on the grounds of wasting precious brain power on some boring physical thing such as breathing, lol.

Relaxation comes with the slow deep breath and exhalation and the softening of the entire body. Calm comes with the relaxation. But I do understand, it doesn't seem to be working for you.

 

[dilettante]

It's not for us to judge what's right or wrong for you. Some approaches work better for some of us and others not so much. I was curious about aromatherapy and for a while I enjoyed it, but at some point most strong scents made me feel claustrophobic.

 

[BlueVilla]

It's not for us to judge what's right or wrong for you. Some approaches work better for some of us and others not so much. I was curious about aromatherapy and for a while I enjoyed it, but at some point most strong scents made me feel claustrophobic.

I agree with you. For instance, I love halotherapy (breathing and meditating in salt caves) and my husband gets restless.

 

[dilettante]

I'm not prescribing or suggesting, but ideas can be worth exploring. So I say...

Short and cute, 3 1/2 minutes:

Short and serious, more like 7 minutes:

But I know that I'm just throwing stuff at the wall. I won't even know if you never watch those, so feel as free as possible to skip them. Personally I like to sample shorter videos like those and then decide whether to explore the advice more deeply. Not everything rings my bell.

 

[BlueVilla]

I'm not prescribing or suggesting, but ideas can be worth exploring. So I say...

Short and cute, 3 1/2 minutes:

Short and serious, more like 7 minutes:

But I know that I'm just throwing stuff at the wall. I won't even know if you never watch those, so feel as free as possible to skip them. Personally I like to sample shorter videos like those and then decide whether to explore the advice more deeply. Not everything rings my bell.

Thanks for the helpful videos. Be here NOW, right?

 

[MarciKS]

Learning to pay attention to my movements now that I'm older since falling seems to be easier to accomplish now. Trying to take care of myself and my well being. And looking after my spiritual life.

 

[dilettante]

Be here NOW, right?

I think that's what they're saying.

I suppose I might even try "silly" things. Like going downstairs, singing myself a made up song about "going down the stairs, my feet one by one, me hand is on the rail, I'm going down the stairs." Sounds dumb maybe but it would keep me from wandering to thoughts about the kids, whether I have what I need to make dinner, did I pay that gas bill, etc.

 

[BlueVilla]

I think that's what they're saying.

I suppose I might even try "silly" things. Like going downstairs, singing myself a made up song about "going down the stairs, my feet one by one, me hand is on the rail, I'm going down the stairs." Sounds dumb maybe but it would keep me from wandering to thoughts about the kids, whether I have what I need to make dinner, did I pay that gas bill, etc.

Saying those things don't sound silly to me if it keeps me safe.

 

[Jamala]

Have to admit my head finds a regular home in the clouds… but… when there is a slight cloudburst, I head for the trees and listen to my music… these things keep me grounded… in addition to diaphragmatic breathing and having a great life partner.

 

[BlueVilla]

Have to admit my head finds a regular home in the clouds… but… when there is a slight cloudburst, I head for the trees and listen to my music… these things keep me grounded… in addition to diaphragmatic breathing and having a great life partner.

Great tips--thanks!

 

[Paco Dennis]

I can't count the number of times I was grounded by my parents for having my head in the clouds.

We also need to be compassionate towards ourselves. No body is "perfect". Trying to live up to arbitrary standards is responsible for much angst.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Thank you, Pepper. I've found it challenging to accept the realization that I am not only senior, but elderly. In my mind, I can still run and climb trees! LOL

Exactly. Soak it up while you still can and love every minute My heads usually in the clouds. I surrendered to it being there and am enjoying the ride much better. Lol

 

[Llynn]

By making sure that my green lead is always securely connected to earth.

 

[gruntlabor]

I think that's what they're saying.

I suppose I might even try "silly" things. Like going downstairs, singing myself a made up song about "going down the stairs, my feet one by one, me hand is on the rail, I'm going down the stairs." Sounds dumb maybe but it would keep me from wandering to thoughts about the kids, whether I have what I need to make dinner, did I pay that gas bill, etc.

Not silly for me, it is my life. But it requires constant talking to myself.
Our cluttered minds are understandable, they're just the downside of being the sentient creatures that we are.