How to Stay Grounded as a Lightworker (Even if You're Terrified)

I wrote quite a bit of this post last month. I try to write all my posts in advance, when I can.

But I am altering it today, several days before I scheduled it to post, because I have more to say.

And that's because I have been unable to keep my promise to myself. 

I made a decision this year, to avoid the news as much as I could, for as long as I could. But recently, life seems to have said no to that intention.

You must know this one thing and I am going to make sure you see it everywhere. 

You might try to ignore it, but I am not going to let you.

​So the other night, I watched a video. Its message was simple but terrifying. NO ONE IS SAFE NOW.

And in the first few moments after watching it, an old friend visited me, the one who reminds me of all the things that are worse than death.

I'd rather be dead than permanently separated from my family.

I'd rather be dead than imprisoned.

I'd rather be dead than tortured.

But though that is all true, in the next few moments, I remembered that I am here for a reason. And that I have a mission and a purpose.
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What to Do When You're Terrified

Today I'm thinking that fearlessness is not about subduing fear. It's more about the way you decide to respond to fear.

You can choose love
You can choose meaning & joy
You can stay grounded in your truth
You can stay connected to your faith/higher self

I had already been tweaking my Fearless Lightworker toolkit for about the past week or so. So today, I dove into it.

​I thought, if this helps me today, I'll know I've got something I can trust.

I listened to two of my meditations, Remembering Who You Are and Becoming Fearless. I did the new, brief morning ritual.

I answered a couple of the new journal questions, considering what would be different if I were living as the observer, guided by my higher self in every moment. And I put some of the powerful affirmations into my heart.

Oh my gosh, I felt so much better!

If you also have been watching the news and feeling afraid (or terrified), what would help you feel calmer again?

I'm going to return you now to our regularly scheduled programming ;), and I hope that these suggestions for staying grounded will be soothing to you.

Staying Grounded No Matter What

​As a lightworker, you might often feel drained, afraid, or overwhelmed in response to the world's chaos, or your own challenges. But staying grounded is essential.

So, in this post, I've got five simple spiritual grounding techniques to help you protect your energy, feel peaceful, and stay centered—no matter what’s happening around you.
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5 Spiritual Grounding Techniques

​(1) Connect with Nature: Spend time outdoors, letting nature refresh and restore your energy.

Walk barefoot on the grass, breathe in the fresh air, or simply sit quietly under a tree. Creating a sense of connection to the earth can ground you and bring a sense of calm.

But if, like me, you have terrible allergies, park yourself next to a window. Or choose a virtual connection with nature.

(2) Mindful Breathing: Focus on your breath to anchor yourself in the present moment.

Take deep, slow breaths, inhaling peace and exhaling stress. Coming back to your breathing can help you regain calm, even in the midst of turmoil.

And then, you’ll be able to approach the situation with more clarity.

(3) Visualization Techniques: Envision roots growing from the soles of your feet and going deep into the earth, grounding you securely.

Imagine drawing up strength and stability from the earth, filling your entire being with a calming energy.

(4) Crystals for Grounding: Use grounding stones like obsidian, hematite or black tourmaline into your daily routine.

All of these crystals absorb negative energy and provide a protective barrier, which can help you return to feeling centered and balanced.

(5) Body Movement: Engage in physical activities that connect you to your body, such as yoga or tai chi, or even simple stretching.

Anything that helps get you solidly into your body or connected to it will help you feel more grounded.

Experiment with the grounding techniques that call to you, and then choose the ones that work to weave into your daily life. Once you are using the ones that work for you every day, you’ll be able to stay grounded even when life becomes chaotic.

Are you using any of these techniques already?

See you next time!

​Love, Jeanine

P.S. Something else that was helpful to me on the day I added to this post was this video with Gary Zukav. He talked about using meaning and joy to engender trust.

You get a life of meaning or a life that's empty of meaning depending on your choices of love or fear. - Gary Zukav