[AlissBart]

Currently I'm going into a deep, tired state and as I type this I find myself falling into split-second trances and then pulling myself out.

I am not grounded and I think I'm gonna do an OBE if I'm not careful.

Why is this happening and how can I ground enough to stop one? I really like the physical right now... :cry:

[XKAgustin]

Wrong Eye,

Here are some grounding techniques: eat a heavy meal that includes meat, take a long walk in nature, let your bare feet touch the ground, try Violetsky's grounding in earth energies technique:

http://forums.astraldynamics.com/vie...t=#53904

Gently stroking a pet is supposed to be very grounding too.

From Sonia Choquette's online course, lesson 4:

Natural Grounding Tools
In addition these exercises, there are many natural ways to get grounded. For example, certain crystals are very grounding, and using specific crystals can help you in different ways:
Obsidian is volcanic rock. This black and opaque crystal is excellent for blocking negative energy because it act s like a barrier. This is a good crystal for hypersensitive types, people who pick up too much energy and are too concerned about other people.

Fluorite, especially green fluorite, is especially good for grounding and restoring balance, and is calming to the nervous system.

Hematite is also grounding, and helps people with addiction or anxiety problems, because it stabilizes emotions.


How To Use Crystals

Carry crystals with you, wear them as jewelry, or sleep with them by your bedside. Crystals are an especially practical tool to hide in a desk drawer if you have a tense work environment. They work to absorb negativity. Whenever you feel become overwhelmed with other people’s energy, simply reach for your crystals, hold them in both hands and imagine this unwanted energy flowing out of you and into the crystal. Occasionally, put your crystals in the ground to drain and clear them of negative charge.

[AlissBart]

I have hematite readily available. It's one of my stones.

Thank you very much, Beekeeper, you're a wonderful help.

[Haibundadam]

Hmm... About the crystal thing. That is very contrary to other things that I have heard about crystals. Although they may help with negative energy flow I have heard that they also increase positive energy flow and help you develop energy and raise energy. If that were the case I don't know how much of a grounding effect they would have on you. Also Jade has the same effect as crystal.

[jeargefef]

It depends on the crystal. Hematite is very grounding. I can vouch for that as they helped me prevent astral abductions. It may be the mildly magnetic field they emit, but they definitely work.