Empowerment | Michelle Cromer

At the end of the day, as the sweet, dark stillness of night beckons us to lay down our bones and rest, we find ourselves at a clear transition point: Behind us lies the previous day and all that has come before; ahead of us, dawn heralds the unfolding of all that is yet to be. While many of us have morning rituals that connect us with our center and help us to set intentions, we may want to explore the magic and power of nighttime rituals as well. It holds for us a beautiful chance for self-appreciation and blessing. Before you go to bed each night, you can send gratitude, compassion, and healing to the being you have been up until this moment. And you can send lightness and love into the future for the one you are in the process of becoming.

Though simple, this action honors the journey you have taken thus far while opening you to the wonderful possibilities still ahead. When you consciously engage with your own evolution this way, you may find that your sleep gets sweeter, filling your night with a deeper sense of trust and relaxation. As you rest, you can surrender to these peaceful hours, knowing that the road behind you has been seen and acknowledged with respect and kindness, while the path ahead now holds your own benevolence and well wishes.

This bedtime ritual empowers you as the only one who can determine the meaning of your own past and the hopefulness of your future. By setting this special time aside each night, you can begin to orient yourself on your path of growth. It allows you to let the past have its place, to trust that the future is taken care of, and to simply rest yourself in the graceful arms of the present moment.

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Using Feng Shui to Stay Grounded in Chaos — Photo by Marek Piwnicki from Pexels

In times of crisis and chaos, like right now, so much lies beyond our control. But we always have control over at least one thing. That is our own reaction to what’s happening. When we choose to find our grounding in the midst of crisis and chaos, we empower ourselves. We free up mental space, so we can think more clearly. This enables us to act in alignment with our inner strength and wisdom, so we can make the best possible decisions for our loved ones and ourselves.

If you want to know how to stay grounded, you first need to establish what it means to be grounded. Being grounded means you’re connected to your calm, steady center. It’s trusting in your ability to survive; even when what’s happening in your life feels like it’s threatening to overwhelm you. I think of it as having deep, strong roots to anchor me – like a giant oak tree. Even when the winds blow hard and my limbs swoop and sway, my core remains unmovable.

But being grounded means we don’t give in to the chaos. Instead, we make a conscious choice to return to, or find, our inner source for courage, trust, and resilience. We choose again and again to return to a more grounded perspective.

One of the best ways to stay grounded is to shift what’s happening for you energetically in your body. There are two reasons for this. The first is we experience anxiety and fear acutely in the body. That’s why we often use the term nervous energy when talking about these emotional states. When we’re feeling anxiety and fear, the nerves in our body are frazzled and charged. If the emotional charge is high enough, we may also feel elevated heart rate, tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, trembling, and other physical manifestations. Fear, anxiety, and stress live in the body.

The five elements in feng shui are utilized to bring balance and harmony so here are ways to stay grounded using those elements:

Earth: physically in our bodies, earth represents our bones, skin, and hair, so stand barefoot on the earth every single day, get a facial, which is wonderful for your skin, and get a haircut.
Water: saliva, urine, semen, blood, sweat, and our kidneys. So drink a lot of water, or go into the water, work out sweat, and have sex.
Fire: Hunger, sleep, and our heart. So fast one day a week, get a good night’s sleep, and love and be loved.
Metal: which is air and is our lungs so take deep breaths throughout the day.
Wood: Liver and gall bladder so give your liver a break and don’t drink alcohol. Stand under a tree and feel the unwavering strength of that tree.

Have any Feng Shui questions? Feel free to contact me at michelle@michellecromer.com and sign up for your Power Color or visit me on Facebook at Michelle Cromer Feng Shui.

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