Grounded – A Path to Stability and Presence through Biblical Principles & Mindfulness
Enhance Your Inner Peace, Clarity, & Alignment with God’s Will
Welcome to the Grounded series. This space is for finding clarity and peace through simple practices that help you stay aligned with God, no matter what life brings. Let’s walk this path together in faith and trust.
Article Contents
The Power of Grounding: Why It’s a Game Changer
What Does Being Grounded Look Like?
Why Staying Grounded Is Essential for Your Well-being
The Hidden Costs of Suppressed Emotions
A Prayer for Presence
Simple Breathing Practice
Additional Foundations of Being Grounded in God
A Sneak Peek Into Grounded
Reflection Prompts for Realignment
What’s Coming Next
The Power of Grounding: Why It’s a Game Changer
Have you ever felt like life is just pulling you in every direction? Like you’re moving through your day but not really present? That’s what it feels like to be ungrounded. But when you’re grounded, everything shifts – you’re calmer, more focused, and able to handle whatever life throws your way.
So, let’s talk about what it really means to be grounded and why it matters.
What Does Being Grounded Look Like?
Being and feeling grounded can look and feel different for each of us based on different contexts and seasons of life. The goal of this series is to help you understand what this means and looks like for you and to give you things to consider and lean into to support your understanding and process.
To me, being grounded means being fully present in your body and connected to God’s peace. It’s about feeling rooted and steady, no matter what’s happening around you. Instead of reacting out of fear or overwhelm, you respond from a place of clarity on the next step.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about creating space for ourselves to be fully in the moment, with God as our anchor.
During this series you will clarify what this looks like for you in action at this point in your path.
Why Staying Grounded Is Essential for Your Well-being.
When we’re ungrounded, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of stress, anxiety, or overwhelm. We overthink, we overdo, and we lose sight of what’s truly important. But grounding changes everything:
You regulate your emotions. You’re no longer ruled by stress or worry.
You create boundaries. Grounding helps you protect your energy and release what doesn’t serve you.
You’re present. You can focus on what matters and trust that God is working things out.
The Hidden Costs of Suppressed Emotions
Here’s the thing – when we push down emotions, they don’t just disappear. They linger in our bodies and create tension, which makes it harder for us to stay grounded.
When we suppress emotions, we sever our connection to the truth within us and the guidance around us. This disconnection can lead to confusion, tension, and overwhelm, making it challenging for us to navigate our day with clarity and purpose.
Being grounded means staying connected to:
The present moment – where life unfolds and we can respond with intention.
The mentorship & wisdom of the Holy Spirit – guiding us toward peace, alignment, and divine truth.
God’s Will, Values, & Promises – this provides us a solid foundation of faith and trust, no matter what we face.
Our inner state – recognizing when we feel calm or chaotic, and allowing space for growth and regulation.
How we actually feel vs. how we’ve convinced ourselves we feel – embracing the truth of our emotions rather than hiding behind masks.
What we actually want vs. what we’ve convinced ourselves we want – learning to discern our desires and aligning them with God’s will and plan for us.
A big part of grounding is letting go of what’s weighing you down, so you can feel free and connected. The truth is, when we avoid, deny, or numb out our emotions, we block ourselves from fully engaging in the life God designed for us. Instead, when we acknowledge what we feel and bring it into the light, we create space for growth & potential.
This awareness is the first step in releasing tension, gaining clarity, and stepping into a grounded, faith-filled life. This is an invitation for us to pause, breathe, and reflect.
What emotions have you been pushing down?
How can you create more space to bring them to God, to process them, and to reconnect with the grounding truth of His presence?
A Prayer for Presence
Here’s a simple prayer you can use to support yourself to feel more present.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of this moment and for being our steady foundation. We ask for Your peace to flow through us, calming our minds and bodies. Help us release the weight of what no longer serves us and trust that you are guiding our steps. May we feel Your presence anchoring us as we move through this day.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Now Breathe. Below is a Simple Breathing Practice you can use. It has been my go-to for the last 10 years. It’s also what I’ve taught others almost exclusively for the last 8 years.
Simple Breathing Practice
Take a moment to pause.
Soften your gaze.
Now take a deep breath in through your nose.
Allow that air to fill your lungs.
Feel your tummy expand.
Allow that nourishing breath to absorb any stress, tension, and emotional energy that’s not serving you.
When you’re ready exhale out your mouth. Allowing it to be carried away by the breath.
Repeat 3-5 times.
Now ask yourself: Am I grounded, or am I moving through life disconnected and distracted?
If you feel unsteady, ask God to help you realign.
Additional Foundations of Being Grounded in God
Our body’s signals – learning to listen to physical sensations like tension, fatigue, or restlessness as clues to our emotional and spiritual state.
The truth of our relationships – discerning whether our connections are nurturing, draining, or misaligned with God’s values for us.
The wisdom of God’s Word – anchoring ourselves in scripture to gain clarity and strength during times of uncertainty.
Our boundaries – identifying where we need to say “yes” or “no” to maintain alignment with our purpose and peace.
God’s provision and timing – trusting that we are equipped for this moment and that His timing is perfect, even if it doesn’t match our plans.
Our unique calling and gifts – staying rooted in the work God has given us to do, rather than being swayed by comparison or doubt.
The power of gratitude – grounding ourselves in appreciation for what God has already provided, which helps us release fear and scarcity.
The practice of surrender – releasing control and trusting God’s plan, even when we don’t understand the full picture.
Reflection Prompts for Realignment
Here are 3 simple questions to help guide your reflection process:
What is weighing on my heart that I need to release to you, God?
Where in my life am I being called to trust You more fully?
How can I realign my thoughts and actions with Your peace and calling on my life today?
These questions support clarity and connection while cultivating a sense of grounding & presence.
Remember this is a skill and a process, we’re walking it together. Let’s lean into this process with prayer, intention, and faith. You’ve got this.
A Sneak Peek Into Grounded
I created the Grounded Series to share important skills I’ve learned and used over the last 10 years. These are my lifeline. I’m stepping into a deeper understanding of Biblical Principles and how they support us to be even more aligned with God’s Will, Promises, and Protection.
You gain access to my Reflections & Bible Studies as well when you upgrade. This includes a comment section where we can share additional insights and carry on the conversation.
It’s all about simple, practical practices you can use anytime to:
Reconnect with your body and God’s peace in minutes
Release stuck emotional energy
Strengthen your connection and faith through prayer and a deeper understanding into Biblical Principles.
This isn’t about adding more to your plate – it’s about giving you tools to feel more steady and supported, no matter what’s going on.
What’s Coming Next
In the posts ahead, I’ll share tools and practices to help you stay grounded and present, whether you’re navigating work, family, or just trying to get through the day. We’ll talk about how to connect with your body, set intentions, and even how to support your kids in grounding themselves.
Are you ready to enhance your grounding practice?
Feel more present, focused, intentional, and connected to God’s guidance during even the busiest and most chaotic days.
What we’ve explored today is just the beginning. Grounding is more than a practice – it’s a daily opportunity to draw closer to God, align with His peace, and walk in His strength. In the full Grounded series, we’ll go deeper into faith-centered practices that help you stay present, release what’s weighing you down, and invite God’s presence to steady your heart and mind.
For access to the complete series, where we’ll dive into guided prayers, reflections, and Spirit-led grounding techniques, I invite you to upgrade to a paid subscription.
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Hey, I’m Jasmine Renee! Thank you for exploring the Grounded Series. I hope these practices bring you as much peace, clarity, and alignment on your path as they bring me. If you have any questions about the series or would like additional support, feel free to leave a comment or use the subscriber-only chat.
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