The Practice of Groundedness

Viewing something as a practice lends itself to continual learning, meaningful change, and integration.

Consider the following: In Buddhism, the goal of the spiritual path, if there is one, is Nirvana, or the dissolution of self in connection with something larger, with an ever-expanding spaciousness and timelessness. Taoism’s central concept, the Way, is described as a non-dual experience, the merging of subject and object—often represented by yin a

You can do a few sets of each individually or combine them in a circuit. If you have a kettlebell or weights, you can add those if you wish to increase the challenge.* Squats Push-ups Step-ups Lunges Glute raises Wall sits Planks Sit-ups Dips Curls (if you don’t have a weight you can use a full backpack) Burpees

the Buddha simply says, “I see you, Mara,” and then proceeds to accept what is happening

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”

but what gets our attention becomes important.

Recognize what is happening. Allow life to be just as it is. Investigate your inner experience with kindness and curiosity. Note or practice non-identification, not fusing with what you are experiencing but rather viewing it from a larger perspective.

Whereas reaction is rushed and rash, wise action is deliberate and considerate. Wise action emerges from internal strength, from groundedness.

think that when you anchor around what truly motivates you, that is getting you on the path of fulfillment.”

we are training our brains to be in a constant state of hyper-alertness, always thinking about what could be happening somewhere else and feeling the urge to check in and see.