If you think you always need to be on the ground floor or in the yard to feel grounded, then think again. Plenty of people who live in apartments are finding ways to stay grounded and make the most of the experience.
But what, precisely, should you be doing if you’re on the twentieth floor or something?
Use Microdirt Therapy
One of the best options is to use what some people are calling “micro-dirt” therapy. The idea here is to repot plants regularly so you’re getting a little bit dirty in your apartment now and then.
One of the best ways to do this is with micro-greens or herbs. These plants grow quickly and require harvesting and repotting regularly, so they are good candidates. Bonsai trees aren’t quite the same, unfortunately.
Use Grounding Bed Sheets
Another option is to use grounding bed sheets. These work a bit like weighted blankets but anchor you to the ground through a series of wires or other mechanisms.
The physics of how this works isn’t entirely figured out. But the reasons are thought to be because of the body’s need to be close to the ground, and in contact with the Earth. That’s what these grounding sheets do.
Daily 5-Minute Balcony Practice
Another thing you’ll want to do is engage in daily 5-minute balcony practice. All you do here is go out barefoot and observe whatever nature you can.
According to people who practice grounding regularly, getting out into the real air is one of the most powerful and potent things you can do. It beats recycled and stale apartment air every day of the week if you can get it.
Plus, if you’re intentional about it, you can turn it into a kind of meditation. It’s that simple.
Get An Earthing Mat
You could also try getting an earthing mat or putting a grounding mat under your desk. Again, the idea is to bind you to the Earth through electrons and other force fields.
It sounds like it shouldn’t work, but many people say that it makes them sleep better and deeper. You can place these around your apartment, wherever you think they’ll have the most impact.
Use Heavy Materials
Another option is to use heavy but natural materials. These could include things like woven linen or seagrass. When you add these elements to an apartment that is high up on the twentieth floor, it makes it feel heavier and more substantial, like it is in actual contact with the ground (even if it isn’t).
Add A Barefoot Zone
Nothing is stopping you from turning your entire apartment into a barefoot zone. However, sometimes it’s nice to simply dedicate a corner to the practice so you can feel what it’s like.
Many people like to put down wool rugs. That’s because the feeling of wool or other natural materials, like cork, have an Earthy or soil-like quality. The idea is to ground the soul and make you feel like you’re safe. Knit knots also work.
