How to Stay Grounded Before, During, and After Readings

How to Stay Grounded Before, During, and After Readings

Grounding is essential for mediums. It helps you stay centered, clear, and connected, ensuring that you can deliver messages with focus and confidence. Without grounding, doubt, distractions, or overwhelming emotions can creep in, making it harder to connect with Spirit.

Staying grounded isn’t just about helping yourself—it also benefits the sitter. When both the medium and sitter are grounded, the messages from Spirit flow more easily, and the experience is more meaningful for everyone involved.

Grounding Before a Reading

Grounding before a reading is about creating an open, centered space for Spirit to work through you. I draw from a Buddhist practice, which focuses on cultivating feelings of love, joy, and kindness. You energetically send these feelings to yourself and others, which helps you feel connected to both friends and strangers.

I also say a prayer in my head, setting the intention for the reading. If I’m working with someone else, I walk them through this grounding process as well. This helps align my energy with Spirit, ensuring a smooth connection.

Staying Grounded During a Reading

During a reading, it’s easy to become distracted or overwhelmed, especially if emotions run high. I use small physical anchors, like stones, or eat small snacks or candy to stay present. These little actions help me stay connected to the moment and prevent my energy from drifting.

If the reading environment is noisy or chaotic, it can be challenging to maintain focus. A quiet, well-lit space helps me stay centered, and I always remind myself that it’s okay to take a moment to breathe and regroup if needed.

What Happens When You’re Not Grounded?

In my early days as a medium, I struggled with grounding. It was frustrating, and I couldn’t connect easily. I learned that without grounding, self-doubt creeps in, emotions become overwhelming, and distractions take over.

When you’re not grounded, you’re more likely to second-guess the messages you receive, which can affect both your connection with Spirit and the quality of the reading. This is why establishing grounding techniques is essential—it brings clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.

How Grounding Benefits the Sitter

Grounding doesn’t just benefit the medium—it also creates a better experience for the sitter. When the sitter is grounded, they are more open and ready to receive the messages Spirit is offering. The energy flows more smoothly, and the messages often resonate more deeply.

Encouraging the sitter to breathe and relax before the reading can make a big difference in how the session unfolds.

Tips for Staying Grounded in Your Mediumship Practice

Set clear boundaries with Spirit through opening and closing prayers. This ensures that your energy stays focused and you don’t carry messages or emotions beyond the reading.

Affirmations help reinforce focus and confidence before you begin a reading. Simple statements like, “I am connected, clear, and ready to serve,” can ground you in the moment.

Keep small rituals or habits during readings. Physical anchors like stones or small snacks help you stay present when emotions get intense.

Be mindful of your environment. A noisy, dark, or chaotic space can make it harder to stay grounded. When possible, create a space that feels calm and supportive.

How I Decompress After a Reading

It’s important to close the energy of a reading and release what no longer serves you. For individual readings, I use a small piece of candy to decompress and ground myself back into the present.

If I’ve done multiple readings in a day, I take extra time to reset. A long, hot shower helps me release any lingering energy, and I follow it with a filling meal to nourish my body. These small but intentional actions make a huge difference in maintaining balance.

Staying Grounded Outside of Readings

Grounding isn’t just important during spiritual work—it’s something to maintain throughout daily life. A regular bedtime routine, rest, and exercise keep me centered and grounded, even when I’m not working. This balance between spirit and everyday life ensures that I’m always ready to show up fully when needed.

Final Thoughts on Grounding in Mediumship

Grounding is a skill that improves with practice, and every medium needs to develop a routine that works for them. Clear boundaries, small rituals, and self-care practices are all essential parts of staying grounded before, during, and after readings.

Remember that being grounded benefits both you and the sitter. When you stay centered, the messages flow easily, and your connection to Spirit becomes stronger. Grounding isn’t just a tool—it’s an essential part of every medium’s self-care practice.

What grounding practice will you try before your next reading? I’d love to hear your tips and experiences—share them in the comments!