Ellen E. Norman

The archangels frequently remind me to ground myself throughout the day. They recommend I ground myself two or three times each day — so morning, noon and night. Grounding ensures a balanced and consistent flow of energy within my body as I direct it, or ground it, down into Mother Earth and up into the Divine.

When I began channeling, I quickly realized I needed a grounding practice in order to be a clear channel. I asked, and Archangel Sandalphon offered the following prayer for grounding and alignment: “Dearest Archangel Sandalphon, please help me unite my core energy with the Earth’s core energy. Please help me realign my thoughts, words, actions and beliefs in accordance with God’s divine plan.” Some days I end with “God’s divine will,” if I’m struggling with acceptance of a particular area in my life.

Reciting the prayer is one half of my grounding practice; the other half is a visualization technique. I envision a gold column of light extending from my core to the Earth’s core; then, a bright blue column of light connecting my core to the Divine. This ensures I am rooted firmly to the Earth below, or my physical nature; while remaining faithful to my spiritual nature — open to receive love, guidance, support and clear messages from the heavens above.