Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

Finding Our Ground

English answer:

being in a place where you feel safe and what you really are

Added to glossary by Yasutomo Kanazawa
Apr 24, 2023 09:31
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May 8, 2023 04:52: Yasutomo Kanazawa Created KOG entry

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philgoddard Apr 26, 2023:
I've seen one person use a chatbot to answer a KudoZ question.

It stuck out like a sore thumb because they produced a 400-word essay where a couple of sentences would have done, and it was written in a strange, bland and repetitive style.
Chris Says Bye Apr 25, 2023:
Phil They’ve got to be good at something😂
philgoddard Apr 25, 2023:
Ice Scream I was wondering about using a chatbot to knock out a couple of dozen. Maybe just 100 words each. What do you think?
Chris Says Bye Apr 25, 2023:
Still unsure I could do with another half-dozen near-identical suggestions to help me nail down the concept.
Anastasia Kalantzi Apr 24, 2023:
Find my ground Being grounded — meaning we have a felt sense of connection to our bodies and to the ground — helps us develop a sense that we’re supported, that we have a base of security from which to move through the world and interact with others.
https://www.integralpsychotherapypractices.com/single-post/2...
And I also completely agree with Kourosh Fallah about what Greek mythology says regarding this expression-issue: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antaeus
philgoddard Apr 24, 2023:
Agree with Allegro Which is why the first one gets my vote.
AllegroTrans Apr 24, 2023:
Just a comment There is no "one way" to explain this term. There are 7 answers as I type this and all of them are valid explanations. Lateral thinking is required, not a rigid definition.
Kourosh Fallah Apr 24, 2023:
Symbolic meaning of 'ground' and 'grounding' The expression 'being grounded' might have come from Greek mythology:

"One of Hercules's adventures took place in Libya: King Antaeus, a vicious giant and son of Mother Earth, forced travelers to wrestle with him. As long as he touched the earth (his mother), his energy was maintained, and he was able to kill his opponents. Hercules held Antaeus off the ground and crushed him"
https://art.thewalters.org/detail/34735/hercules-crushing-an...

In psychology texts 'ground' could mean a source of internal nurturing energy and comfort (internalized mother), a deep inner self that anchors a person when the forces of life try to move us astray.

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finding our inner peace, strength and connection

It relates to "being grounded" in a psychological or spiritual sense; this means to be fully aware and conscious of the present moment, to be connected to the authentic self, and to feel balanced and embodied. Being grounded can also imply a sense of mindfulness, self-control, and self-expression


According to author Michael Daniels in his book, Shadow, Self, Spirit (2005), groundedness refers to “a sense of being fully embodied, whole, centered and balanced in ourselves and our relationships.” It’s also a deeper connection to the authentic self. He further explains that groundedness is associated “with an experience of clarity, wholeness, ‘rightness’ and harmony."
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agree Tiffany Harvey
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Thank you Tiffany
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Finding Our Stability

The expression's meaning is deep and broad when it comes to the psychologcal and spiritual field.
It means "A physical place to be sure—hearth and home, land, and sea, a bed to curl up in—but also psychological or spiritual places, such as feeling loved, a calm clear center inside, knowledge of the facts, compassion, and ethics, and realistic plans"
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controlling our life

:)
Peer comment(s):

agree ROSANA TAQUES DAVID : Plain and simple, feeling comfortable, no struggles.
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yes, thanks
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Finding our safe OR secure space

It's a heading so has to be concise

Yes, it is about feeling grounded. Being stable and more ourselves. A place where we can feel secure and less anxious.

It would have helped if you had given a bit more info about the content that follows

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finding our own sweet spot

Finding our home ground OR home space/ spot

Finding our own place/ spot

Finding where we feel most centred

Finding our centred place
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Finding your "safe place"

What I think it means is that, in order to put yourself "back on track" again, you have to find whatever makes you comfortable, relaxed, what you consider your "safe place" in order to move forward.
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neutral Yvonne Gallagher : I akready suggested that
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Finding Our Safe Space/ Finding Our Center

As someone who has been in the therapy community myself for over 6 years now, sometimes my therapists will tell me to "get grounded." What I understand this to mean is to get centered, get back to myself or get to a sense of peace or calm. For me, I "find my ground" by breathing and closing my eyes until I feel safe. As someone who does meditation, getting grounded also means to release certain chaotic thoughts and energies through breathing until I feel one with myself, in a good state of mind, and free from external influence.

With that said, I would expect "finding our ground" in the therapeutic sense to mean finding that state of mind where one feels grounded, at one with oneself, and probably peaceful. A place where one is free from interruptions and disturbances. It does not have to be a different physical place but has to be a space in one's consciousness and mind because one's first home is within one's self. A place where one feels at home enough to breathe and feel at ease.

I think that "finding our ground" is a great name for a therapy session.
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Connecting with the Present Moment

I'd like to offer this alternative because many of the responses below focus on the outcome of grounding rather than the process of grounding itself. In psychology, grounding refers specifically to living in the present moment, free from anxiety about the future or guilt about the past. While it's true that being grounded results in feeling safe, stable, peaceful, etc., these interpretations don't explain the actual process of grounding. The title of the article makes it sound like a guide to the grounding process.

Some examples of grounding techniques include identifying and naming things you can see, hear, and feel around you. This helps you focus on the present moment, rather than on negative thoughts or emotions. Some psychologists also recommend breathing and meditation exercises to connect with the present moment.
Peer comment(s):

agree British Diana
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Thanks, Diana!
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