It is also possible for the opposite of tunnel vision to occur. This can be referred to as the cloud state. In a cloud state, one is always floating or has one’s head in the clouds. Some may call these pipe dreams. Some may call them daydreams. Being in the clouds this way, makes it possible for the initiative to be lax or the work unfulfilled that is needed to reach the dream. An illusion can also be created and embraced in which the dream seems to be a reality.

Over excitement or stimulation can be the result from boastful encouragement (ego based). This ego driving encouragement may also create an over confidence from thoughts of perceived grandeur (conceit). The “down” side discussed above can also be reached as a result of this.

Is it possible that these conditions can be minimized with the inclusion of a simple component? What is this component?

I believe that the missing component is grounding. Although some may be taught it or learn it at some point in life, many are not taught and do not learn it. Grounding also applies to life. In my opinion, this is a practice that adults and children should learn and apply.

So, what is it? Grounding is connecting to the earth and to yourself. It is an anchor that helps to hold you steady through the ups and downs in life. Have you ever heard these phrases… “being down to earth” or “come down to earth”? Do these phrases not refer to grounding? You are energy. Right? When energetically grounded much like electrical systems, you stabilize the “voltage” (force) of the energetic “current” received and returned. Being grounded also limits energetic surges. What this means is that being grounded helps you to remain calm in emergencies, helps you to respond instead of react, helps you to overcome challenges as well as obstacles encountered, helps to maintain balance and more. It seems having a good practice of keeping one’s composure and maintaining an even keel would be beneficial.

Some grounding practices include journaling, going barefoot in the grass, spending time outside, taking deep breaths, using the conscious awareness pause, taking timeouts, meditating, counting, laughing, practicing gratitude, dancing, saying affirmations, being artistic… sketch ~n~ draw, creating, etc.

Being grounded can keep you from becoming absorbed or flighty in the pursuit of your dreams. This means throughout the entire pursuit… prior to, during and after reaching it. It is a practice that can also help you to keep your ego in check. Having a checked ego avoids it from becoming inflated and you lost in it. It is important to note that the level of fame or success obtained has no bearing overall because it does not change the fact that all are the same… human.

When grounding is exhibited, it can be seen by others. It is seen in the way a grounded person conducts themselves through their words, actions, thoughts, reactions and responses. A grounded person sees others as they see themselves… nothing more and nothing less.

Isn’t being humble a result of this grounding practice?

Grounding is important for every step forward and every step that seems to go backwards. It helps you to stay in the moment of every step. When you are grounded you embrace, enjoy and live the whole journey. Being grounded helps you to be realistic as to not fool yourself because you can notice if and when a change is needed. This change may be in reference to the course you are on, methods being used, obstacles encountered, time frames and of course, the dream itself.

As for the latter, it may be realized that the dream you are pursuing is not actually yours. It may be realized that it was someone else’s dream for you or that it was something instilled/believed to be expected of you such as following in the footsteps of another. It may be that you were influenced by someone or something such as a title, compensation or notoriety that the dream provides. Whatever the circumstance the choice was made to accept it and pursue it as your own. This by no means implies that you are bound to it. Just as you made that choice, you can make another to go in a different direction.

Being grounded aids all four bodies as they are connected (mental, emotional, physical and spiritual). It can help ease the negative aspects of your pursuit… meaning the ability to bounce back from setbacks and obstacles encountered. Also, it can help boost the positive aspects… meaning it can energize your drive to continue your pursuit. Negative and positive things such as disappointment, frustration, anger, guilt, determination, strength, insight, achievement, faith, setbacks and more. All of which can be experienced in the pursuit of a dream.

Energetic One, I encourage you to dream big keeping at least one foot on the ground.