How to Stay 'Grounded' and Present?

In the midst of chaos or craziness, big life changes, loss, challenges of all kinds - how do you stay present?

How DO you stay present? Are you able to feel the craziness or chaos swirling around you, but return to calm within yourself? Are you able to slow your heart down, slow your breathing down and bring yourself to both physical and emotional balance? Or do you slide down the slippery slope of internal chaos, faster heartbeat, lack of clarity?

I have two offerings that can help you stay in balance in all ways. One is a recording I have on Youtube called Grounding Meditation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou28K6SK6qQ

This recording is just under 9 minutes long: listen to it as frequently as you can, especially initially, to really help your entire system relax and ground - heart, mind, body and spirt. 

The other is a website I found that I like called Discover Healing. From that website I found this article on ways to spiritually ground yourself. Not in a religious sense, but in a much larger sense of connection to Mother Earth and nature. Here is the beginning of that article:  
"As you begin your journey of spiritual progression, it is essential that you strive to be spiritually grounded. Learning how to ground yourself is a beneficial way to improve your overall spirituality and energy. When you are not correctly grounded, you are akin to a small object in the wind — easily swayed, knocked down, or blown away. By learning how to ground yourself spiritually, you will have a solid foundation to rely on as you navigate the path in front of you.What is Spiritual Grounding? Spiritual grounding is a practice that connects your body to the earth and brings physical and emotional balance and strength. When you learn how to ground yourself, you become present. Use the following 10 tips to help ground yourself. Follow the suggestions that speak to you and your inner truth for the best results." 
Click here: discoverhealing.com/10-ways-to-ground-yourself-spiritually/