Striving towards Excellence

-Karthik Gurumurthy

Sridhar Athimber shared about grounding techniques that anyone can practice.

For example:

• Taking off shoes and socks to feel the earth directly beneath your feet
• Standing in sand at the beach and feeling the connection to the ocean
• Finding a quiet spot in nature to take a few mindful breaths
• Even simply imagining your feet planted firmly if you can't get outside

Even on the busiest days, we can pause to notice the sunlight, acknowledging how it nurtures not just plants but sustains all life on Earth. This simple awareness can transform a ordinary moment into an opportunity for deep connection and healing.

When asking ourselves important questions like "What is stopping me from realizing my full potential?" or "What's holding me back?", t nature itself can be our greatest teacher and healer. By taking these moments to connect with the natural world, whether physically or through visualization, we can transform stress and heaviness into oxygen and light.

This practice isn't about following strict rules or achieving some perfect state of calm. Instead, it's about finding our own way to connect with the earth's nurturing energy, even if that means simply imagining our feet in the sand when we can't get to the beach, or pausing to appreciate the sunlight streaming through our window.