Many people jump right into energy work and magick without knowing how to properly ground the energy they’ve raised. Grounding is the process of aligning your personal flow of energy with the energy of the earth. Think of magickal energy as a type of electricity... you always need a "ground wire", otherwise you are liable to get zapped!
Grounding is the very first skill that should be mastered when first learning how to raise and channel energy. Grounding draws in healing energy, and allows you to release any excess energy raised during ritual that would otherwise leave you feeling scattered and unfocused.
~Flame RavenHawk