How to Stay grounded as a Sensitive, Intuitive soul
The herb for this post will be a sacred herb for me. I use this herb a lot in my practice. And I was once told by a sister of mine that when you feel drawn to an herb it is because that herb is in your ancestral lineage. This herb is Rosmary also known as Compass Weed. This herb is used for Cleansing and purification; protection; aiding memory; love drawing, list; faithfulness in marriage; health and healing; giving power to women; and good luck. Its medicinal purpose is said to be for cognitive and emotional support historically used to ease pain and for heart health.
Since it’s Cancer season, a time when emotions run deep. I felt it was only right to share some wisdom on how to stay grounded as a sensitive, intuitive soul. As an extremely sensitive person myself, I’ve had to learn how to embrace my emotions not as a weakness, but as a superpower. Sensitivity isn’t something I’ve grown out of it’s something I’ve grown into.
This journey hasn’t been easy. In fact, it’s ongoing. But through the ups and downs, I’ve gathered tools and insights that have helped me stay rooted in who I am, even when the emotional tides try to pull me under.
One of the first things I had to accept is this: everyone is sensitive. Sensitivity is not a character flaw or a gender-specific trait, it’s a human one. If you’ve ever stood up for yourself, or told someone how something made you feel, then guess what? You’re sensitive. If you can feel pain, joy, fear, or love through your senses, you’re sensitive. Some people may express it differently or hide it altogether but sensitivity exists in all of us.
As intuitive people, we often pick up on more than what’s being said. We read between the lines. We feel energy shifts. We sense what’s going on beneath the surface. But without grounding, this gift can feel overwhelming, even exhausting. That’s why grounding is essential.
Here’s what I’ve learned about staying grounded as a sensitive soul:
Connect with your body.
Whether it’s through deep breathing, stretching, walking barefoot outside, or dancing bringing awareness to your physical body helps pull you out of your head and into the present moment.Create energetic boundaries.
You don’t have to absorb every feeling around you. Visualize a protective light around your body, take breaks from overwhelming environments, or practice saying “no” without guilt.Honor your emotions without drowning in them.
Feel what you need to feel but give yourself a container for those emotions. Journaling, therapy, or talking to a trusted friend can help process feelings without letting them take over.Spend time in nature.
Water signs are deeply connected to the Earth and the cycles of nature. Sit by water, walk through trees, or just watch the clouds move. Nature has a way of reminding us we are part of something bigger.Acknowledge the systems that shape how we’re allowed to feel.
As a Black woman, I’ve had to navigate systems that often try to suppress or dismiss my sensitivity. During my doula training, I learned how some medical professionals were taught that Black people have a higher pain tolerance a harmful and false belief that still affects how we’re treated today. Grounding, for me, also means unlearning these toxic messages and giving myself full permission to feel, to rest, and to take up space emotionally.Make room for spiritual alignment.
Meditation, prayer, energy work whatever your practice may be can anchor your intuition and provide a sense of spiritual safety. It reminds you that your sensitivity is part of your divine design.
Being sensitive in this world can feel like swimming against the current but it can also feel like gliding with the tide once you’ve learned how to stay rooted in who you are. So if you’re someone who feels deeply, who sees and senses what others might overlook, know this: you are not too much. You are exactly enough. And with grounding, your sensitivity becomes your greatest guide.
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