Foot Grounding and Sun Bathing

There is one practice that I have always wanted to share with others, and that is the practice of foot grounding, also known as walking barefoot on grass. This is best done on a sunny day, where the body can absorb both the energy of the earth and the warmth of the sun.

Have you ever wondered why plants need sunlight to grow, and soil to live? It is because both are nature’s fundamental conduits for life—absolute necessities for all living beings. A tree’s roots are deeply embedded in the earth, while the sun provides the energy that sustains it. So what makes us, as human beings, any different?

We may not need to plant our feet into the soil to absorb nutrients as plants do, but at a fundamental level, we are no different from them. We, too, require both the sun and the earth to “charge” our being—physically, mentally, and perhaps even spiritually. Yet, this necessity was never taught to us.

Walking barefoot and touching the soil is often considered dirty or unsafe. We are told that bacteria may enter through our feet and make us sick, or that staying outdoors exposes us to harmful UV rays. And while it is true that anything excessive can be harmful, moderation has always been the key. The irony is that modern living has pushed us not toward excess, but toward deficiency.

For many of us, the last time our feet touched the soil was when we were children. Our exposure to sunlight may last only a few minutes a day, while the rest of our lives are spent within the confinement of man-made structures—homes, offices, vehicles—designed to keep us comfortable, yet disconnected.

Perhaps comfort was never meant to replace connection. And perhaps, by simply standing barefoot on the grass under the sun, we are not doing something primitive—but remembering something fundamental.

What you should do is to spend, at the very least, five minutes standing still or walking barefoot on grass or soil while being under the sun. Why? Because our body is made of electrons, and by grounding our feet, we allow excess electrical charge to be discharged into the earth—similar to electrical systems today, where appliances must be grounded to safely release energy.

By being under the sun, we absorb its energy as well. How does this happen? This may not yet be fully proven through scientific evidence, but the truth feels intuitive. If plants need the sun to survive, so do we. Try living without the sun for just three days and observe your mental state. The effect is immediate and undeniable.

Whenever I feel groggy or lethargic, all I do is step outside—barefoot, under the sun—to recharge. The method is simple, but the effect is profound. Try it.

Some truths do not need to be rediscovered.
They only need to be remembered, and practiced.