Five Simple Ways to Feel More Grounded with Jeffrey Allen
Jeffrey Allen is a spiritual teacher, a speaker, and an educator in the field of energy awareness who has introduced over one million people from all around the world to practices which focus on presence, self-awareness, and personal fulfilment. The kind of work he does prompts individuals to calm their analytical minds, pay closer attention to their inner experiences, and attain a more stable sense of well-being that does not rely on achievement or on external approval.
In excerpt from Resonate with Barry Shingle, Jeffrey examines the distinction between the part of the mind which searches outside for answers and the more profound awareness that turns inward. The exchange provides a thoughtful starting point for five simple practices which can help to reduce stress, bring your attention back to the present moment, and enable you to feel more at home in yourself.
Barry:
Something that made it easier for me to understand—I think I heard you say this at one point—is that the material mind looks for answers on the outside, and the spiritual mind looks for answers on the inside.
Jeffrey Allen:
Yeah, that’s a nice way to contextualize it. Looking outward for answers is a very natural thing when you think this is all you are. But when you realize that you and the universe are no different, there’s nothing outside to look for. What’s outside the universe? Nothing. Everything is in the universe.
Barry:
Could you think of your spiritual mind as your essence, your soul, or something connected to that?
Jeffrey Allen:
Yeah, I would say so. Spirit mind is basically who you are. It’s not something you can learn or something outside of you. It’s basically who you are.
That’s what makes it really fun to help people with this—helping people remember, “Here’s who you actually are.” Of course, we’re also amazing people in amazing bodies, having these amazing lives, and all of that is true too. But it’s not the core essence of who you are.
The reason it’s interesting to look at this is that, if you’re only operating within the bounds of external things—external validation, wanting to achieve something, make more money, create more abundance, or all the things we normally get excited about—it’s really difficult, maybe even impossible, to have a full sense of fulfillment within.
Fulfillment doesn’t come from external sources. Fulfillment is about shifting from the mind that comes from scarcity and deals in the world of material things into the mind that is in abundance and is one with the entire universe.
In that space, it feels like home. You feel fulfilled even if your business isn’t doing great or your relationship is falling apart. Even if the external world has big challenges, when you tune into spirit mind, it’s like, “Why do I still feel good? Shouldn’t I be more worried? I’m kind of worried that I’m not worried enough about money.”
Suddenly, you start noticing that your normal stressful part doesn’t seem present, and you wonder, “Is that okay? Is this okay?”
Bringing the Practice Into Daily Life
Jeffrey’s message is a reminder that fulfillment does not always come from doing more, achieving more, or looking outside ourselves for reassurance. Sometimes it begins by slowing down, quieting the noise, and returning to the present moment.
- Notice where your attention is
When your mind is scattered across emails, worries, and unfinished tasks, gently bring it back to what is happening right now. Breath work is great for this. - Reconnect with your body
Feel your feet on the ground, notice your breathing, or place a hand on a nearby surface and feel its texture, its temperature. Small physical cues can help you feel more grounded. - Question the beliefs creating pressure
Ask yourself whether a stressful thought is truly yours or simply something you have repeated for years. - Let go of constant external validation
Accomplishment can feel good, but it does not have to determine your worth, confidence, or sense of peace. - Make presence a daily practice
Meditation can help, but so can a quiet walk, an unhurried cup of coffee, or giving someone your full attention.
The goal is not to eliminate every challenge or uncomfortable feeling. It is to become more present, less ruled by outside pressures, and more comfortable being exactly where you are.
Watch Episode 26 of Resonate to hear the full conversation with Jeffrey Allen.
