The Grounding Pebble

Description

The Grounding Pebble uses the 5-4-3-2-1 sensory technique, a simple but powerful tool to anchor you when your thoughts spiral or anxiety takes hold.

Hold this pebble in your hand. Feel its weight. Notice its coolness, its curve, its glaze. Then use your senses to return to the here and now:

• 5 things you can see
• 4 things you can touch
• 3 things you can hear
• 2 things you can smell
• 1 thing you can taste

This practice has been used by therapists, counsellors, and mindfulness practitioners for years because it works. It interrupts the anxious loop and brings you gently back to your body, to this room, to this moment.

The sage green glaze was chosen deliberately – calming, earthy, reminiscent of nature. Each pebble is unique, with variations in tone and texture that come from the hand-making process. The smooth glaze feels cool and soothing under your thumb.

What’s Included:

• 1 handmade Grounding Pebble (approx. 4-5cm)
• Natural jute drawstring bag
• Printed grounding practice card
• Eco-friendly kraft gift box
• Shredded paper cushioning

Care Instructions:
Your pebble is made from stoneware clay and fired to a high temperature, making it durable.  As it is ceramic, if dropped onto a hard surface, it may crack, like any pottery.  Simply wipe clean with a damp cloth if needed. Not suitable for dishwasher or microwave.

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