Alien Romulus

Sometimes, the solutions to our over-complicated lives are incredibly simple.

No, I'm not about to go full wellness guru, but the experience made me realise how much we've disconnected from the natural world.

What about you?

Ever tried grounding?

Sceptical but curious, I ordered a sheet and mat.

And you know what?

After a few days, I noticed subtle shifts: better focus, calmer energy, less stress, better skin, and surprisingly solid sleep.

Whether it's science or placebo, it's reminded me of something big:

I found myself Googling 'Grounding' and 'Grounding sheets'.
Turns out, there's a product for people like me who spend too much time at a desk/indoors: grounding mats.

They mimic the Earth's surface, bringing those "barefoot in the grass" vibes indoors.

The film claimed it could reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and even lower stress.

It sounded, well… too simple.

But it got me thinking: when was the last time I really connected with the ground beneath my feet? (Spoiler: I couldn't remember.)

But instead, it completely shifted how I think about health, tech, and, well, my connection to the Earth.

The premise?

Grounding - or "earthing" - is all about physically connecting your body to the Earth's surface, like walking barefoot on grass or sand.