I thought it might be interesting to collect different views on what 'Grounding' is? There seems to be lots of different views and ideas on this subject all over this forum so perhaps we can all share our ideas and discuss them here?

What are we trying to achieve when we 'ground'?

What methods everyone uses.

Why, how and when to use?

How does this differ from 'earthing' or 'connecting' or 'attuning'

...is a way to release energies that does not benefit me (anger, guilt, sorrow, etc.) and to receive calming, peaceful energies in return.
This helps me to get centered/balanced mentally, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
I release the energies to Mother Earth to cleanse and transform into useful energies.
I do not always release energies but always draw in the calm, soothing energies of Mother Earth.

When I need to pull energy for physical or Spiritual reasons I extend upward to the White Light energy and draw the energy in through my crown and then through the rest of my body.  I also use this energy for healing meditations.

This is how I have perceived grounding and what has worked for me and those that I have been blessed with assisting.