Meditation and grounding attempts

Hello, all!
Last night, I could not sleep at all. There was just so much running round my body, so I decided to try to ground myself. It took a while for me to settle down after that, but instantly I did notice that I didn’t have any negative energy left in me, so that was a success! I shall have to try that more often.
This morning, I immediately decided to meditate as soon as I woke up. It helped me to gain energy, without which I would not have made it out the door. I was a little distracted though, and I think this was why I felt really on edge and panicky all day. I’ll have to work on my meditation skills, as my mind just wanders all over the place.

I’d love some advice on this, as internet searches and general reading tend to tell you HOW to meditate, not how not to.

Blessed be.

Emmy

Aloeswood

AKA Agarwood, Jinko, Eaglewood

Incense:

Enlightenment and clarity

Spiritual journey

Grounding

Properties:

It is one of the most rare and precious woods on Earth

It is a resinous heartwood formed in Aquilaria and Gyrinops when they are infected with a type of mould. They produce a dark, aromatic resin in defence.

The leaves and stems can also produce this resin

Laxative properties in the leaves of the trees

It’s a good anti-inflammatory agent, and is widely used in skincare

Reduces halitosis and tastelessness

Stimulates the heart and purifies blood

Expels extra mucus from the respiratory tract

Aphrodesiac

Carminative

Magickal properties:

Sagittarius

Feminine

Air

It is usually considered a Jupiter herb

It is a psychoactive scent. It can be used for obsessive thinking, nervousness and exhaustion

Drives away evil spirits and helps clear mental illness

It is good for adding extra power to rituals

It brings energy to the centre and calms the mind and spirit

It opens the Third Eye as well as all the upper Chakras

Brings motivation and dedication to meditation (I love this sentence)

Brings alertness

Relieves anxiety

Invokes a sense of strength and peace

It creates natural order

Enhances cerebral functioning

It calms the nervous system

It is a companion in solitude

Aids the ascension of prayers

Valerian is a natural component in Aloeswood which relieves insomnia

It is used for love and spirituality. It is said to draw a lover near when used in a love spell.

I have Aloeswood incense, and I used it to relax when I am feeling depressed or can’t sleep. It helps me also if I have writer’s block or need to focus on working.