The practice of returning to one's inner balance and core stability, especially during times of stress or emotional turbulence. It involves finding and reconnecting with a sense of groundedness and authentic self.
From Latin 'centrum' (center) plus the suffix '-ing' (action/process). While 'center' has ancient roots, the psychological use of 'centering' as a practice emerged in the 1960s-70s through humanistic psychology and body-based therapies that emphasized finding one's authentic core.
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