Then I start to pull strong Goddess energy back up through the cord. Again I see it pulse and throb as it flows upward into me. I let it build in my center until I feel that it is strong and full. I keep the connection throughout my ritual. At the end of a ritual, send the excess energy back through your conduit.
Some people find that touching their hands to the floor helps to send the energy back.
Eating also has a grounding effect - which is why cakes and ale follows any working in ritual. That means don't take anything, it's mine.