I had a very interesting conversation with a family member this past Saturday during lunch and it sparked many questions about chakras. My loved one expressed to me that she loves the blog and looks forward to reading it every morning as she sets down at her desk with her cup of coffee to spend '
time with tina'. But she said, '
I didn't quite understand what you were talking about when you were speaking of chakras in one of your previous blogs'.
So I thought perhaps today I would try to find some information that explains the chakra system in a simplified way. Because this will be a topic that I mention quite frequently in my blogs. And I want everyone to feel that they are always informed on my topic of the day.
I am very fascinated with the chakra system. So I speak about it quite frequently. Many years ago I took a class in
Reiki which is beneficial in healing the body, mind and soul. I was so drawn to this type of modality for
myself that I became a certified Reiki Master. I tend to be very energy sensitive to both my energy and that of others. I intuitively sense another persons energy when I am in the same room with them (that is a great thing when that person is in a good place, but when their energy is angry or dense, or in a dark place it can be quite uncomfortable for me). I'm still in the learning phases of this awareness and not always capable of keeping myself shield & protected But that's for a another blog. hahaah I check the balance of my chakras pretty much on a daily basis. (I personally do this with the help of a pendulum) but you can also take a quick test on
Deborah King facebook page.
Deborah King also has an amazing description of the chakra system and a brief explanation on how to balance each chakra. So I thought I would share an excerpt from her website.
http://www.deborahkingcenter.com/ to help those of you who might enjoy a greater insight to the chakras.
Energy medicine
promotes healing by working within an individual’s personal energetic
field and seeing how it interacts with the larger energy field. We can
tell what’s happening with someone by checking in on their 7 main
chakras, the centers of energy that run from the base of the spine up
through the top of the head.
These 7 centers, along with up to 20
smaller chakras, govern our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual
health. In other words, chakras hold the secrets to how you feel about
yourself and your world, how you get along with others, the condition of
your body, your relationship to money, whether or not weight is a
problem, how you make decisions, and your spiritual advancement.
That’s a lot to ask of something most
people can’t see. But then again, we can’t see the radioactive particles
released from a damaged nuclear reactor either, and yet we take
seriously their capability to affect our lives. The energy centered in
the chakras has a very profound effect on our lives.
So what can you do to create and maintain healthy and balanced chakras? Here are seven sure-fire simple steps you can take to balance your chakras:
1. Connect to Mother Earth: Take a walk in nature.
The first chakra is your Root Chakra and is the very foundation of physical and emotional health.
It is your basic connection to Mother Earth- the roots you plant in the
soil of your being. This is where your physical strength lies, and the
psychological strength to withstand whatever you have to deal with.
A simple walk barefoot on grass or a
sandy beach will do wonders to ground you. Hug a tree, go hiking in the
wilderness, or visit a local park. You don’t have to live in the
countryside or mountains to strengthen this connection with Mother
Nature. Grounding yourself will give you the experience of “I am here,
and I am safe” and this presence is so essential to your health. Take
time out of your day to make sure you make this connection and you will
automatically strengthen your Root Chakra
.
2. Calm your Body and Environment with Water.
The second chakra is the seat of
sensuality, sexuality, emotion, and the inner child. It governs how we
relate in groups, how we establish inner and outer boundaries, and how
we find pleasure. A common problem related to the second chakra is
addition. You may be using drugs, alcohol, pills, food, smoking,
exercise, or sex as ways to avoid dealing with your emotions, to numb
yourself. The physical problems of a poorly functioning second chakra
are often the kinds of things that breed shame if the health issues
concern their sexuality. One way to heal the shame is to soak for at
least 20 minutes in a bath of warm water with one pound each of sea salt
and baking soda. Imagine all your guilt and shame dissolving in the
bath water and being washed away as you say:“I speak the truth and
reclaim my true nature. I am pure. I am clean.” Water is healing, and
immersing yourself in water on a regular basis is a self-nuturing habit.
3. Get Moving!
The third chakra is the seat of our
self-worth – our self esteem, will power, and personal power. It is the
seat of our mental body, where we identify with our ego and our
individuality. A strong will means we know what our goals are and have
an idea of what we want to do. The power in the third chakra is our
right to act, to use our will, to follow through with what we start, to
meet challenges head-on, and to not be stopped by fear. You can balance
your third chakra through physical movement, especially outside in the
sun in the early morning or before sunset. Don’t get too warm if you
tend to be angry or short-tempered! Physical movement awakens and
recharges your body. You can also try T’ai Chi, Yoga, or Pilates!
4. Love a Pet!
The fourth chakra is your heart chakra
and it is the center point, where you merge the strength and support of
Mother Earth from below with the wisdom and guidance from above that
combine to make you a compassionate human being. A poorly functioning
fourth chakra can keep you in bondage to emotional attachment. It is
through your heart chakra that you can come to feel the presence of
unconditional, unlimited love – for your self, for all beings, for the
world and beyond. One of the best ways to boost your heart chakra is
through giving and receiving love with a pet. Our pets love us
unconditionally and make it safe for us to learn to love again. Do you
have room in your life to adopt a dog or cat? You can feed your heart
chakra and at the same time change this animal’s life forever in a
positive way. No room or time to adopt your own? What about visiting
your local shelter or even just visiting a friend’s friendly pet and
sharing some love with them?
5. Express Yourself: Use your Voice.
The fifth chakra is our center of
creativity. This chakra is where we express our choices and communicate
who we are. Because our use of sound and communication purifies our
lower selves and allows us to experience the higher vibrations of
spirit, we can tune up our fifth chakra by expressing ourselves more
clearly and exploring our creativity. All creativity is a way to
communicate what we feel. Use your voice and read out loud your favorite
book or poem. Write something yourself and recite it! Sing a song – in
the shower, in your car wherever! When your fifth chakra is in balance,
you can live your dreams and visions, your greater purpose. Let yourself
be who you are and give yourself a voice!
6. Visualize and Find your Inner Sight.
The sixth chakra, or “third eye”, is the
center of higher intellect. The gifts of the spirit emerge in this
chakra, like clairvoyance, telepathy, precognition, and psychokinesis.
You can boost this chakra by working to rid yourself of the clutter in
your mind so you can “see” more clearly. Daily meditation
is a wonderful way to get rid of old beliefs and thought patterns that
are holding you back. When you have awakened the sixth chakra, you are
in touch with inspiration, insight, wisdom, and vision.
7. Invite the Divine!
The seventh chakra, or crown chakra,
connects us to spirit, our higher power, and the universe. It lights up
our consciousness. When our crown chakra is open, our perception is
clearer, broader, and we are allowed to not only see our daily patterns,
but also the deep metaphysical patterns of our lives. Like the sixth
chakra, meditation is a powerful tool to boosting this
chakra. Perhaps prayer or communion with nature will assist you as well.
Ask your own higher wisdom for guidance and signs that you are on the
right path, and make time for yourself to listen for internal messages
regarding purpose and direction. Visualize positive and peaceful
outcomes. The truth that emerges will open the door for you to greater
levels of connection.
Your chakras are all interconnected.
They embrace you as a whole person. As you do the inner work of clearing
and releasing past traumas, negativity and outmoded belief systems, you
will lighten the load of your chakras. Your energy will move into
greater balance, and as a result, you will feel better. So why not take
the initiative and seek out ways to better balance your chakras?
Hope this information was helpful. I am always in the pursuit of more knowledge on this spiritual path of mine, so it is a pleasure to share what I know.
With much love,
Tina
Today I want to take the time to thank all of you who touch and shape my heart in a very real way. So as you move through your day I hope you know how special & wonderful you are and how much I appreciate you for being you ~
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