Your chakras are the energy bases of your body. They direct the flow of energy through you, and when open, they play a crucial role in keeping your body well. When part of your emotional or spiritual life is put under pressure, that is called stress, and stress is actually a very helpful tool in life, because it makes us care about how we do in important situations, makes us do things on time, and even in some cases stress keeps us alive. However, when stress continues without being let go, it becomes distress, and the physical body responds with fatigue and illness. This is what many call a chakra blockage, and it can be very overbearing. By consciously taking care of the body’s chakras, we take care of our physical and emotional bodies. These are the most commonly recognized chakras, and how to keep them flowing.
The earth chakra is located at the base of the spine, and deals with the barest survival instincts we have as humans. It is blocked by fear. If you are feeling distress due to fears such as loss of control, or being unloved, by figuring out the source of your fears you can overcome them, and keep your root chakra flowing freely.
The water chakra is located in the lower abdomen, and deals with happiness and pleasure. It is blocked by prolonged guilt, so if you know that old guilt or shame is holding you down, it’s time to forgive yourself. If you know that you are getting in the way of your own happiness, then try and slowly let yourself be happy. Set you and your water chakra free from all that weight.
The fire chakra is located in the middle abdomen, and deals with empowerment and self esteem. It is blocked by shame, poor self image, or prolonged and unnecessary embarrassment. (You know that feeling of having a knot in your stomach due to self doubt?) Poor self image is a huge problem in our generation, but it can be battled. Avoid negative self talk, and tell yourself every day that you are enough. It will help. Seek counseling or other help in this area if you need it, and I’m also always here to talk if you need someone to give advice or even just listen.
The heart chakra is located in the center of the chest, and deals, of course, with love. It is blocked by unhealthy love and prolonged grief, to open it, remind yourself that love is in all things, and that it is okay to let go of unhealthy relationships if they are draining you. Affirm yourself that the love you need will come your way, and take time to work on loving those around you as well. Your heart will sing with joy at the chance to love others.
The voice chakra is located in the throat, and deals with your inner voice and the truth. It is blocked by repressing your truth from the world, and the lies we tell ourselves. If you have been holding something back from the world that is eating you apart, and feel like its the time to speak out, then do it. If you have been telling yourself lies, about yourself, about your life, or your relationships. Maybe it’s time to confront the truth and decide where to go from there. It feels better to know that you have been honest with yourself, and when you confront the facts, with your voice chakra clear, you may just know what to do.
The light chakra is located in the center of the forehead and is also called the third eye chakra. It deals with insight, and enlightenment, and is blocked by illusions. Pay attention. Has a wall been pulled over your eyes about something in your life? Have people told you lies about your self worth, but you just always believed them? Does something seem wrong in your community or in the whole of society that no one seems to see by you? Work to break that illusion! Free your light chakra, and enlighten the world!
The thought chakra, or crown chakra is located at the crown of the head, and extends to the space above. It deals with cosmic energy, and personal connection to divinity. It is blocked by earthly attachments and stopped up spiritual life. Take some time to reconnect with the divine, and let those pesky attachments go. Focus on making lasting memories, and a happy self, rather than acquiring wealth or holding onto items that only bring you bad memories and pain.
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I hope this helps some people get out of a distressed funk.
