I've been writing a series on chakras, auras and meditation for the past few weeks and will continue on with the fourth, Heart Chakra and fifth, Throat Chakra in today's post. Enjoy. . .
"Lord, grant that I might not so much seek to be loved as to love." -Saint Francis of Assisi
The fourth chakra, the Heart Chakra, is located at the heart center. It may be thought of as the balance point between the three lower chakras, which are our physical chakras and the three higher chakras, which are our spiritual chakras. Representing true compassion, kindheartedness, selfless love and devotion, the Heart Chakra is where we process and store emotional experiences. The Heart Chakra speaks of "we" instead of "me."
Color; emerald green, Element; air, Location; center of the chest, Associated body parts; heart, lungs, diaphragm, chest, thymus, circulatory system, shoulders, arms and hands, Basic issues; love, compassion, kindness, relationships, self-acceptance, forgiveness, hope, sympathy and empathy, Gemstones and crystals; emerald, rose quartz, ruby, Flower essences; bleeding heart, holly and wild rose, Essential oils; marjoram, neroli, rose, Food; green vegetables (greens, leafy vegetables)
Major issues of an unbalanced fourth Heart Chakra are grief, despair, heartache, jealousy and sadness. Feelings of abandonment, isolation, loneliness, or shyness may dominate. We may be unable to feel compassion or empathy for others or ourselves and we may feel disengaged, unemotional and unable or unwilling to trust our hearts. Logic, not emotion, rules our behavior.
Signs of and unbalanced fourth chakra:
- Emotional or mental issues: resentment, suspicion, possessiveness, dependency, emotional insincerity, passivity, sorrow, melancholy and depression.
- Physical issues: cardiovascular problems, hypertension, stroke, respiratory ailments, upper back and shoulder problems, arthritis
- Common addictions: nicotine, marijuana
When the Heart Chakra is balanced, we are able to give and receive love, be compassionate and feel a a sense of wholeness and profound unity with others. We can let go, experiencing and enjoying a sense of our own emotional empowerment. This is when we begin to truly fathom the power of prayer, which emanates from our center.
A balanced fourth chakra brings:
- an overriding sense of compassion
- a willingness to share and give to those we love
- a "heartstrings" connection to those we love
- a sense of hope and inspiration
Beneficial activities that promote and maintain a balanced Heart Chakra: volunteering of involvement in charitable work, reading inspirational books, reading or writing poetry, watching romantic movies
"Think before you speak is criticism's motto. Speak before you thinks is creation's." -E.M. Forster
The fifth chakra, the Throat Chakra, is associated with sound and has to do with self-expression, speech and communication. The ability to speak honestly; to receive, process and assimilate information and to connect with and speak our inner truth all relate to the fifth chakra, the center of transformation and change. the Color; light blue or turquoise, Element; ether, Location; throat/ neck, Associated body parts; throat, neck, ears, jaw, mouth, teeth, gums, tongue, thyroid gland, Basic issues; communication, creativity, expression , humility and manifesting ideas, Gemstones and crystals; aquamarine, blue opal and carnelian, Flower Essences; cosmos, larkspur, larch Essential oils; chamomile, orange and rosemary, Food; fruits,(blueberries, blackberries)
Major issues of an unbalanced Throat Chakra are a lack of expression, an inability to express oneself, a feeling of stagnation, an inability to communicate and holding on to unexpressed anger. We may feel a sense of not being heard or an inability to make ourselves heard, as well as a failure to find the right words or a fear of speaking.
Signs of an unbalanced Throat Chakra are as follows
- Emotional or mental issues: frustration, timidness, dishonesty, criticism of self or others, low self-esteem, excessive talking, inability to verbalize, shyness, being overly opinionated
- Physical issues:sore throat, laryngitis, upper respiratory illnesses, dental problems, teeth grinding and TMJ problems, skin irritations, ear infections, inflammations, hyperthyroidism, stiff neck, shoulder pain, stuttering, attention disorders
- Common addictions: smoking, inhalants, exercise
When the Throat Chakra is balanced, we are able to speak our truth in a supreme sense. We feel confident, balanced and centered, creatively inspired and able to express ourselves appropriately.
A balanced fifth chakra brings:
- an ability to communicate verbally, in writing or creativity
- confidence in our beliefs and our ability to express ourselves
- the capacity to listen and truly hear
- a respect for the power and impact of language
Beneficial activities that promote and maintain a balanced Throat Chakra are; singing, chanting, reciting poetry, keeping a journal, painting, dancing, drumming
Meditation to balance the fifth, Throat Chakra-focus on the vibrations of the Throat, the sound of ee. Chant this sound silently or audibly three times.
- Sit with the legs crossed at the ankle, spine extended, shoulders away for the ears
- With eyes closed, focus on the middle of the brow
- Rest the backs of your hands on your knees or hold arms away from the body with elbows bent, palms up and thumb and index finger touching
- Silently of audibly, chant the following words, focusing on the energy moving from the base of the spine to the crown:
Sa (infinity)
Ta (life)
Na (death)
Ma (rebirth)
- Find your own rhythm and continue for one to three minuets
Benefits:
- balances all the chakras
- opens the channels of creativity
- starts clearing the aura
- promotes grounding and a sense of profound physical connection to the earth and the universe
- calms and clears the mind
- slows respiration and hear rate
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