Chakra Healing for Vibrant Energy. Michelle S. Fondin

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      In every chakra, as in life, there are two possible states: a balanced state and an excessive or depleted state, which indicates an imbalance. As we have learned through life’s lessons, too much or too little of anything can be destructive and unhealthy. You may have heard the expression “Money is the root of all evil.” The expression implies that having too much money and hoarding it can be detrimental. And too little money, which leads to lack, poverty, theft, hunger, and depression, can also be ruinous. Both extremes can lead to a life you don’t desire.

      I received a reading from an astrologer friend last fall. He had an interesting and truthful perspective I had never heard before in an astrology reading. In my astrological chart I have an unfavorable aspect from the planet Saturn, which is omnipresent in my life. If you know anything about astrology, no one wants Saturn to show up all the time and interfere in their life. Saturn is a huge, slow-moving planet that can create delays, reduce potential, and be a huge obstacle in accomplishing things. As my friend explained, Saturn also has rings, which are binding. He gave the example of a wedding ring. He explained that a wedding band symbolically binds you to the other person and puts a certain number of restrictions on your life. So as he gave me this “bad news,” I was thinking, Holy cow! That’s why I’ve had such a hard time getting my career off the ground. But at that moment he gave me another perspective, the opposite side of a Saturn aspect.

      He explained that while Saturn creates obstacles and delays, it also has a positive side to it. For example, a Saturn aspect can make you humble and inclined to show humility to others and not be boastful. Saturn can make a person hunker down and get things done, such as conducting research for a term paper or writing a book. It can give you the discipline to focus on painting a picture or building a house. In other words, he displayed the beauty of a Saturn aspect to me.

      Then he taught me how to work with Saturn versus fighting against it. He suggested that when I see Saturn arrive with its delays, closed doors, and seemingly immovable boulders, I should welcome it in, offer it a cup of tea, and thank it for its wisdom. He offered me the wisdom that the more I accept Saturn as a part of my life, the more Saturn will offer me its gifts. As a result of my acceptance, I was able to change my perspective on a force I thought had been ruining my life. It’s now a force of strength for me.

      The chakras — especially the first three, which are the chakras of matter — work in the same way. Oftentimes when we’re presented with the aspects of the chakras, we see only the imbalances or challenging sides to them. We want to rush through the first three and skip ahead to the more spiritual chakras. It’s important to remember the blessings in each chakra, even when we struggle with them. The power comes in embracing them and bringing awareness to their beauty. What we consider to be the ugliness of human existence is also what brings us joy.

      This reminds me of an old saying I once read: “Laughter is like changing a baby’s diaper; it doesn’t solve anything, but it sure improves the situation.” If you have ever changed a baby’s diaper, you know this. The act of wiping the baby clean, applying some lotion, and putting on a clean diaper is part of this sometimes smelly human existence. On top of it, you know that in a few hours you’re going to have to do it all over again. But boy, doesn’t that baby smell marvelous? And you have great memories of hugging, snuggling, and enjoying your baby during this mundane and kind of gross experience. That is duality.

Reasons the Chakras Might Get Blocked

      A blocked chakra means energy is stuck or hindered. You might think of it as a blocked artery. In order for energy and information to flow, the channels through which they flow must be open. You will have difficulty getting to work on time if the roads are blocked by traffic. In the same way, the chakras cannot work at optimal levels when the pathways have blockages. These blockages can be physical, emotional or psychological, spiritual, karmic, or energetic.

      The blocks can be physical, in the literal sense, such as fatty deposits in the arteries, a tumor, a cyst, or excess waste. We can create blockages in the physical body through poor dietary choices, lack of exercise, overexertion, and lifestyle choices such as overwork, drug use, or lack of sleep.

      Blocks in the chakras can also be emotional or psychological, such as stored emotions from the past or mental illness such as anxiety, depression, or addiction. We accumulate emotional toxins and residue from not properly processing and digesting emotions and experiences. These toxins result in blocking the energy flow of the chakras.

      Blocks can be spiritual in nature. They can come from outside spiritual forces or from within. If we refuse to honor the spiritual side of who we are, we block the higher chakras. Being spiritually rigid and strict can also restrict the flow of energy. Remember, whether the forces are external or internal, without your conscious awareness they can create harm.

      Blockages can also come from our karma. The word karma in Sanskrit literally means “action.” In life we perform actions that are good or nourishing, bad or harmful, or neutral. An example of a good action might be giving money to charity. A bad action might be intentionally lying or deceiving. A neutral action might be making the bed (which, if you dig deeper, can also be considered a good action, depending on the circumstances). In the East, certain religions and philosophies adhere to the principle that we accumulate karma throughout lifetimes, and we carry it forth into our current life. The definition of karma, in this sense, assumes a belief in reincarnation and asserts that karma is not simply the action performed but also the consequences of that action. Good karma carried forward can give us favor in our current lifetime. Bad karma is a debt we must repay in this or future lifetimes.

      Whether or not you believe in reincarnation or the explanation of karma, you can learn to appreciate and grasp the concept. Have you ever heard anyone say that they constantly suffer from bad luck? The bad luck may be more about paying back a karmic debt of which they aren’t even aware. You’ve surely heard the adages “What goes around comes around” and “You reap what you sow.” These expressions explain the essence of karma. Often, in our minds, karma has negative connotations. But note that you can accumulate good karma through good actions or service to others.

      Finally, the blocks can be energetic. I explained a little about energetic blockages when I spoke about my astrological chart. We are a part of this earth, our solar system, and the universe. The influence of the earth’s energy and elements, as well as of the energy of the sun, moon, and planets in our solar system, is strong and undeniable. Ayurveda, the five-thousand-year-old medical system from India, recognizes these energetic forces and acknowledges them as a means of healing. You can learn more about Ayurveda by reading my book The Wheel of Healing with Ayurveda: An Easy Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle. Ayurveda works on the principles of the five elements — space, air, fire, water, and earth — which work together to create the three doshas, or mind-body types, of Vata (space and air), Pitta (fire and water), and Kapha (water and earth). These elements and mind-body types are relevant in recognizing energetic blocks within your body and the chakras. This awareness will give you more tools toward your healing of the chakras and provide a superspeed highway to creating energy flow.

Awareness

      In any spiritual practice, awareness is the first key to awakening. When you come out of a holiday, realize that you can’t fit into your jeans, and get on the scale, you become aware that you may need to lose weight. Without this awareness, you will do nothing to change. Awareness means coming out of the dark and stepping into the light. Most often awareness is for our greater good at the time it’s revealed to us. Yet we are sometimes afraid of what we might find. Awakening can mean we find ourselves in a place where we don’t want СКАЧАТЬ