The words in the title of this post all pertain to issues related to the third chakra in the human energy sytem. Previously we spoke about the nature of the 1st and 2cd chakra and how those energies interface with our personal world. As those energies are strengthened and stabilized they can move up through the 3rd chakra, the Solar Plexus, to bring that area of life online. If the lower chakra energies are healthy then they move smoothly through the upper chakras and allow for a free expression of their best qualities. As we are human that mode of perfection is not often in evidence!
We all have issues to work through within our systems. Since the true human spiritual journey is about embodying all our energy as clearly and gracefully as we can, understanding each of the chakras and how they operate can facilitate releasing all that blocks the free expression of our deepest authentic nature. With that in mind we take a look at the Solar Plexus Chakra and what it can help us with on our journey.
Location, First Developmental Pass and Organ Association
The third energy center is located in the solar plexus between the bottom ribs and belly button. This chakra develops between 8 and 12 years old.
The solar plexus governs the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and adrenal glands. The element of this center is fire.
Physically imbalance here often includes digestive complaints, disturbances in blood sugar, and food intolerances.
Physical and Emotional Functions
The solar plexus is responsible for helping to digest and transform our food, it performs a similar function for life experience.
The abilities to act, to adjust and to change are associated with this chakra.
Therefore it is a major player in the capacity to change yourself and your situation in life.
The root and sacral chakras are about physical and emotional energy and survival at those levels.
In the third chakra we begin to look at transformation and the potential to bring change and growth to ourselves and our world.
The Solar Plexus energy is associated with the element of fire. A great metaphor as fire changes all it touches.
Fire transforms matter into invisible elements like heat and gas.
The solar plexus is where we transform our energy from the lower and move it up into the higher chakras.
Qualities and Characteristics
Psychologically our sense of self, our personal integrity, esteem and worth rests in the solar plexus.
This center influences the capacity to set strong, firm yet flexible boundaries.
The lower centers set the stage for boundary keeping but it is the third chakra that holds the capacity to set those boundaries in the world.
Optimal Flow
When the energy of this chakra flows smoothly and is balanced there is inner confidence and vitality€¦a person has an awareness of their uniqueness and value€¦consequently people tend to respect their integrity and respond to their energy. A healthy third chakras allows for spontaneity, openness and loving€¦. energy moves freely up into the heart chakra.
With channels open to the lower chakras from the solar plexus there is a sense of being grounded and an ability to go with the flow. A strong third chakra produces a sense of personal worth that helps to avoid excess and to respect boundaries. For instance, a person has the capacity for enjoying a challenge without becoming a workaholic.
Next post we will look at the imbalances of excessive and depleted third chakra energies.
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