The third chakra sits above the navel, below the rib cage. It focuses on the balance of our self-confidence and ego. Our self-control and sense of personal power originate from this area. When we are balanced here, we feel confident, in control, driven and have a good self image.
Now, I don’t know about you, but I often feel a little uncomfortable talking about this chakra due to the emphasis on the word “power” that is often attributed to it. I am more comfortable thinking about that power as being like electricity running through my body and this chakra is the battery that fuels it. When I think about my inner strength, I feel more empowered…but…I also feel a little uncomfortable focusing on myself. This is not because I hate myself (although, I can think of plenty of things I’d like to change a little too easily). I just feel like I “should” be thinking more about others. It’s “rude” to think about myself too much. Then we throw that word “power” in, and I’m running headfirst down a path of guilt about my privileges in life. Obviously, I have more work to do in this area to get over some of those inner judgements that diminish my own inner strength. Anyone else???
This chakra is the source of our will to ACT. To do the difficult things. To face our challenges. To own our choices.
How do we know if this chakra is blocked?
- We might feel helpless, irritable or have low self esteem
- We might have a hard time bringing our dreams to life or finishing projects we start
- Imposter syndrome
- Lack of energy
- Fear of being alone
- Victim mentality or feeling disliked
- Being passive in decision making
Sometimes this chakra can be over-active leading to:
- Being power hungry
- Perfectionistic
- Critical
- Controlling
- Driven by shame
SO HOW DO WE GET THERE????
- Positive affirmations “I respect and care for myself, I accept myself, I stand up for myself, I direct my own life”
- Actions: Set goals and make steps toward meeting them, get out in the sun, engage in self care, say “no” to things that you don’t really want to do, stretch the front of your body to improve posture and stand up straight
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