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- third-eye
To self-heal the sixth energy center,
visualize your goals, dreams, and
outcomes. Picture the exact outcome
you desire and open to the wisdom of
your higher self and your inner guidance
system. Affirm your willingness to listen
to your own inner direction. - third-eye
When the sixth chakra is in balance,
we keep an open mind and seek the truth.Do I see others as heading down the “wrong”
path? Am I honoring my own ethical and
moral obligations? - third-eye
Without imagination and intuition
as its guiding force, our lives would
become stagnant. Suppressing the truth
suppresses our intuitive abilities. If we
are divorced from our essence, our true
purpose, we lose inspiration.Do I feel blocked? Why do I think that is?
How do I receive my inspirations? - third-eye
Do I have an illness whose onset coincided
with an emotional event or loss that I did not
want to fully “see?” Have I ever been blind to
the truth? In what ways do I deny or ignore
what’s true? How do I distinguish lies from
the truth? - third-eye
When the sixth chakra is awakened, it
brings inspiration, insight, perception,
wisdom, and vision. When it is closed,
we may be unable to trust what we see.Do I project negative beliefs outward or onto
myself ? Would I call myself an optimist or a
pessimist? Why do I see the world as positive
or negative? - third-eye
When we are ready, the pieces of
our history rise to the surface of
consciousness, often in dreams.
Those pieces of our stories act as our
“teachers,” guiding and directing us
to the truth.Do I dream and can I remember my dreams?
Do I have nightmares? What are my dreams
telling me? - third-eye
The sixth energy center is all about
discernment, and being able to see
the “whole picture.” The more we see
beyond the me-versus-you/us-versusthem
duality to the deeper truth of
unity, the more we can heal the illusion
that we are separate from others.Do I suspect I’m a little closed-minded? Can I
empathize with others? In what ways do I think
only about me and mine, and not about others
in the larger community or the world? - third-eye
Do others see me as being overly intellectual?
Do I have a hard time concentrating and
keeping my mental focus? What distractions do
I give in to? Is it easy for someone to fool me? - third-eye
The sixth chakra is the source of
intuition. Intuitive ability is best
understood as a skill rather than a gift
bestowed on a special few.Do I recognize my ability to move beyond the
normal scope of my five senses? In what ways
do I tune in to my intuition and act upon it?
Am I willing to validate my intuitive and
psychic experiences? - third-eye
Do I have any of these conditions?
– Headaches
– Upper or frontal sinus conditions
– Neurological disturbances
– Bad eyesight, floaters, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, blindness
– Stroke, hemorrhage
– Brain tumorWhat emotions or past experiences do I feel
may have contributed to this problem? - solar
Butterflies in your stomach (anxiety,
excitement, or fear) is actually a sign
that the third energy center is getting
ready for a challenge. The remedy?
Ask yourself:“What am I afraid of ? What can I do to
protect myself ?”Bringing your feelings to your awareness
is the best way to change them. - solar
We may say we demand truth and
justice, but we often accept
exaggeration, rumor, innuendo, and
flat-out lies fed to us by the media.Do I believe what I read in the paper or
online, or what I see on the evening news?
How do I decide what is true or not? - solar
When our third chakras are fit and
healthy, we are able to take action with
clearly focused intention. We have no
need to take power from someone else.
We can accomplish a great deal in the
world.Do I live my truth without regard for what
others think, and take responsibility for my
own words and actions? What is my personal
code of honor ? - solar
Co-dependent relationships are based
on the outward push (aggressor) /
inward collapse (victim) dynamic.Am I involved in a co-dependent relationship?
In which role?Describe your feelings about the
relationship. How do you think the
other person feels about it? - solar
Is it hard for me to commit to people, projects, or to myself? Do I frequently feel overpowered by people I am with? Do I need the approval of others to feel okay about myself? Am I very sensitive to criticism? Why?
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The third chakra, located at the solar
plexus, is the seat of self-worth—our
self-esteem and personal power. Here
we harness our energy and convert it
into action.Do I habitually stand with my arms folded
in front of me, above my waist, in an
(unconscious) effort to protect my solar plexus
area? Can I face new or challenging situations
without fear? Can I express my authentic self? - solar
We live in an outward push culture,
characterized by an intense desire to
succeed. People who are aggressive,
pushy, or impatient will overtake and
overwhelm others to gain power.Is winning everything to me? Am I a
compulsive overachiever? What pushes me
in that direction? Do I enjoy playing “power
games?” Have I ever victimized another
person? Why? - solar
Do I cooperate with others as a team player
or do I invariably need to hog the limelight?
Am I easily intimidated by others? Do I try
to control others or events? In what ways? - solar
Is my personal motto “Don’t get mad, get
even?” Am I the person who gets mad at a
cop for giving me a speeding ticket? Am I able
to acknowledge and move through my feelings
of anger and resentment without blaming or
verbally attacking others? Do I often “explode?” - solar
Am I prone to the following conditions?
– Problems with the pancreas,including diabetes and hypoglycemia
– Digestive difficulties, including gastric or duodenal ulcers
– Liver problems, including cirrhosis, hepatitis, or liver cancer
– Hiatal hernia
– Gallstones
– Hemorrhoids
– Varicose veins
– Problems with the spleenWhat emotions or past experiences do I feel
may have contributed to this problem? - sacral
Can I recognize and acknowledge my
emotions? Can I sense others’ emotions?
Do I mistake others’ emotions for my own?
What am I feeling right now? - sacral
Is shame part of my inner reality? Do I deny myself pleasure? Do I unconsciously find ways to shame myself or others?
Write about what brings up your feeling of shame, then wash away the shame. Add 1 pound each of sea salt and baking soda to a hot bath, and soak for 20 minutes. Allow your old feelings and thoughts about your past to be drawn out by the salt water. Imagine your guilt or shame dissolving into the bath as you say: “I speak the truth and reclaim my true nature. I am pure. I am clean.”
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Women who rely on seduction to
manipulate others usually have an
excessive and distorted second energy
center.Do I have an entrenched belief in my cellular
memory that a woman is nothing without a
man, or that a woman is “less than” a man?
What do I believe? - sacral
The second chakra is the seat of our
inner child. Substance abuse and
addiction relate to the emotional reality
of the lost child.What is my inner child seeking through
addictive substances or behavior? What else
could satisfy that need? - sacral
Am I uncomfortable saying “no?” How do I
establish good boundaries for myself?A distorted second chakra can lead to
poor boundaries within ourselves and
with others, and the use of seduction
and manipulation.Does my dark side—those parts I deem
unlovable or that society condemns—erupt at
times in unexpected and embarrassing ways?Describe.
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Describe your childhood experience of
sensuality and sexuality.What do I remember about being touched as a
child? Was my upbringing one of clarity and
safety? Am I carrying within me the secret of
sexual abuse?Write or draw any memories, even if
it’s just a “feeling,” in your journa - sacral
Do my friends complain that “everything is
always about me” or that I am too needy?
Do I have obsessive attachments? Do others
see me as a martyr? Do I feel chronically alone
or lonely? Why do I think that is? - sacral
What money problems do I have? Can I
survive on my own? Are my credit cards out
of control? Do I feel that I give and give
and give and get nothing back? - sacral
Have I had any of the following illnesses?
– Sexual dysfunction, impotence, frigidity, or promiscuity
– In women: fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, menstrual or menopausal problems, ovarian cysts or cancer, difficulty conceiving
– In men: prostate problems or prostate cancer
– Inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis
– Appendicitis
– Chronic low back pain or sciatica
– Bladder or urinary problems
– STDsWhat emotions or past experiences do I feel may
have contributed to this problem? - sacral
Have I used sex in abusive or seductive ways
to get what I want? In what circumstances?
Do I often fake orgasms? Am I vitally alive
sexually? Am I passionate about people,
causes, my work? - root
Do I like the feeling of being spacey?
Consciously work on getting grounded.
The best way to get grounded in your
body is to connect to the earth: walk
barefoot on grass or a sandy beach,
walk through a park, go hiking in the
wilderness, or sit with your back against
a tree. - root
Accidents are the way our bodies and
the universe say: “Hey, pay attention!
You’re important!”Do I frequently have accidents? Do I think
they are all “coincidences?” What are these
accidents saying to me? - root
What is my relationship to food?
Most eating disorders are primarily a
first chakra issue. Individuals who feel
like they have no control over their
lives may zero in on eating as the one
aspect they can control. Eating keeps us
here, and here is where we want to be. - root
All of me is really here, in my body, at this
very moment. I am at home on the earth.
Does this describe you? Why, or why not?
Write your feelings about the statement,
“It is safe and I want to be here now.” - root
Am I frequently defensive? Do I act guilty
even when I’ve done nothing wrong? What do
I think this stems from? Do I always try to
follow the family or societal “rules?” - root
Key root chakra issues are safety and trust.
Do I feel safe in new places or with new
people? Do I feel unwelcome in groups? Am I
nervous all the time? What are my excessive
fears or phobias? - root
Am I disorganized in my personal space or
work habits or neglectful of my body? Do I
pay my bills on time? Do things fall out of
my closet when I open it? In what ways am I
resistant to changing my habits? - root
Do I have any of the following conditions?
– Eating disorders or malnourishment
– Adrenal insufficiency
– Problems with feet, legs, or coccyx
– Rectal or colon cancer
– Spinal problems
– Immune-related disorders
– Osteoporosis or other bone disorders
– Sluggish immune systemWhat emotions or past experiences do I feel
may have contributed to this problem? - root
Many of us “split” from our bodies
when we were very young.Do I have a pattern of disassociating from
my body when I am frightened or distracted?
What routine tasks am I often “absent” from,
like showering, cleaning, driving, exercising?
Where do I “go?” - root
Have I experienced traumatic or shocking
events, like major illnesses, accidents, natural
disasters, surgeries, abuse or violence?
Describe. How did I release the emotions
this event triggered in me? - heart
Come Monday morning , do I love going
back to work?Monday mornings are classic times for
heart attacks. Think about it. - heart
Unconditional love, forgiveness, and
surrender—the ability to “let go and
let God”—are the hallmarks of a heart
chakra in perfect balance.Have I forgiven myself or others for past
infractions, or do I still harbor guilt or
resentment? Why? - heart
Some of us are terrified that giving
in to our sorrow means we will
get trapped in it, never to recover.
But grieving is necessary when we
encounter a loss.What losses have I experienced in life? Have
I allowed myself to fully be with and feel my
sadness? How did I release my sorrow? - heart
Real love is an emotion of truth. Love
has the power to heal all the wounds
we may have suffered—if we allow it
to flow.Have I isolated myself from others, or am
I excessively drawn to others, in need of their
approval and love? Do I give too much
attention to the needs of others and not
enough to my own? - heart
A feeling of being unlovable for who
we are or a feeling that we have to fight
to be loved can create an environment
of ill health in the body.Do I think I have to be perfect to be loved?
Could I love myself just as I am? Why not?
How am I holding love back? Am I in touch
with what I love? Which attributes could I
develop more: altruism, love, compassion,
forgiveness, hope, trust, harmony, support - heart
Have I ever felt rejected by family or friends?
What did I do with the pain? Am I bitter
over what has happened in the past? Am I
usually jealous of others? Where am I hurting
right now? - heart
Shutting down the heart is a common
response when pain seems unbearable.
But a heart that is shut down from
the feelings we don’t want to feel also
becomes closed off from receiving love.Do I give and receive love easily? Do I
withhold love? Could I be more loving to
others and myself ?One of the best ways to open a
closed heart is through giving and
receiving love with a pet. Pets love us
unconditionally and make it safe for
us to learn to love again. - heart
Heartbreak is universal.
Have I ever been betrayed by a love partner?
What did I do as a result? Did I betray
someone else? What made me do that? Am
I overly fearful of betrayal or do I attract it
to myself ? - heart
The heart chakra is the bridge between
the 3 lower chakras that connect us
to the earth and the 3 upper chakras
that connect us to the Infinite. It is
the link between the physical and the
nonphysical, between self and other(s).Do I think of my heart as being open or closed?
Why do I think that? What actions do I take
based on following my heart? - heart
Do I have any of the following conditions?
Congestive heart failure, heart attack, mitral valve prolapse, chest pain
– Arteriosclerosis, peripheral vascular insufficiency
– Asthma, shortness of breath
– Allergies
– Bronchitis, pneumonia, emphysema, lung cancer
– Breast cancer, breast disorders, such as mastitis or cysts
– Immune system deficiencies
– Circulation problems
– Tension or pain between the shoulder blades
– Shoulder, arm, and hand issues, such as carpal tunnelWhat emotions or past experiences do I feel
may have contributed to this problem? - crown
Have I allowed fear, anxiety, or anger to shut
down my connection to the divine?By using techniques that allow us to
release emotions that otherwise block
the light, we tear down the walls that
separate us from the truth: there is
truly nothing to seek. Everything is
within us. We are all connected. We
are all one. To know that is to know
all. Prayer, meditation, and nature are
powerful tools for achieving a real
connection to the divine.
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Am I frequently confused? Do I overrationalize
a lot? Is my memory problematic?
Would others say I think for myself or that
I follow the crowd?How would you describe your mental
abilities? - crown
Do I trust that the universe wants
to support me? Do I trust that I am
loved and protected? Do I trust that
everything is working out for my
highest good?If not, say out loud: “Show me how to trust more!”
By surrendering ourselves to
something greater, we relinquish
our small egos to a more expansive
purpose. - crown
Am I enmeshed in a rigid belief system or
spiritual addiction? Have I ever been part
of a group that could be considered a cult?
Have I ever been led astray by a so-called
spiritual teacher or guru? How would others
describe my beliefs? Am I tolerant of others’
beliefs? - crown
Do I have trouble getting going in the morning?
Do I have a sense of joy that comes from living
my purpose in the world or am I plagued by
depression? If I’m not happy with my life, what
have I done to change it? - crown
The crown center opens outward
and upward, pulling light energy in
from above and flooding us with an
experience of transcendence.Do I attract light to myself? Have I been
called cynical or apathetic? Do I hang out
with people who are filled with light or am
I attracted to the “dark side?”Write about the qualities you find
attractive in your partner or friends. - crown
Opening the crown chakra requires
gentleness, willingness, truth, and
discipline.Do I honor the connection I currently have
with the divine? In what ways? Do I have
a ritual that connects me with my higher self
or with the transcendence of nature? Do I
practice prayer and/or meditation? - crown
The crown chakra is our connection
with spirit, our higher power, and the
universe. Our connection to the realm
of spirit can become elusive when we
are occupied with our daily world.Do I believe that I am connected to everyone
and everything? Do I long for the magical
connection I felt to the universe as a child?
How do I perceive my connection to spirit? - crown
Am I mad at God for something? A loss, a
betrayal, an unfair life? Do I feel like my life
is hard? Why do I think that? - crown
Do I have any of the following conditions?
– Anxiety and depression
– Bipolar disorder
– Coma or amnesia
– Headache, migraine, brain tumor
– Stroke
– Epilepsy
– Multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease
– Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and dyslexia
– Cognitive delusions
– ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
– Mental illness, schizophrenia, and multiple personality disorder
– Dementia or Alzheimer’s diseaseWhat emotions or past experiences do I feel may have contributed to this problem?
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It is a challenge to start speaking the
truth. The best way to get there is to start
by asking yourself, “What do I really want?”When you can trust yourself to be
truthful on the pages of your journal,
you can trust yourself to be truthful
in the world. You’ve given yourself
permission to be you—to speak your
mind, to give voice to the truth of who
you are. If not now, when? - throat
A balanced fifth chakra is at one with
the concept of divine will—the powerful
force of spiritual energy from higher
dimensions that can awaken new
consciousness, bring about profound
realization, and strengthen our
personal will.How am I in harmony with divine will? Am
I open to new options and possibilities, or do I
cling to the way I’ve done things in the past? - throat
The throat is the power center of living
from our truth. When balanced, we
live from our dreams, our visions, our
greater purpose, our integrity, our love
of who we are, and our blessings in life.Do I feel like I am living my purpose in life?
If not, why? Am I able to see the obstacles
and challenges of my life as blessings?Try to write about them that way.
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The throat chakra is the seat of inner
guidance—the quiet voice from within
that guides us in every situation—if we
take the time to listen.Am I able to hear and act on inner guidance?
In what ways? Am I a good listener? - throat
The fifth chakra is the seat of pure
creativity.Do I have a good sense of timing and rhythm?
Am I able to express my mind and my
emotions in unusual or artistic ways? In what
ways do I live creatively? - throat
A person with a distorted throat chakra
tries to make deals with the universe to
have things go their way.Do I insist on everything being “my way or the
highway?” Do I tend to direct and orchestrate
excessively? What do I fear would happen if I
just let go?The road to surrender: Make no
judgments; have no expectations; give
up the need to know why; and trust
that unscheduled events are a form of
direction. - throat
Do I tell the truth? What little white lies do
I think are all right? Do I carry through on
what I say I will do?
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The throat chakra functions as a regulator, controlling what we let out or keep in.
Am I willing to say what I think or am I always self-editing? Do I say what I think others want to hear?
We discharge excess energy through speech or sound. Sometimes we have to take it up a notch and yell or scream.
Am I able to yell when necessary, or do I yell too often?
- throat
Do I talk too much or too loudly, or stutter? Do I have trouble being quiet? Am I excessively shy? Do I have a fear of public speaking, or speaking at all? What is my throat chakra trying to tell me?
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Do I have any of these conditions?
– TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder in the jaw or clenched jaw
– Swollen glands in the throat, throat cancer, a tendency to choke or gag
– Neck problems
– Chronic childhood tonsillitis or ear infections
– Hypo- or hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, thyroidcancer, Hashimoto’s, Grave’s disease
– Chronic sinus problems or chronic hoarseness or laryngitis
– Any disorders of the throat, voice, mouth, teeth, or gums
– Frequent pain in the cervical vertebrae or shouldersWhat emotions or past experiences do I feel may have contributed to this problem?
