Are Upper Chakras preferable to the Lower Chakras?
When Spirituality Ignores the Body: Healing the Divide Within
Somewhere along the way, we have been taught to be at war with ourselves.
In the name of goodness, enlightenment, spirituality, and morality, we were taught to look up—to seek God, ascension, purity, and light—while denying the needs of the body. Religions reduce Earthly pleasures as sinful, while some sects of Yogis deem them as distractions to be avoided.
We were told that to be “good,” we must hide or transcend our innate needs.
And so we learned to split ourselves in two.
One part of us—our upper chakras, our ideals, our dreams, and our spirituality—was deemed noble, worthy, and divine. The other part—our lower chakras, our instincts, our needs, and our earthly existence—was shamed, hidden, and silenced.
Unfortunately New Age spirituality, for all its beauty, often mirrors what religion has taught for centuries: that the body is...
Rediscovering Contentment in a World of Expectations
Rediscovering Contentment in a World of Expectations
The Illusion of the Sociocultural Template
11 Signs that Indicate Lack of Self Love
From a Worrier to a Warrior
- The Ego screaming: "Why is this happening to me?"
- The Soul rejoicing : "Where is this leading me?"
Nurture the roots and flowers will blossom
Mao Zedong, reminiscing about his childhood, shares a story about a mesmerizing garden near his mother's hut. This garden, a source of immense delight and pride for his mother, attracted visitors from near and far who marveled at its beauty. Yet, when illness struck his mother, the once-vibrant garden began to wither away, mirroring her declining health.
Moved by his mother's distress, Mao selflessly offered to care for the garden while she recovered. Day after day, he toiled from dawn to dusk, pouring his heart into the plants. However, when his mother finally emerged from her recovery, she was met with a heart-wrenching sight – the garden, once a symbol...
Fear makes you a Beggar
Born of Grace, Bound by Gravity
From the moment we enter this world, we are embraced by the gift of grace. Our birth is a testament to the pure benevolence of life, an act of grace that brings us into existence. Yet, as we find ourselves in this world, we encounter the compelling force of gravity, which draws our souls toward earthly experiences.
Imagine our lives as a symphony, with grace as the melody that ushers us into being and gravity as the rhythm that grounds our journey. The symphony is incomplete without the harmonious interplay of these two forces.
Grace Within the Gravity
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Creating a Ritual for opening and closing your meditation sessions
- Centering Breath: Begin your meditation with a few slow, deep breaths to center yourself. Inhale deeply through your nose, hold for a moment, and exhale slowly through your mouth. This simple breath ritual helps calm the mind and prepare you for meditation.
- Gratitude Practice: Take a moment to express gratitude for the opportunity to meditate. Reflect on the blessings in your life, the support you receive, or simply the gift of this present moment. You can say a silent thank you or journal a few things you're grateful for.
- Candle Lighting: If you have a candle in your meditation space, lighting it can symbolize the illumination of your inner wisdom. As you light the candle, silently set an intention for your meditation practice.
- Chime or Bell: Use a meditation chime or bell to mark the beginning of your session. Listen to the sound as it resonates and gradually fades away. This...
Chakras Impact Every Aspect of Our Lives
The silent power of chakras shapes our reality. These energy centers are where our innermost fears, boldest aspirations, and everything in between, lie. Understanding the chakras and their influence allows us to navigate life with greater awareness and intention.
At the heart of this influence is the flow of pranic energy, the vital life force that moves through our chakras. When pranic energy flows freely and harmoniously through our chakras, we experience a state of balance and well-being. Conversely, blockages or imbalances in this flow can lead to physical, emotional, and psychological challenges.
Here are some examples of what you may experience when your chakras are balanced:
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Interactions with Loved Ones: A balanced heart chakra fosters love, compassion, and empathy, enhancing our relationships with family and friends.
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Choices at Work: A strong solar plexus chakra boosts confidence and decisiveness, aiding us in making effective career choices and achieving our...
Difference Between Eastern and Western Psychology
In the realm of yogic psychology, understanding the human experience involves a journey beyond the physical anatomy. One of the most fascinating aspects of this exploration is the study of chakras, the energy centers that form an integral part of our subtle anatomy. Chakras, often described as spinning wheels of energy, play a crucial role in shaping our reality. They act as the hidden architects of our lives, influencing our conscious, subconscious, and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and expressions.
There are seven main chakras, each associated with different aspects of our being. Each chakra is a vortex of energy that needs to be balanced and aligned to ensure our overall well-being. When these energy centers are out of balance, we may experience physical, emotional, or psychological issues.
Chakras are not merely metaphysical concepts; they have a profound impact on our everyday lives.
They are the directors behind the scenes, shaping our life’s drama. Kundalini...
