I have decided to write some short pieces on the individual chakras. Posts will include some basic information about each energy center, how they are influenced, and a little "how to" stuff on what to do for clearing blocked or negative energy!
You might think that starting with the first chakra would seem logical, but I am called to write about the fourth chakra to kick this series off!
The heart chakra is the fourth of the major energy centers running along the spine. The heart center plays a powerful role in our overall wellness as it connects the lower, or physically-oriented chakras, with the upper, more spiritually-oriented chakras. For this reason, when we have an energetic blockage in the heart center, all other chakras are also impacted making us feel completely off-center. We may find ourselves having issues related to the root chakra, for example, if having in a conflict with a close family member. Not only is there a disruption in the heart center, our foundation is knocked out from under us too. More on the root chakra, next post!
A few things that can block energy in the fourth (heart) chakra:
• Holding onto past hurts, harboring resentment or anger.
• Unable or unwilling to forgive others—fully and completely.
• Unable or unwilling to forgive ourselves—fully and completely.
• Unwilling to love yourself—fully and completely.
• Loving others with "conditions" or "expectations"—the opposite of "unconditional" love.
Love is the governing energy behind the heart chakra. The problem is that when we choose to ignore the warning signs that something is off; such as feeling out of sorts with a loved one and not taking action to correct it, we are at risk of mental, physical, and spiritual issues.
Using the issue of having a fight, for example, with a loved one, below are some issues that might show up:
• Mental/Emotional: lack of compassion and understanding.
• Physical: breast cancer, lung cancer, respiratory issues, thymus gland (the master gland of the immune system).
• Spiritual: lack of devotion or trust in Life (be it God, Guru, Nature ...that "higher source" that binds us)
What to do:
For repairing damage: The number one thing we can do to correct an imbalance in the heart center is to simply express love, even a little bit, toward the person—and surround them in pure light. We must also surround ourselves in light and expand our radiance, filling our aura with pureness, truth, love.
For preventative maintenance: Always commit to looking out for each other. My husband and I have a pact that no matter what, we will look out for each other. We learned this the hard way— by not looking out for each other in the past—and value the power behind these simple words. We fully understand that if we simply remember to "look out for each other" love automatically fuels our relationship and makes it flourish. This is what family does (a root chakra aspect ...more on that later!).
When it comes to family, looking out for each other is what builds trust, which allows us to be more open to receiving the very thing that binds us—love. Without trust—knowing "you've got my back"—we block our ability to receive. Family, above all others, is where we find true, unconditional love. But, it takes all parties to "look out for each other" in order to be completely vulnerable to receiving.
Try this: surrender to love, breathe it in to the heart center, then let it expand ....release all negativity and blockages. In this place of grace, find peace ...balance. Send these blessings of love to all those whom you cherish ...family, loved ones, all those in need of your love.
Love is at the heart (pun intended!) of all healing.
