Illuminating the Power within the Solar Plexus Chakra!

"Don't give your power away." "Stand in your power." These are statements that we have heard at one time.   Let's uncover what they mean on an energetic level and how working within the

energy of  the solar plexus chakra can illuminate a new power within you.

The 3rd chakra is located just above the naval and below the breast bone.  Within this "sun" center lies the primary fears of rejection, criticism and failure to meet the expectations of others.  When strong and balanced the solar plexus radiates self-esteem, self-respect, ambition and self-discipline.  Can you see the cross between our relationship with others and the relationship that we have with ourselves?  Being hung up on changing to please others and willing to relinquish our self-worth emanates the energy of a servant while being confident and empowered taps into the warrior within us.  Finding the balance between these two archetypes will help us to honor our personal power and build a healthy, satisfying life.

Ask yourself - are your a servant or are you a warrior?  Of course our immediate answer would be "I am a warrior"!  But lets take a few deep breaths, clear your mind and open your journal.  Answer these questions in a manner that honors your desire to uncover and heal underlying patterns and beliefs.  Peel away the protective armor and let your inner light shine!!

1.  Do you like yourself?  If you answered no, what is it that you don't like?  Are you working on changing these things?

2.  Are you honest or do you "candy coat" the truth to please others?

3.  Do you gossip about others to take the focus off of your own situations?  Are you critical of others?

4.  Do you continually wish your life was different?  If yes, what is your plan to transform it into the life you desire?

5.  Do you consider yourself to be strong or weak?  Are you afraid of being alone?

Try to get a feel for where you may be lacking self-esteem or giving your power to others.  This is not a bad thing.  Like a person that works on the electrical lines when there is an outage or power surge, we have to first identify where the energy is crossed.  Only then can the light be restored.......

Thanks again to the great reference material used.  Caroline Myss - "Anatomy of Spirit" and "Chakras and Their Archetypes" by Ambika Wauters