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Solar Plexus Chakra Healing


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You were born into contrast.
You were born glowing, pure, into a world of contradiction and ugliness.
You have long been stifled, altered, made to feel inadequate.
You will not find what you desire out in the world, but rather within yourself. 
Turn inwards for the solution to your pain and confusion.
Healing comes from first understanding what you are feeling.
Honor your emotions. 
Be present with who you are, now.

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Do you need to heal your solar plexus chakra?
The solar plexus chakra relates to your ego, identity, self-esteem, and personal power. 
It is linked to the color yellow and the element of fire. 
It is physically located about two inches above your navel. 
Also called Manipura, this chakra is what we associate most with our sense of who we are and our intentions in this world.
In accordance to our solar plexus' health, we may change our outward appearance and interactions with the world.
If you are a highly sensitive person, then it is very likely that you have faced challenges throughout your life that negatively impacted your solar plexus chakra. 
Problems within this chakra may show up as problems with digestion, appetite, skin, muscles, or general stomach discomfort. 
Do you remember a moment in your childhood that caused you to clench your stomach, to feel out of place, confused, and afraid?
Maybe you were raised by parents who did not validate emotional vulnerability, or who did not allow you to feel empowered.
Maybe you do not understand how to take criticism.

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Do you have plentiful confidence or do you hide yourself away in discomfort and fear?
Do you experience a sense of powerlessness in your life?
Do you have ego problems? Do you feel the need to keep up appearances?
Do you lack a sense of self?
Do you crave codependency or have a problem with jealousy?
All of these things could point to an imbalance in your solar chakra.
This imbalance was most likely initially caused by repressed anger and a lack of control in your young life.
Now is the time to address that anger you have held for so long.
Now is the time to regain control of your mind, body, and life. 

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Solar Plexus Meditation for Power
Find a location where you will not be interrupted, preferably out in the sunshine to soak in the light.
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, arms down at your sides, and chin tilted upwards.
Begin by intoning "ah", in a slow, passionate voice, resonating at whatever note feels most comfortable for you.
Pause, take a deep breath. In...and out.
Remember, it is in your best interest to be mindful and slow.
Speak the following words aloud, pausing between phrases:
I am the universe.
I am eternal. 
I can feel my soul settling down, my heart becoming whole, and my mind's eye opening.
I feel a warmth in my stomach, like a glowing ember ready to ignite.
The warmth grows, filling my entire body with love, understanding, and compassion. 
I no longer feel the need to control that which is beyond me.
I understand that I only truly have power over myself.
I am peaceful.
I am proactive. 
I know what my mind and body need, and I will give it to them.
I am jealous of no one. 
I am a singular being.
I find myself healing the tension within me.
I am letting go of all of my shame.
Now, I am authentic.
Now, I call upon my deepest self, to take control of my being.
I allow my personal integrity to guide me in every action that I take.
I choose to do everything that I do.
I hold infinite power, and I wield it mindfully and confidently.
I am the universe.

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Final Notes
Every single one of your relationships is intertwined with the solar plexus chakra.
Be mindful of how you are interacting with others: do you give your power away? Or do you maintain a honest sense of who you are, no matter who you are talking to?
Address your feelings of confusion, fear, and powerlessness. 
You must not sit idly forever. 
You are wasting your life by not being attuned to yourself, your needs and your aspirations.                     
Surround yourself with things that encourage your authenticity. 
Your choice of clothing, music, creative outlets, and occupation can all align with your true self and your life's intentions.
Be mindful of how you move in the world.
You are precious. 
You are powerful.
Do not deny yourself the truth.
Speak aloud:
I own all that I am.


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