Guest guest Posted October 15, 2000 Report Share Posted October 15, 2000 Greetings: This post is the third in the discussion regarding the energy centers or chakras. The Solar Plexus Location: Upper Abdomen, at base of sternum in front, upper lumbar spine Spinal Nerve Plexus: Lumbar spinal ganglion Glands: Pancreas, Adrenals Body Parts: Digestive system, viscera, muscles Sanskrit Name: Manipura Element: Fire Color Vibration: Yellow Keynote Vibration: E Focus: Ego, Power and Will Stones: Yellow Stones (Citrine, Amber, Topaz) Incense: Carnation, Cinnamon Foods: Starches Affirmations: I can! I will! I am capable and worthy. I am powerful. I am in charge. Disorders: Type " A " personality disorders: ulcers, hypertension, anger, heartburn, gastritis; liver and gall bladder dysfunction, diabetes or hypoglycemia, muscular tension and disorders, low back pain, lordosis, passive-aggressive personality, domineering or controlling personality, overcompetitiveness or lack of ambition, loneliness, perfectionism, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder. At this level, when our solar plexus is functioning well, we are in touch with our ego, treat it with respect and honor, and acknowledge the ego center of others with the same respect. We value ourselves and our efforts without need for obsession with details. We realize that although we are in charge of our lives, often we are not in control. We understand our feelings of anger as manifestation of our fire energy and learn useful ways to channel the energy back through our system without abusing or punishing ourselves or others. We do not need to find fault or carry guilt. We honor our responsibilities and do not manipulate others to serve our desires. Interestingly, the solar plexus is the seat of the mental level of the aura, and this is the place of our intelligence and motivation. The solar plexus can be blocked or damaged early in life, perhaps through verbal abuse or circumstances that injure our self esteem, or from being raised in a critical or uncertain atmosphere that fosters a desire to " please " and be perfect in order to be loved. Poor function in this area may lead a person to behave aggressively or conversely to play the martyr. Many physical disorders resulting from stress arise here, as well as some neurotic personality disorders. Poor performance in school or behavior problems may result in children, or conversely, the child may be an overachiever who is secretly afraid to fail. In order to keep the solar plexus going strong, we need to support our worthiness and learn to accept our mistakes with equanamity. A good practice is to stand in front of a mirror and compliment ourselves. Begin with a hand mirror or a small mirror, and work up to a full length mirror as you become more comfortable. Stand straight and tall, with your chin up, and look yourself in the eye. Be generous and honest with your praise. Explore your talents and learn to say " thank you " when someone else compliments you. Be proud of your accomplishments, and learn that you can share them with others without bragging. Know that sometimes it is okay to brag ;-) Some of the hardest problems to overcome are internalizing anger, combustible temper, and manipulation of others. Like addictions, these challenges may need to be dealt with " one day at a time " until we can learn constructive methods of handling our fire energy. The fire is good; it keeps us warm and vital. But if we do not tend it carefully, it can either die away or rage out of control. If we are good fire tenders, we are affirming ourselves daily. The traditional Indian correspondance animal for the solar plexus is the Ram. There are a lot of connections between this energy center and the astrological sign of Aries. It may be useful, if you have problems in this area, to read some information about this sign. --\ ------------------ Rev. R. C. Abreu, BS, RN, CHTP/I, CRMT, CH ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Subtle Energy Techniques to Support Growth & Healing ~~~~~~http://www.geocities.com/nrgbalance~~~~~~ ~~~SomaChi...the Balance you've been looking for...~~~ _______________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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