Brow Chakra (repost)

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This is the sixth in the series discussion regarding the

energy centers or chakras.

 

The Third Eye or Brow Chakra

 

Location: Mid forehead in the front, occipital region of the head

in back.

Spinal Nerve Plexus: Carotid plexus

Glands: Pineal (some sources say Pituitary, with Pineal at Crown)

Body Parts: Eyes

Sanskrit Name: Ajna

Element: Light

Color Vibration: Indigo, or varyingly, Purple

Keynote Vibration: A

Focus: Sight, insight, intuition, vision, focus, sense of humor

Stones: lapis lazuli, quartz, sodalite, azurite

Incense: jasmine, mint, mugwort, star anise

Foods: mind altering substances of plant origin

Affirmations: I see. My vision is clear. I perceive. I use my

imagination for positive, creative purposes.

Disorders: Visual distortions and disorders, mental illness,

hysteria, poor sense of humor,

lack of imagination or conversely overimagination, Attention

Deficit Disorder, Attention

Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, hypochondriasis

 

In order to keep the brow chakra functioning well, it is a good

habit to practice " childlike

thinking " , opening the self to the beauty of detail as well as

the magical aspects of all

things. Appreciation of art, especially the aspects of symbols,

form, texture, color and

shape is one way to open the third eye; utilization of an object

for contemplative meditation

has ancient roots. Look for the humor in self and the surrounding

world; our sense of humor

is related to our natural response to the unexpected, insightful

truths and a way to let go

of anxiety related to fear (it is hard to be afraid of something

we can laugh at!) Practice

creating a dream journal to define personal symbols and issues.

Explore activities that have

a hypnotic effect on you, such as reading, watching an object

spin, blink or swing, or a

nature video with the sound turned off (replace it with classical

music or appropriate nature

sounds instead of verbal narration).

 

The brow deals with higher goals and idealism; when the brow is

out of balance it can cause a hyperfocus on ideals, resulting in

pendantic or fanatic behavior, or conversely, confusion and a

tendency to grasp at a multitude of ideas without commitment.

 

For physical disorders of the eyes, there are Ayurvedic eye

exercises to change the shape of the eye

itself (useful for nearsightedness, farsightedness and

astigmatism). Eating foods that are

rich in beta carotene and other antioxidants are supportive of

the eyes. Schizophrenia is a

problem with filtering input and poor grounding. ADD and ADHD are

problems with focus. In

both cases, structuring a personal schedule and learning to

express and accept input that

may be inexplicable (such as " hallucinations " or " visions " ) is

useful, along with developing

a good regular practice of healthy grounding. Cataracts represent

" clouding of vision " and

meditative work with the affirmation " my vision is clear " as well

as visualizing the clouding

of the eye dispersing can help improve the disorder. Deeper work

might include meditating on

what the eye is trying to protect the self from seeing. Glaucoma

represents " pressure to see " ,

and it is interesting that one of the plant-based hallucinogens,

cannabis, reduces the pressure

in the eyes in Glaucoma. The affirmation " soft eyes see " is

helpful here. Some disorders in

this area have to do with the imagination... such as

hypochondriasis and hysteria. While it

is useful to have an active and healthy imagination, like the

ego, there should be some natural

boundaries to it since we have to function healthily in society.

Hallucinations, delusions,

paranoia, and to a lesser degree overactive imagination can be

destructive if not examined

and only given the amount of energy they deserve in attention.

For a person whose mind tends

to " run away " with them, escalating into colorful scenarios of

destruction and disease or

conversely, fantastical and unrealistic plans, grounding is

useful to keep them " on track "

as these behaviors are distracting and may prevent the person

from accomplishing anything

at all. Offer positive reinforcement for completing goals, no

matter how small, to help

them reorient and refocus.

 

Animal associated with the brow chakra in East Indian tradition

is the owl.

 

I'm adding a little song you may remember for the Brow: (Lyrics

by D. Pomeranz)

 

IT'S IN EVERY ONE OF US

 

It's in every one of us to be wise,

Find your heart, open up both your eyes

We can all know everything,

without ever knowing why.

It's in every one of us, by and by.

 

It's in every one of us to be free.

Find your Self, open your eyes and see.

We can all have everything,

without ever knowing how.

It's in every one of us, here and now.

 

Take good care!

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