The Awakening: Chakras

A Short Overview about Crystals

Namaste,

in this post I want to talk about Crystals. Crystals are very important on the spiritual journey and they can help us immensely to grow as a spiritual being, so that I've decided to make this post. Some of you already heard about the healing powers of Crystals and maybe you even use them already. For all of you who don't know about crystals or want to learn more, I'll welcome you to this post.

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What are Crystals?

According to Wikipedia "a crystal or crystalline solid is a solid material whose constituents (such as atoms, molecules, or ions) are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure, forming a crystal lattice that extends in all directions."

But because you probably won't fully understand that explanation, I try to simplify it for you a little bit: So, a crystals surface shows smooth and geomatrically correct planes. They are ordered in such a way that it appears that the crystal is made by something with a high intelligence.

The journey of a crystals begins deep down below the earth's surface. There liquid magma from the earths center is accumulating in holes found in the bedrock. The pressure in this chamber and the hot temperature of the magma forces it into an oversaturated state. In this state the molecules of the magma begin to order themselves anew in a structured form around a crystals seedling. These seedling now begins to grow and eventually after a couple hundred or even thousand years a new crystal will be born.

Crystals and Spirituality

On a spiritual level crystals are living beings. Unlike plants or human beings they exist on the first dimension of this universe. They are emanating a certain frequency which coincides with their coherent pattern. When you are very sensitive enough, you can feel the vibration of a crystal when you are close to it.

In the universe everything wants to be in balance, unison and ease. Whenever something is in balance it will emanate a harmonious and peaceful frequency. Ever looked at a stack of stones and felt this peace within you?

When we are healthy, every cell in our body vibrates at a very high and harmonious frequency. However, it is possible that we can become unbalanced, through stress, noise, or any other "civiliced" disorder. In these cases we can use crystals to bring us back into a more balanced state of consciousness.

How do Crystals work?

In fact, there is no scientific evidence of the healing properties of crystals. However there is plenty of proof out there, which shows that crystals can help us in the healing process. If you are in doubt, I have an interesting exercise for you later in this post.

When we put a crystal in our hand we may be are able to sense its frequency. What you feel is the transition between the crystals frequency and your own. This also works on other parts of the body. For example you can lay a crystal on each of the chakra points of your body. This will help you cleanse your chakras and afterwards let the energy through and in the chakras flow more freely.

Chakra Healing with Crystals / Source: http://www.energymuse.com/blog/chakra-healing-crystals/

Crystals and Chakras

So you now may know that for each of the chakras you will find one (or more) specific crystal(s). The color of this crystal gives you information about its characteristics and to which chakra it is assigned to.

A red crystal, like a red jasper for example, helps you ground yourself or overcome anxiety and fear. With some basic knowledge about the chakras, it's much easier for you to find the right crystal. If you want to know more about chakras, go to this post here.

Down below I have a list for you in which every chakra is briefly explained again and which crystals are suited for this specific chakra:

Chakras and Crytals

A little exercise for you

Before you click away, I want to give you a little exercise.

You obviously will need a crystal for this exercise, so if you already have one this is great. If not visit your favorite tea shop or look in the old stuff of your mother or grandma. They usually have things like crystals hidden somewhere.

Now when you have a crystal by hand, I want you to carry this crystal with you for a whole month. Put it into your pocket and keep only this crystal in their. In that way you can take advantage of all the benefits which come with this crystal without mixing it up with other crystals powers.

With the end of the month reflect back on how you have felt during this 30 days and maybe how you have changed. Afterwards, do some research on the internet and find out what specific characteristics your crystal has.

Even if you are a non-believer and a very closed-minded person, I promise you that you will be amazed by what you will find out.

„Crystals are living beings at the beginning of creation." - Nikola Tesla

Namaste.

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In Ajna, Anahata

The Chakras

Namaste,

Today I want to talk about chakras. This is for those, who know nothing about them and those who want to refresh their knowledge.

Source: http://www.theyogablog.com/7-chakras/

A living being, like a human has many so called energy centers in his or her body. This energy centers are known since ancient times and are used in chinese healing technics such as acupuncture and acupressure. There are many minor energy pools, but only few major energy centers. These major energy center are called chakras. The word chakra is sanskrit and means 'wheel'.
But how can a pool be a wheel you may ask?
Well, you have to look at the energy centers as spinning tubes, which are sucking in energy from the outside and transmit it through the whole body. All together are there seven major chakras in our body.

The Root Chakra - Muladhara:

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The first chakra is the base chakra, also known as the root chakra. We find it at the end of our spine and it resonates with the color red. It connects us to Mother Earth, gives us stability and is concerned with survival.
To open it, imagine that roots grow out of your spine deep into the earth. These are the connections to the Great Mother Gaia, the planet earth. She gives us the protection, the safety and the warmth, we need to survive. The word 'Muladhara' can be translated to 'Foundation'. For example, if you want to build a house, but you have no or no good foundation, it will not stand long. It's the same with your base chakra. When it's blocked or poluted, you can't use your higher chakras without crashing.
The emotion, that blocks the first chakra is fear. When you let fear guide you, you can't access the higher chakras. The media is an expert in promoting fear, because a frightened person is more easily to control, than a person with the support of Mother Earth.
To clean this chakra move away from negative energies, i.e. don't read the newspaper, the news or TV shows, which support fear; instead take a walk in the forest and connect to your inner self.

The Sacral Chakra - Svadhisthana:

Source: http://www.lifechangehealthinstitute.ie/chakras/

The second chakra sits below our navel in the area of our genitals and it radiates in orange light. It deals with our sexuality and creativity. All creativity, unless inspiration, comes from the second chakra. It's the womb in which all is created. The purest creation is to transform sexual energy into matter. In other words, to make a child. Sexual energy is equal to life energy and therefor very powerful. When we experience an orgasm, we are 'in the flow'. In the moment of letting go all of the build up sexual energy, we experience a moment of enlightenment, a moment of pure bliss. Many of you may know the kamasutra, but few the sexual tantra. In the process of sexual tantra, the partners are making a ritual out of the love act. A ritual in devoting the energy, which has created everything. The lovers are melting together to become one. In other words sexual tantra is an act of union. But the sacral chakra doesn't only deal with sexual relationships, but with all relationships from the most volatile ones to the most important ones. When the energy in this chakra is out of balance, it's hard to keep relationships and to make new ones. The emotion, which blocks this chakra the most is guilt. To release this blockage and to open the second chakra you have to forgive yourself. Forgiveness is a major part in spiritual growth and enlightenment. Jesus, who was also enlightened, talked a lot about forgiveness and how important it is.

The Solarplexus Chakra - Manipura:

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The third chakra in our body is the Solarplexus Chakra. Also known as the powerhouse of our body or the internal sun, it sits between the chest and the neval and deals with our power to achieve the things we want to do. Like a sun, its color is yellow. People with a strong willpower have a healthy and open Solarplexus Chakra. Through willpower we have the ability to achieve any goal we have set. It has a very big potential and therefor it also can be used for negative actions. For example, the very rich people, who own a company, do have a lot of willpower, but because the third chakra is one of the lower chakras, it doesn't deal with morality in that manner. We can for sure not see each chakra seperate, because every chakra helps the others. We have to look at it as a whole system. The problem in our society is that we are driven by the needs of the lower nature: Money, Sex, Power. These three major needs are connected to the three lowest chakras. Many people and the media are using these needs to control us humans.
The emotion, which blocks this chakra is shame. The shame to do what you want, without concerning the criticism you get from the society. To follow your dream is a very hard task in our time, because we have lost our connection to who we truly are. Instead of trying to understand what our purpose on earth is, we have to get the acceptance of people, who don't care for us. We value ourselves on the opinion of others and have forgotten what it means to know thyself. We seek answer in others, because we don't accept the answer we get from the inside. To overcome this blockage, you have to accept yourself 100%. You are perfect in your own way. Every little imperfectance makes you perfect. The sanskrit word 'Manipura' can be translated into 'Palace of Jewels' and you are too a palace full of jewels. Stop valuing yourself on the opinions on others and start do what your heart is craving for.

Because the three lowest chakras held so much power, we have to be aware of what we are doing and for what reason. Is it to grow personally or is it to grow financially? Is it to help the people or is it to help yourself? Is it for the world to become a better place or is it for you to have a better life?

When we go further up in the chakra system, we find a force which is stronger than money, sex and power together: Love

The Heart Chakra - Anahata:

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The fourth chakra, also known as the Heart Chakra sits in the spine near the heart. It's the connection between the higher chakras and the lower ones. The frequency of this chakra resonates with the color green. One with an healthy and open Heart Chakra can love unconditionally. For most people love means something between two people, but that isn't totally true. Love is an infinite source of energy, which comes from an other dimension as the human mind. The egoic human mind doesn't know true love. The 'love' felt by an egoic mind is in fact a kind of possession. If you are jealous on your partner, it only means that you are afraid that one 'takes away your toy' in a symbolic sense. Many of you accept jealousy as normal in a relationship, but the truth is that jealousy is a very bad attitude with a great potential of negative energy. When you are jealous you don't accept and trust your partner fully and without doubts. But the love, which comes from the heart is something totally different. When you feel real love, you trust yourself and your partner fully and not only that, but this love is unconditionally. You don't want something back for what you've done. The sanskrit word 'Anahata' can be translated into 'unhurt'. You only can get hurt, when you hold on to things, which hurt you. The only thing, which releases you from being hurt, is forgiveness. When you can forgive someone for what they have done to you or others, you know what true love means. Truth and love were also things which Jesus taught his disciplines. I don't talk about Jesus, because I believe in Christianity, but because there is truth in the teachings of Jesus. Love doesn't exists only between humans. You can love your partner as much as you would love a flower in the garden. How much love you feel, is determined by how much love you let through you. The more love you give, the more love you get. That's how the Law of Attraction works.

The emotion, which blocks the Heart Chakra the most is grief. When we let our grief freeze our heart we can't access the gate of infinite love. To overcome this blockage we have to accept the loss or losses and to give the heart the opportunity to heal yourself. For many people it's hard to let go of the past, but this step, as well as letting go of the expectations of the future are very important steps in the development of our consciousness. Until we don't let go of these two fictional time forms, we are trapped in our mind. We have to enter the present moment and with it, letting infinite love through us out in the world.

The Throat Chakra - Vishuddhi:

Source: http://www.spiritual-board.com/blog/throat-chakra-visuddha/

The first chakra of the higher vibrating ones is the Throat Chakra. It sits on the spine above where the collarbone are coming together and on the frequency scale it resonates with the color light blue, blue. Many of you may know what it feels to have a frog in the throat. When you can't say the things, you want to say, because there is something, which prevent you from doing it. In spiritual terms this means your Throat Chakra is blocked or poluted. This can happen when you are familiar with lying or when you are in an environment, in which there is being told many lies. So you may be know it already that this chakra deals with truth. Especially with seeking the truth in all the things you've got told. When you start questioning your reality and the believes you have since you are a child, it's because you subconsciously know that it isn't true. I, myself am honoring the truth the most, even when it's sometimes hard. Only the truth can get you where you want. When you build your life upon a web of lies, there will come a time, where it will collapse. The translation of the sanskrit word 'Vishuddhi' means 'purification'. To looking for the truth instead of accepting the lies you've got told, is the process of purification. You clean your energy body from all the lies and negative energies, which come with it. This cleansing is necessary to evolve and to enter the higher dimension of yourself. To open this chakra you have to stop lying to others and to yourself. Most of us and I too are unconsciousness of how often we lie. It's the little lies, we tell ourself and others, which keep us in our lower nature. Some are conscious about it, but won't change it, because they believe their story wouldn't be worth the same, when they would have said the truth. Many of them are also afraid of change. They build their own prison. But the humanity is evolving and more humans start to wake up and to realize the power of truth.

The Third Eye - Ajna:

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This is probably the most known one of the seven chakras. As you may already know, it sits between our eye brows and resonates with the color indigo. Many of you heard that most of the psychic ability are coming from the Third Eye and trough it we can see auras and stuff. This is true on one side, but there is more to it. Someone, who got his Third Eye opened, sees the world different as someone who don't. Not that you see more colors or something like that, but you start to begin seeing the reality as it is. You don't see yourself anymore in the mainstream, in which the only purpose in life is to make money, create a family and afterwards die. You start to question yourself and everything around you. A good example,which I got from a very impressive man, known as Infinite Waters: How do you know that there are seven billion people on the planet? Think about that a little bit. The only way you truly can know is to count each person on the planet. Another example: How do you know if life isn't only a dream? When you start to questioning your belief systems, you are beginning to strip off the layers of illusion, which lied on you for so long. Illusions are the blockages of the third eye. One of the biggest illusions is, that we are all seperate, but in fact we are all the same. We are all One. All this things were known by the ancient cultures. You probably know the Eye of Horus. Well, when you compare it to the sideview through the midst of our brain, you see quite a resemblance. I think and deep down I know that the ancient cultures, such as Kemet or better known Egypt, had much more knowledge and wisdom than we have today. To open this chakra you have to question everything. You have to make your research, instead of believing everything. The sanskrit word 'Ajna' means something like 'Knowledge, Wisdom' and with opening this chakra you start to know. A belief is something we assure or guess, but what we don't know exactly. You can believe a lot, but only know little.

The Crown Chakra - Sahasrara:

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The last of the seven chakras is known as the crown chakra. It sits on the top of our head and resonates with the color purple. In the Hinduistic believes it is the gate to the Nirvana and through opening it, stopping the cycle of rebirth. It connects us to the universe and its cosmic energy. The sanskrit word 'Sahasrara' can be translated into 'Thousand' or 'Infinite'. We can understand it, when we look at the whole universe and everything in it as infinite. When we enter this stage of consciousness, we are one with everything. All is everything and nothing at the same time. The present moment is a gate to the infinite, because when you are letting go of the past and the future, you stop creating time. Time is only a illusion and nothing which really exists. We are the only species, which are using watches or clocks, because we have forgotten to live in the moment. In the moment, in the Now, time doesn't exist. Only you as an infinite whole exists in it. The illusion of time has kept us in a self-made prison. A prison in which we worry about the future and regret the things we've done or not done in the past.
To open this chakra we have to overcome our ego. The ego loves to find things, which with it can identify. This creates attachement and thus hinders us to become our greatest version. Many of us can't let go of things. We are a society in which material possession is valued more than health. For example, Iphones are not longer mobile phones, they are a part of its owner. This materialism trap prevents us from growing spiritually and to enter the next stage of evolution. When you have detached from all the things, which are creating your image of self, you have opened your crown chakra. But because this is a very hard thing to accomplish, only a handful of people have entered the State of Enlightenment.

Our task a human species is to stop letting things of the material world govern us. We all have a purpose in life and everyone of us should follow his or her destiny. We have to stop the cruelty we project on ourselves, on the earth and on all the other living beings. We are not the only species on this planet and therefor we should start to respect all the other species the same way as we respect ourself. Would you hurt yourself, because you are hungry? Then why do you hurt another living being for your hunger?

We are the ones, who bring light into the darkness and will lead the human consciousness into a new era. One person can't change the world, but it can change its own world. Only when we see ourselves as a part of something bigger, we can take a step in the right direction and start creating something beautiful. Thank you.

Namaste

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