Ahhh. Here is an example of meditation at its most serene level
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Enhancing the Sacral Chakra ( Swadhisthana)
The Sacral chakra , or Dantien, is the power source of creative energy. In martial arts, it provides the place of chi energy flow for everything from kicks to a still place for meditation.
This is a potent chakra. As we said in the previous blog, the chakra manages the hips, bladder and kidneys et al. In Chinese Qi qong and TCM the kidney is the source of the vital chi which is the energy inherited from your parents. This is the reserve that is used when the body is under stress.
Looking at the last blog, we introduced the sacral chakra and if you found yourself attracted to all that information, this may be your favorite or most used power source.
Are you emotional , enthusiastic? Are you sensual? Is your idea of an ideal vacation to spend time in nature as along as there is a spa around? Do you go ‘camping’ at one of the fine state park hotels?
Then this might be your chakra energy source.
How to enhance and replenish it?
Again we go back to our tried and true enhancements: color, gem energy, scent and affirming meditation. OF course, going to an energy healer such as a reiki master or an acupuncturist is very helpful and healing. For those who are still looking for these masters or just don’t have the time to fit in a healing session, here are some ways of enhancing the chakra.
This chakra’s color is orange, so wear this as a power color ( it is quite in vogue) .
Use the scents of ylang-ylang, gardenia and sandalwood. Use perfume , candles or the flowers themselves to enhance and inspire that chakra.
Jewelry and gem stones should contain orange such as orange carnelian, orange coral. Gold enhances the chakra while the moonstone cleanse.
This element is water so emotion is the element while taste is the sense. The affirmation would be “ I Feel.” ( no surprise). You could use the affirmation like , “ I FEEL an enthusiasm in my relationship” , ‘ I FEEL desirous and in touch with my creative centers”, “ I FEEL my sexuality is in tune with my Higher Natural Elements”, or “ I FEEL pretty”. HEY! That could be a song.. SING IT FOR US ROGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN!
This is a potent chakra. As we said in the previous blog, the chakra manages the hips, bladder and kidneys et al. In Chinese Qi qong and TCM the kidney is the source of the vital chi which is the energy inherited from your parents. This is the reserve that is used when the body is under stress.
Looking at the last blog, we introduced the sacral chakra and if you found yourself attracted to all that information, this may be your favorite or most used power source.
Are you emotional , enthusiastic? Are you sensual? Is your idea of an ideal vacation to spend time in nature as along as there is a spa around? Do you go ‘camping’ at one of the fine state park hotels?
Then this might be your chakra energy source.
How to enhance and replenish it?
Again we go back to our tried and true enhancements: color, gem energy, scent and affirming meditation. OF course, going to an energy healer such as a reiki master or an acupuncturist is very helpful and healing. For those who are still looking for these masters or just don’t have the time to fit in a healing session, here are some ways of enhancing the chakra.
This chakra’s color is orange, so wear this as a power color ( it is quite in vogue) .
Use the scents of ylang-ylang, gardenia and sandalwood. Use perfume , candles or the flowers themselves to enhance and inspire that chakra.
Jewelry and gem stones should contain orange such as orange carnelian, orange coral. Gold enhances the chakra while the moonstone cleanse.
This element is water so emotion is the element while taste is the sense. The affirmation would be “ I Feel.” ( no surprise). You could use the affirmation like , “ I FEEL an enthusiasm in my relationship” , ‘ I FEEL desirous and in touch with my creative centers”, “ I FEEL my sexuality is in tune with my Higher Natural Elements”, or “ I FEEL pretty”. HEY! That could be a song.. SING IT FOR US ROGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Sacral or Dantein Chakra
This is the 2nd chakra of the body. This is the seat of creativity and sexual potency. Creativity always is best when balanced by the Spiritual. In Tai Chi, Qi Qong and Kungfu, this is the source of energy where one pulls the energy to make kicks and punches. In tai chi, and zen meditation, this is the seat of awareness and inner energy; of inner knowing.
Its element is water and its sense if taste. ( Think of it as one tasting the waters of emotional life). It controls the organs located in the pelvis region such as the sex organs & their fluid potency, the hips, and the kidneys and bladder. It balances the yin/yang ( female/male) energies. In Traditional Chinese medicine ( TCM) the kidneys are the seat of vital energy, meaning that this is where you get your inherited resilience and life energies. This is a vital organ to support especially for men and the maintenance of potency as the get older.
The quality of the Sacral chakra is the basic primal feelings . This chakra is sensuous, desiring, desirable and sexual. It is the basis of the feeling of pleasure. Being basic, it is attuned with nature and nature's power to be creative and expressive. Personalities of this sort welcome sexual expressions and procreation. They take pleasure in relationships and are enthusiastic.
The color orange is assigned to this chakra. Thus the gem stones that enhance and support this area can be orange carnelian and coral. Gold calcite will enhance it and moonstone will cleanse .
Scents that apply to this chakra are Ylang-Ylang, sandalwood and gardenia. No surprise these are water loving plants. This is a water chakra.
Are you attracted to any of the above; The color, the Scents the gems? You might have a Sacral personality. You enjoy sex and will welcome children. Your idea of roughing it is to experience nature as long as a spa or a massage is near. You want to taste deeply the cup of life's emotions and find out all life has to offer.
Its element is water and its sense if taste. ( Think of it as one tasting the waters of emotional life). It controls the organs located in the pelvis region such as the sex organs & their fluid potency, the hips, and the kidneys and bladder. It balances the yin/yang ( female/male) energies. In Traditional Chinese medicine ( TCM) the kidneys are the seat of vital energy, meaning that this is where you get your inherited resilience and life energies. This is a vital organ to support especially for men and the maintenance of potency as the get older.
The quality of the Sacral chakra is the basic primal feelings . This chakra is sensuous, desiring, desirable and sexual. It is the basis of the feeling of pleasure. Being basic, it is attuned with nature and nature's power to be creative and expressive. Personalities of this sort welcome sexual expressions and procreation. They take pleasure in relationships and are enthusiastic.
The color orange is assigned to this chakra. Thus the gem stones that enhance and support this area can be orange carnelian and coral. Gold calcite will enhance it and moonstone will cleanse .
Scents that apply to this chakra are Ylang-Ylang, sandalwood and gardenia. No surprise these are water loving plants. This is a water chakra.
Are you attracted to any of the above; The color, the Scents the gems? You might have a Sacral personality. You enjoy sex and will welcome children. Your idea of roughing it is to experience nature as long as a spa or a massage is near. You want to taste deeply the cup of life's emotions and find out all life has to offer.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Card of the Day 7/7/08
I remember when 7/7/07 was considered either lucky or lucky depending on your spiritual point of view. People used that as a lottery number hoping for a win. I don't recall any big jack pots, however.
So what does Tarot have in store for today, 7/7/08?
Seven is a number signifying mastery and control. The irony here is that to gain true mastery, one needs to let go of the need to control and thus gain Enlightenment. So true, yet so difficult. The Empress is showing us the way to meditate on that delicate balance of control and Enlightenment. She suggests we think of our projects and work as children or young plants that need nurturing , but not smothering. Too much water kills a plant, too. Tend your issues with a mom's eye view. Watch over special needs to day , but not so much as to allow your self to be obsessed. A good mom knows when to back off.
Make some cookies, too, while you're at it. If my sister in law is reading this, my brother will love me.
So what does Tarot have in store for today, 7/7/08?
Seven is a number signifying mastery and control. The irony here is that to gain true mastery, one needs to let go of the need to control and thus gain Enlightenment. So true, yet so difficult. The Empress is showing us the way to meditate on that delicate balance of control and Enlightenment. She suggests we think of our projects and work as children or young plants that need nurturing , but not smothering. Too much water kills a plant, too. Tend your issues with a mom's eye view. Watch over special needs to day , but not so much as to allow your self to be obsessed. A good mom knows when to back off.
Make some cookies, too, while you're at it. If my sister in law is reading this, my brother will love me.
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