Tag: chakras

  • Tuning In in India

    In India, I experience the gamut: giddy laughter, loving kindness from strangers, heart connection, unexpected friendships, communion with cows, encounters with monkeys, blaring horns, sublime sunsets. What I don’t think I have conveyed is the journey within to deep stillness – the Gift of Presence – that has been my India. Words really don’t do…

  • Chakra Series – 5th Chakra

    Vishuddha – Throat Chakra – Sound, Creative identity, (self-expression) This is the chakra located at the throat and is related to communication and creativity.  When open, you are free to speak your mind, express yourself fluently, and feel as if you have a right to your voice.  I’ve been hesitant to write about the 5th…

  • Chakra Series – 3rd Chakra

      There is a force within that gives you life – Seek that. In your body there lies a priceless jewel – Seek that. Oh, Wandering Sufi, if you are in search of the greatest treasure, don’t look outside, Look within, and seek That.    -Rumi There is a warrior quality to the third chakra.  …

  • Chakra Series – 2nd Chakra

    And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.  – Kahlil Gibran The second chakra is about pleasure, sensuality, touch, sexuality, creativity, fire, passion, life.   Its essence is water.  When open, there is an openeess to intimacy, an ability to express oneself freely,…