As we learned in everyday Physics, all things are made of matter. To the smallest subatomic particle, all matter exists in a vibrational state – that is, all particles vibrate at different rates of speed. This is what creates the “state” of all form. This is what creates ENERGY. These vibrations, this energy, can be scientifically calibrated – and is constantly being studied by scientists. When the normal vibrational pattern is interrupted for some reason, an “abnormality” occurs. Scientists spend untold hours studying these abnormalities, looking for explanations and “cures”.
Abnormalities in fish, for instance, are studied and causes tracked to some invasive species of plant or fluctuation in water temperature or makeup. These are possible outside sources of vibrational interruption – the cells which make up that fish do not vibrate at the same rate as when they are “normal and healthy”.
The water may heat due to higher air temperatures. If the heat is short-lived, the cells in the fish expand (a movement caused by a change in each individual cell’s vibration) for a short time, their blood and respiration (gills) change their rate of speed. This is a temporary state and these changes stop when the heat leaves the water, and the fish returns to its “normal” state. If, however, the heat is increased long-term (as with global warming), the fish cannot maintain the changes required to tolerate this long-term increase, and die after a tolerated short-term change. This theory can be applied to fish, birds, plants – all living creatures. It all tracks down to our vibrational state – our ENERGY.
Following are basic guidelines for the Chakra system and their role in spiritual, mental, emotional and physical health.
First / Root Chakra:
Grounding energy center. Keeps your feet on the ground and your mind focused on the physical. Also focuses our mind and supports our creativity.
Physically, our reproductive organs and sexuality.
Problems with imbalance: Hip, leg, lower back and sexual organ disorders. Problems with feet, bones, legs, colon, weight.
Blockage can create fearfulness about security and survival, feeling of being ungrounded, not belonging or being tied down, lacking imagination, not dreaming, being overly practical, the inability to let go of people or situations.
Earth element with colors including black, brown and red.
Second / Sacral Chakra:
Relationship center. Controls social relationships and vitality.
Physically, lower intestines and digestive system.
Problems with imbalance: Kidneys, lower back, bowel problems, muscle spasms, reproductive system problems and urinary tract problems.
Blockage can create emotional coldness, low energy and libido, difficulty experiencing joy and changing, guilt, and extreme focus on physical pleasure.
Water element associated with the color orange.
Third / Solar Plexis Chakra:
Emotional balance, personal power and metabolism, willpower. Anger, hurt and upset register here.
Blockage can create a lack of confidence, lack of self-esteem or misuse of power, dominance, difficulty in reaching goals.
Fire element associated with the color yellow.
Fourth / Heart Chakra:
Love center. Controls feelings and thoughts, compassion.
Physically, heart, circulatory and respiratory systems.
Problems with imbalance: heart problems, blood pressure, insomnia, breathing problems.
Blockage can create loneliness, difficulty accepting or giving love, lack of compassion, lack of a sense of connection to higher power or nature, sorrow which can’t be explained or remedied, lack of emotional fulfillment.
Air element associated with colors green & pink.
Fifth / Throat Chakra:
Energy center for communication and creativity.
Physically, thymus and thyroid.
Problems with imbalance: Hyper or hypothyroid, skin irritations, ear infections, sore throats, inflammation, neck, shoulder and back pain.
Blockage can create inconsistent communication, deceptive or manipulative behavior.
Sound element with color blue.
Sixth / Third Eye Chakra:
Intuition and our senses, psychic energy center. Serves as our link to higher energies and our dream world.
Physically, head.
Problems with imbalance: headaches, blurry vision, blindness and eyestrain.
Blockages can create a lack of imagination, vision, concentration, intuition, distorted vision, delusional thought and behavior, an over-reliance on logic and intellect.
Light element with color purple.
Seventh / Crown Chakra:
Center of knowledge, information, and understanding. Serves as our spiritual center and link to our higher selves.
Physically, head and nervous system.
Problems with imbalance include migraine, headaches and depression.
Blockage can create an ungrounded, spacey, indecisive feeling, difficulty in finishing tasks, lack of common sense, depression, confusion, a feeling of being cut off spiritually, a deep sense of meaninglessness and alienation or, alternatively, feelings of grandiose, problems with cognition and mental illness.
Thought element with colors of white, deep violet or complete lack of any color (clear).
Running your own energies through your Chakras daily (or even twice a day) helps keep your energies clear and flowing smoothly. This aids your own body in healing physically, as well as your emotions and psyche, and keeps you in the best possible health. Once you have developed the “habit”, it will be easier to concentrate or spend more time on the Chakras needing your attention the most.
Do make running your energies a habit. You’ll find you have more energy and feel more balanced – you WILL notice the difference in a short amount of time!!
