What’s Self-Discovery
Self-discovery is about increasing your exposure to new things to gain insights into yourself and your character. For some, it opens a doorway for desired change. But, the real power of self-discovery lies in what you do with what you discover.
Curiosity and a drive to experience, learn, and grow are good things in their own right. According to Dr. Sahay, a neuroscientist at Massachusetts General Hospital, it generates new neurons and can enhance cognitive function. Still, the power of self-discovery is less about exploration and observation. It’s about the ability to assess the observations and their potential in light of a clear and objective sense and assessment of yourself.
How The Solar Plexus (3rd) Chakra Relates To Self-Discovery
It’s important to note right at the start that no chakra operates independently from the others. In other words, our wholeness stems from the whole. For example, dysfunction can cause one chakra to dominate or submit to the pressures of one or more other chakras. Plus subtle energy is constantly shifting. But, the parts still matter. In particular, the solar plexus (third chakra) with its unique sphere of influence has a primary role related to self-discovery.
Attributes Of the Solar Plexus Chakra
This chakra influences how we see ourselves in the world and our view of how others see us. It does so through its curious and reflective nature, which makes a critical contribution to self-definition, self-esteem, confidence, ego identity, personal power, and willpower. These functions are critical to self-awareness, self-reflection, and self-assessment; and thus, to self-discovery.
Governed by the fire element, the solar plexus, is a source of personal power and/or agency. Its fire helps us to prioritize, set goals, decide what needs to be done, establish plans, and get going. In sum, the third chakra is hard at work starting from preception right through transformation.
The Solar Plexus Chakra Relationship With Other Chakras
In a sense, the solar plexus acts as a clearinghouse for information from all the other chakras. It reads the energy and physical signs of the first and second chakras. And, it draws upon the sentiment, purpose, wisdom, and reasoning residing in the fourth through seventh chakras.
For instance, the solar plexus chakra can transform our current patterns of reactivity and struggle associated with unbalanced root and sacral obsessions and dysfunctions such as security, survival, fear, victimization, loneliness, vanity, and eating disorders. It does this by integrating the purpose, aspirations, compassion, and wisdom of the other higher chakras. When well-functioning, it can entrain the first two chakras so as to encourage conscious reflective action in place of reactive, habitual, instinctual, or obsessively externally focused reactions.
A Balanced Solar Plexus Chakra Is A Source of Power
The character of a Well-Balance Solar Plexus Chakra
If we have a vital and balanced solar plexus chakra, we have a strong and clear sense of self and self-worth. Largely due to our self-assuredness and clarity, we’re able to make healthy, life-affirming choices; exert control over our lives; manifest our intentions; as well as take responsibility for our actions.
With a balanced solar plexus chakra, we have a thirst for knowledge and a strong intellect. We’re curious about our surroundings and astute about opportunities. We gather, analyze, and articulate knowledge, information, and our experiences.
Taking all of these attributes into consideration highlights how a balanced or well-functioning solar plexus can empower self-discovery and affect desired changes or transformations.
The character of an Imbalanced Solar Plexus Chakra
If we have dysfunction or imbalance in our 3rd chakra, we can be self-critical, confused, or suffer internal conflict over our life purpose and what we can expect from life. Consequently, the self-discovery process gets muddled.
In addition, we may tend to be more agitated or lethargic in nature, depending on the quality of the energy and whether we have an energy excess or deficit. For example, excessive outwardly oriented energy causes overthinking and anger. In contrast, excessive inwardly oriented energy cultivates doubt and feelings of powerlessness, hopelessness, pessimism, frustration, and depression. None of these mental and emotional states support objectivity, constructive response, and empowerment.
Tips On Toning Your Solar Plexus Chakra to Tap Into the Power of Self-Discovery
So, now that you have a good idea about how the third chakra contributes to the power of self-discovery, you might be thinking about how can you balance or tone it and reap the benefits.
There are many ways to tone this chakra, some take time and effort. But, let’s look at three simple things you can do immediately and without additional effort or cost.
- Diet – Since the solar plexus is tied to the digestive system, consider favoring clean, healthy foods while disfavoring processed, unhealthy ones. Pay attention to your body and how it feels as you make these adjustments.
- Chant the third chakra bija (mantra), Ram – Chakras are energy or vibrational centers. As such, they respond and entrain to sound, which is also vibration. Use a lower tone and let the sound roll out with your exhale. Save time and chant (i.e., vocalize) Ram while you meditate, take a shower, cook, etc.
- Twists and stretches of the waist and mid-region – The solar plexus is located in the center of your abdomen at your stomach and above your belly button. Twists and stretches in this area help tone the chakra.
In addition, consider these three simple practices. You can diffuse chakra-specific quality essential oils, for the solar plexus chakra essential oils. Tone the third chakra with a tuning fork that resonates at the natural frequency of the solar plexus. Receive energy healing.
If You’re Interested In More Information Or Help Related To Self-Discovery Or Toning Your Chakras, See:
- My mind-body-spirit blog post under the search category of Transform Yourself
- Self Discover Journal Prompts For Greater Introspection
- Energy Healing services
- Personal Growth, Natural Healing, and Wellness Workshops
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