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Recently, while considering the chakras,
I wondered, “How many people know what a chakra is?
Are they aware that a chakra, is an energy centre, who’s
state, affects our state of being?”
There are seven chakras, and one night, I awoke with the inspiration,
‘The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World!’ I knew
that ‘the Chakras’, were somehow connected to
‘the Wonders’. After researching the ‘Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World’, I learnt two things –
Although
six no longer physically exist, each Wonder still resonates
a strong energy where it once stood. Each Wonder correlates
with a particular chakra, proving that everything and everyone
is somehow connected.
We,
as human beings, and those ‘Wonders’, are made
up of energy – powerful yet subtle. Energy exists with
or without the solidity of physical matter, but physical matter
cannot exist without energy.
The
state of ‘dis-ease’ is caused by energy blockage.
When energy does not flow freely within us, it can create
pain and a general sense of unwellness. Our Chakras, meaning
‘spinning wheels’, are simply the centres in which
energy is ‘housed’, and distributed to other parts
of our Being. They can close down due to stress, and this
in turn can create disease. The Chakras take in Universal
energy, and transmute it to a level that our bodies can use,
to heal any imbalances.
Belief
systems and negative thinking play a big part in the functioning
of our Chakras, and any imbalances can be healed, by way of
colour visualization and positive affirmations.
There
are seven main chakras within the human body, each with a
particular colour, connected to certain emotions.
The
Base Chakra is the first of the seven. It is located below
the pelvic floor, is red in colour and when balanced, fills
you with a sense of being fully grounded, and present in the
‘now’. Imbalances in the Base Chakra affect the
physical body. It is linked to the solid aspects of bone,
muscle and flesh. If there is disease in the solid parts of
the body, the origins may be traced back to the problems connected
with the Base, such as self-esteem, self-acceptance and survival
issues. Resulting problems, can manifest in painful hips,
legs and feet, which can deplete energy within the body.
The
‘Seven Wonders’ parallel to the Base Chakra, is
the ‘Hanging Gardens of Babylon’. King Nebuchadnezzar,
who ruled the city of Babylon for 43 years, began building
the Garden in 605BC as a gift for his homesick wife, who had
come from a green, rugged and mountainous land. He hoped that
the Garden, would help feel more at home and ‘grounded’.
Thus, we have the correlation between the ‘Base Chakra’
and the energy of ‘Hanging Gardens of Babylon’.
Colour
visualization, is a great tool for healing and balancing the
chakras. With the Base Chakra, begin by drawing in white light
to clear, and then red light to replenish. Positive affirmations
are powerful, especially when used in conjunction with colour
healing. Some suggested Base chakra affirmations are –
“Mother
earth supports and nurtures me with love”
“All is very, very well in my world”
“I
am filled with health and vitality”.
The
second chakra, is known as the Spleen Chakra. It is located
in the lower stomach area, is orange in colour, and is connected
with the Base. When the Base chakra is filled with a sense
of being ‘good enough’ and grounded, one of its
gifts to the Spleen Chakra, is a feeling of high self worth.
If the foundations of security have not been laid at Base
level, then this will cause imbalance and blockage in the
Spleen chakra. Consciousness of sexuality and sexual choices
are related to the Spleen chakra, as well as the acceptance
of what it means, to be a woman or man in our culture. Blockages
in the Spleen can begin to take place as a child, if one is
held back from creating in some way. As a result, you can
grow up feeling unaccepted, and lack the courage to take risks.
The
‘Seven Wonders’ parallel matching the Spleen chakra,
is the ‘Temple of
Artemis.’
It was a shrine to the Goddess of Artemis, said to be built
around 800BC.
Artemis
was the goddess of fertility and birth. This correlates with
the creative energy,of the Spleen chakra.
Healing
any imbalances in the Spleen chakra can be done by visualizing
the colour white, as it fills and clears the chakra, followed
by orange to replenish. The following affirmations can be
used to assist the healing –
“I
create my own reality with love”
“I love and approve of myself”
“I
am loved and supported by all the people in my life”.
The
third of the seven chakras is the Solar Plexus chakra. It
is yellow in colour, located just below the breastbone, and
is the center of self-identity and self worth. Healing of
the Solar Plexus, can assist in releasing anger related issues,
due to the limitations that may have been placed on you, while
growing up.
The
‘Seven Wonders’ match is ‘The Colossus of
Rhodes’, which carries with it the energy of survival,
and was a symbol of the city being an important economic center
in the Ancient World. It ruled economic decisions for the
island of Rhodes. This parallels the intuitive decisions made
when the Solar Plexus chakra is well balanced.
To
balance the Solar Plexus chakra, fill it with white light
to clear and yellow light to strengthen. In some cases, this
can help to alleviate and prevent stress breakdowns. The following
are helpful affirmations –
“I
am a beloved child of God”
“I am filled with clarity of mind and I make decisions
that are for my highest good”
“I now and always live the life I am meant to live,
in love and compassion”.
The
Heart chakra is the fourth of the seven chakras. It is located
in the heart center above the Solar Plexus, and is green in
colour. Imbalances can occur in this chakra as a result of
taking on responsibility of others, and neglecting your own
needs. This can happen at an early age, should a child take
on responsibility for family members. As a carer, the child
forgets to ‘play’ and the Heart chakra can close
down. At a physical level, it can trigger asthma and allergic
conditions.
The
‘Seven Wonders’ match for the Heart chakra is
‘The Maussoleum of Halicarnassus’. The city of
Halicarnassus, was ruled by Hecatomnus, who died in 377BC,
and left control of the Kingdom to his son, Mausolus. He and
his queen, Artemisia, then ruled for 24 years. The beautiful
Maussoleum was built, in honour of Hecatomnus, and statues
of Mausolus and his beloved Queen Artemisia, stood within
the pinnacles. The energy of this ‘Wonder’ is
love.
When
the Heart chakra is functioning normally, one is usually very
good at loving. It is the central chakra and the meeting place
for the energies. This energy centre when balanced, gives
you the feeling of peace with yourself, and the environment.
One method of healing, is to clear the chakra with white light
and then bring green light in to replenish. Affirmations to
assist are –
“I
am an expression of unconditional love”
“I open myself to the good that exists in every human
being”
“I open myself to the Divine and I am richly blessed”.
The
fifth chakra is the Throat chakra. It is blue in colour, and
is the centre of creative expression. It is linked with the
Spleen chakra, in that any self-esteem issues will block both
the Spleen and Throat chakra. For example, holding back from
expressing a talent can cause blockage in the Spleen chakra.
This is because such suppression can fill you with a sense
of low self worth. Both chakras need to be cleansed and replenished
with colour.
The
correlating ‘Wonder’ for the Throat chakra is
‘The Statue of Zeus’. Its energy is that of expression
and creativity. On a physical level, the Olympics, which were
first started in 776BC, were held at the shrine of Zeus, and
were a true expression of creativity and competitiveness.
Though the temple and statue were destroyed, the stadium now
stands at the site.
Keeping
in mind that the Throat chakra is strongly linked with the
Spleen chakra, it is important to work with both when healing.
For the Throat, draw white light in for clearing, and the
colour blue to strengthen. The following affirmations can
assist –
“I
communicate freely in truth and love”
“I am free to be me”
“I express my passion, and live my life purpose, with
ease and grace”.
The
sixth chakra is the Third Eye chakra. This energy centre is
indigo coloured, and located in the middle of the forehead.
A well-balanced and open Third Eye chakra, brings about a
feeling of completeness, inspiration and insight. It is linked
to the Solar Plexus chakra, because both have a connection
with light and vision. Third Eye imbalances can often result
in suffering from guilt. Balancing any Third Eye blockages,
helps strengthen the relationship between the personality
and the spirit.
‘The
great Pyramids of Giza’ is, at the age of 4500 years
old, the only one of the Seven Wonders still standing, and
resonates most strongly with the ‘Third Eye chakra’.
Both carry the energy of ‘observation’ and ‘seeing
beyond’.
The
Pyramid was set up as an astronomical observatory and until
the 19th century, was the tallest building in the world. The
correlation between the Pyramids and the Third Eye Chakra,
is the energy of strength and insight. We, as humans, can
achieve this by maintaining a state of balance and well-being.
It enables us to see true beauty, and helps to keep man made
structures in balance and harmony with nature.
To
heal any Third Eye blockages, bring through white light to
clear, followed by indigo (dark blue/purple) to strengthen
and open the chakra. Try these affirmations to assist –
“I
see all things with insight and inspiration”
There is beauty in all that I see”
“I am divinely guided in every moment, and in all areas
of my life”.
The
seventh chakra is the Crown. It is located at the crown of
the head, and is violet in colour. Connected with the Third
Eye chakra, a state of bliss can be achieved through opening
and healing both, leaving you with a sense of oneness in Mind,
Body and Spirit. States of confusion are usually a result
of blockages in these chakras. Balancing them unblocks the
channels, allowing in the flow of light, strength, clarity
and joy, from Divine Source.
The
final of the ‘Seven Wonders’ that correlates with
the Crown Chakra is ‘The Great Pharos Lighthouse’.
Both carry the energy of being the ‘Entrance of Light’.
The Pharos was the Great Lighthouse of Alexandria, built in
290BC, and was a means to guide many trade ships into the
busy harbours. So too, the Crown Chakra is the entrance, through
which divine light can travel into our Being. This enables
healing to take place wherever it is needed.
To
maintain balance in the Crown, bring down white light to clear,
and violet light to replenish. Affirmations, which can enhance
the healing are –
“I
am one with all and all is one with me”
“I am divinely inspired to live as I am meant to live”
“I see the truth in all and all is love”.
Colour
visualization is a very effective way to heal the Chakras,
along with the power of positive affirmations. All chakras
are connected in some way, and an imbalance in one can affect
another. Rebalancing one chakra, can bring about the healing
in another.
This
brings me to a very important and final point…that everything
and everyone is connected. Our Chakras, all Human Beings,
and yes, even The Seven Wonders of the World, are connected.
It is only physical matter, that creates the illusion of separateness.
In essence, there is only love, and this love is channeled
down as a form of energy, into our Being. It can heal any
imbalances and blockages that we carry. As we travel through
life, there are always going to be shakeups and readjustments.
With the knowledge of self-healing, we can find the strength
to work it through.
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