ANJA - Throat Chakra Meditation

This is a short visualization meditation. It is one of my favorite meditations, as I have had some problems in the past with talking a LOT. It doesn't creep up very often anymore, but I still practice this meditation to keep it in check. I cycle through all of the meditations for the same reason.

If you have read the previous four chakra meditations, you know the preparation for meditation, so you should follow that routine.  Perform the relaxation technique of your choice.  When you are fully relaxed, and have rested in the quiet spot for a while; begin.

Visualize your throat, and imagine that with each inward breath you can feel the chakra being cleansed.  Take a few breaths now and feel that cleansing energy purify this chakra….Now visualize a ball of blue energy forming in your throat, right at the chakra point.  Breathe into that blue ball of energy.  With each breath the energy expands…it grows to encompass your whole body…..Feel it expand into your outer environment…  Feel the power of this chakra….  Feel your ability to speak your truth….Feel the joy that you get when letting others speak their truth… Remember you don’t have to believe their truth, just afford them the opportunity to express it….Who knows, you may find their truth ringing true for you….Take what truth rings true, and leave behind those that do not match your vibration….One person’s truth is not always another’s truth.  Feel the power that expressing your truth, and listening to other’s truths gives you.  Feel the power of this exchange radiating into the throat chakra… Mentally shout; “Free at last, Free at last, thank God/dess almighty I’m free at last”…..Feel the joy of those word flood your body with the tingle of energy, as you know that you can speak your truth.  You can speak up for yourself with the clear blue energy that radiates from this chakra.  You deserve to express yourself, and to be heard…..Just relax in this energy for a while……..

Bring yourself out of this meditation in whatever manner suits you.

If you enjoyed this meditation please leave a comment and tell me what you liked best about it.

I've Always Been Told, Speculation on Existence

I was meditating on my long held belief that I am like a corpuscle in the body of God. I stumbled into the thought of the saying, "As above, So below." Then I made a crash into the "A Course in Miracles" teaching that we are all one." That there is only one existing entity, and we are all loving extensions of it." Our separation started with a mere thought of separation, but that we have NEVER actually left the body of God; and this is were the wheels seemed to fall off the wagon for me.

How is it possible to feel so separate without their being distance, and then science came to my rescue. As we learn more and more about matter and space, read a distance between two objects within a seemingly solid object, we realize that there is nothing that is truly solid. We have learned that there is far more empty space in everything than there appears to be to the naked eyes. This is true of all seemingly "solid" objects. Hiccup, new thought. Well then I decided to look at the body of God again in this light.

Our own bodies make an excellent example of how things exist, as all one. Remember, "As above, so below."  Our bodies are comprised of many different cells, all separate with specific functions, but all part of the same entity, Me. Uh Oh! Here I ran into a long held childhood belief that I am a corpuscle in the body of God. This closed the circle for me. This is how I believe we exist. We probably are functioning in a different mode than a corpuscle, but the example is solid. Separate functions, with one goal. We are all as necessary to the function of the body, and as we are all pieces of the body of God, we have to be perfect also. God's creations can not be otherwise. As God is perfection, his creations cannot be otherwise. We are all one in the body of God. There are many who have forgotten who and what they are. In fact, many more have forgotten than remember now.

I'm living in the time when it is important for me to remember who I am, and why I am here in this illusion of a world. My time of separation is coming to an end, I will soon make a decision to return to my real existence. The existence that is the body of God, in pure joy and harmony for eternity.

Namaste

Nothing But Love

In a world that is always pointing out how much you can improve yourself by being something that you are not by buying a specific brand of thing.  It is easy to slip into the insanity of the belief that things can make us better. There are always stumbling blocks that our ego observes, and pokes you in the illusion of pride.

I was reading some Facebook posts, and observed that a comment that I made was the only one that the original poster had not clicked the like on. My ego got all offended, and was about to make some remark about it. Fortunately, the holy spirit knocked me upside the head. In a clear voice said, "In a world of illusion how can this matter. In a world of love, it is irrelevant. In reality there is only love and forgiveness, and the only one you must forgive in this instance is yourself, for falling into the ego trap." The other party whether they purposely meant to slight me or not, is in no way responsible for you egoistic reaction to the seeming slight.  As a friend of mine once pointed out, "this is your seeming", and this rings true in this instance. It is only my own crap.

So, in this world of illusion, I need to practice the lesson defined by the holy spirit teacher.

In a world of illusion how can seeming slights by others matter? The only thing that is real is love.  I only need to love, and forgive myself for falling into the ego trap so easily.

It is getting easier for me to see these traps before I act on my knee jerk reactions. I look forward to the day when it will be impossible for me to have a knee jerk reaction. The consequences of my suffering are becoming far less pronounced as I learn how to see with the eyes of the holy spirit within me. It is easy to check in, and get the advice of the teacher. To feel the love pour out.  As the old saying goes, practice makes perfect. The more I do this, the easier it becomes.

To all children of god, her is my love.

Namaste 

It's All Perspective Friday-None of Us Live in the Same World

Nothing real can be threatened, nothing real exists (A Course in Miracles)

The perceptions that we live in the same world is an illusion. One always assumes that everyone perceives the world in the same way, but how can this be true. The Christians see a world built by Jehovah, the Hindu's see a world created by Lord Brahma, and other religions have different creator deities, then how can it be that we live in the same world. It is even more complex than that, since we all create our own perception of the world.

I wrote earlier about some perceptions of death, and each of use creates our perception based on how we perceive the circumstances surrounding us. There will be as many worlds as there are beings perceiving it. This is how calamity can be created. When others can create a similar perception of something, and they think that others must surely perceive it the same way, spells disaster. I don't like to point out to those folks just how widely different the perceptions of the same belief is between those who "believe" can be. However, that is true. I experimented a lot with this for some time. questioning people that were holding with specific beliefs, and they had vastly varying perceptions of what they believe we a fixed set of rules, beliefs, and/or scientific "facts".

The world you live in is deeply your own creation. The ego reacts to all sorts of impetus, and it's protection mode sounds solid to our minds. However, when you question these beliefs, you find that they are thin like air. They are easily blown away by another perception that seems similar. Look how often the medical world will overturn solid medical practices when new "evidence" is presented that refutes long held beliefs. This will always continue to happen to us as long as we ignore our inner wisdom, and cling to ego belief systems.

Nothing real can be threatened; nothing real exists. (A Course In Miracles)  When we give ego the lead, the world is ALL our individual perception, and none of us live in the same world. We cannot come together until we recognize that everyone here was created by God extending his love to create us.  We are all created from the same source, and showered with the complete, unconditional love of our creator. He loves us regardless of our current perception of our existence.

I am that I am
Namaste

Anja—Brow Chakra Meditation

Visualizations used in this meditation explained.  You will need to know the definition and location of the Sushumna (Sukshumna) nadi, which closely correlates with the spinal cord.  The website listed below has several articles on the sushumna nadi.  However, all the articles give more information than is really required for this meditation, but it is always good to understand what the Nadis are.  You also need to understand what a vortex is.

Sushumna Nadi

A vortex is similar to the action that you find when you drain the water from the bathtub.  It moves in a circular motion and is shaped like a cone.  A vortex draws things down into it.  The chakra vortex draws energy from things from the outside such as people, animals, plants and the universe.  Have you ever noticed how some people just seem to suck the life out of you?  Well this is how the energy is being drawn away from you.  So when visualizing this vortex, the action is one of a vortex like the water, with the large end exiting your forehead, and the small end connected into the sushumna (spinal cord).

Intuition Building

As with any type of meditation try to perform this meditation when you won’t be disturbed.  Turn the phone off or down, make sure the children are occupied or in bed.  Find a comfortable position either sitting in lotus position, lying on the floor or bed, or in a reclining chair.  Play soft soothing music.  Use the aroma therapy recommendations for this chakra, or burn incense of the appropriate variety to match the aroma therapy recommendations.

Begin relaxation by tensing each muscle group, starting with the feet, then the calf of the leg, moving up to the head.  Relaxing, releasing each muscle goup completely.  Feel it relax into the surface that it is touching.  

Visualize the two wing symbol of this chakra.  See the indigo color.  Visualize this chakra in the middle of your forehead in the area of the third-eye…………..  Feel the color slowly spread and fill the chakra……..  Feel the vortex of the chakra fill with the color as it spins steadily.  Feel the indigo color completely fill your head, and connect with sushumna…  Feel the violet from the crown chakra flow down the sushumna, and the blue from the throat chakra rise up to meet in the indigo of the third-eye………  Feel the pulsing of the chakra as it spins………..

Know that the third-eye chakra is there for vision the same as your other two eyes.  The difference is that this eye looks inward.  This is the source of your intuition, you inner knowing.  This is a method of connection with that which is eternal in you. This is your connection to your higher self.  You use it to look deep inside yourself for the answers that are surely there.  It is there to offer insight, clairvoyance, and answers to the questions of the universe.

Do this or other meditation regularly.  Keep the third-eye sharp as an eagle’s eye.

It's All Perception-Friday

Perception is everything and colors everything we look at. People will have different perceptions of the same event. Which ones are right?? They are all right, because our perception of the world is what is true for us. However, you can change your perception from one that is negative and painful, to one that is positive and blessed.

The most difficult change of perception came for me when my mother passed. My immediate reaction was pain and grief. I felt abandon by God, how could he take her from me. However, the nurse in the room with us said, "you know your mother was a saint, and you know she is in good hands." My whole world shifted at that stage. Yes, she is in a good place. She has only shifted out of a form that no longer served her.

Many people find my attitude disrespectful. They feel that I should grieve for the rest of my life for her, but how could I wish her back to her body. What would ever possess me to make me think that she would be better off here? The reason I was grieving was strictly my own selfishness, as I really do miss her, but certainly not enough to wish her back to this life. On All Hallows Eve we celebrate her life, and remember the good time, and bad times, but it is always a positive perception. I sometime think I hear her speak to me, and it is always a happy thought. I know we will meet again.

Namaste

Ajna-Brow Chakra Practices

I did link the poses to the Yoga Journal description. I linked the exercises to the Holistic Online explanations. Those links are mine, and considered safe by me. Other links are not mine.

Yoga Poses for AJNA

Before you begin any practice program consult your doctor. It is not imperative that you perform these poses, other activities will suffice. Read the contraindications for the poses at the link provided. Avoid those that would not be of benefit to you.

Corpse Pose

Head to knee pose—Janu Sirasana

The downward dog pose—Adho Mukha Svanasana

Bridge Pose—Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

Mountain Pose—Tadasana

Tree Pose—Vrksasana

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose—Ardha Matsyendrasana

Eagle Pose—Garudasana

Before you begin any exercise program consult your doctor. It is not imperative that you perform these poses, other activities will suffice. Read the contraindications for the poses at the link provided. Avoid those that would not be of benefit to you.

Activity for AJNA

Eye Exercises

Alt. Nostril Breathing

Aromatherapy

Essential Oils

Cajeput

Lemongrass

Violet

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)

Jasmine (Jasminum officinale or J. Grandiflorum)

Lemon (Citrus Limonum)

Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis, R. coronarium)

Remember to buy oils that appeal to you, use your intuition to choose the one that is right for you.

Methods for dispersing

Hot melted candle wax (unscented candle of course).  Don’t get oil in flame, just drop on top of melted wax.

In simmering (not boiling) water

Candle Diffuser

For a luxurious bath add 8 drops violet oil and 4 oz of cream to the bath water.  Do this a couple times a week mix cajeput and violet oil with a teaspoon of almond or jojoba oil.  Use your index finger and middle finger to massage this into your forehead/third-eye area.  Do not use any of the other oils for this.

Warning—Do not use if you have allergies.  This is a nice thing to do, but not imperative

Quick Meditation

This practice is called Trataka which means steady gazing. It is a very simple and beautiful meditation technique.  If you are epileptic do not use the candle or other lighted object for this method.  Find a nice star chart and use that.

Method

Use a candle or any other object of choice can be used. For the candle or other light the room should be completely dark.  If you are using another object make sure it is light up.  Set the candle or other object at 3 foot distance, and at a level with the eyes.  Make sure you are sitting comfortably, spine straight, relaxed, legs crossed or in lotus position, place the hands on the knees palms up. If you are in a chair do not cross your legs.

Start with your eyes shut.  I like to have the room darkened except for the candle flame. Take 4 deep breaths. Open your eyes.  Steadily gaze at the candle/object with the eyes open, you may blink when necessary. When your eyes get tired, close them.  With the eyes closed look up at the brow chakra.  See the flame and the colors.  The after image in the mind is used for gazing. Try not to move through out the practice. Relax your breath, let it lengthen, deepen. After about 10-20 minutes or longer if possible, open your eyes.  Rub your hands together vigorously to create a warm sensation. Place the heels of your hands over your eye sockets, and rest your fingers on your forehead over your third eye.  Hold this position while you hands cool down.

Benefits of the Practice

• It improves the optic function, both external and internal, such as poor eyesight and visualization abilities
• It helps develop concentration and mental resolve
• Develops the ability to maintain single-pointedness in amongst the noise and distractions of daily life
• Develops the ability to connect with that which is eternal in all of us. The watcher will awaken, and provide you with the ability to "see" or understand what and who you really are, and connect you with the power of creation.

Other Fun Things

Go to the library and check out a Magic Eye book by Magic Eye, Inc., Mark Grossman.  Look for images.