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For many people, apprehension manifests
itself in the physical self as a potent feeling of heaviness or nausea
situated in the depths of the lower abdomen. And it is there, at the seat
of the second or sacral chakra, that we must lovingly and deliberately
confront the anxiety. By rooting down into the deepest physical reaches
of ourselves, we can cleanse ourselves of unease and replenish the space
it has left behind with tranquil awareness. Much of what we encounter in
our daily lives has the potential to awaken feelings of nervousness
within us or make us question whether we are truly in control of our
lives. When you establish a den of peace within your core, you empower
yourself to act rather than react in distressing situations. A balanced
second chakra helps you respond productively to the turmoil around you
while your inwardly directed attention steadies you.
There are many ways to restore your
strength and clear negative energy from your core. To ground yourself and
regain your emotional equilibrium, concentrate on the second chakra,
picturing it as a funnel of vivid orange light. Reach down toward that
light with your awareness, and channel your breath into the space it
occupies. As you balance the chakra, you will become more adaptive and
thus better able to stand strong when faced with rapidly changing
conditions. You can channel healing energy into your core by visualizing
the area below your belly button as an open space into which you bring in
white, loving light. Like light and air, sound can be a wonderful tool
that helps you find your center. Your voice, when drawn from your core in
the form of a deep roar or loud shout, can be the vehicle upon which your
anxiety is conveyed into the ether. Take a low stance, much like a
football player, root your feet into the Earth, and then roar like a
lion. Really feel it in your belly. It may sound silly, but chances are,
you will feel much less anxious and much more grounded in your body after
you do it.
A situation that seems hopeless when
viewed from a perspective colored by fear may become easily manageable
when approached with a serene heart and mind. As you root down into your
core, you’ll discover that the trepidation and helplessness you feel within
you is not invincible. Rather, it will respond readily to your efforts to
eradicate it, leaving you peaceful and capable of calmly handling any
challenging circumstances that arise.
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