Notes to Myself

The solar plexus or third chakra is just above the navel. Its color is golden yellow; the sound is "Ah". The body parts associated are the adrenal glands, liver, gall bladder, small intestines and pancreas. The essence is Cinnamon. The gemstones are Citrine, Topaz and Yellow Calcite. The affirmations is, "I Can".

This is the center of personal power, the place of the ego, of passions, impulses, anger and strength. When the third chakra is out of balance you may lack confidence, be confused, experience worry, feel others are controlling your life and you may feel depressed. Physical problems may include digestive difficulties, liver problems, diabetes, nervous exhaustion, weight gain, difficulty breathing, anxiety ridden and experience food allergies.
When balanced, you may feel cheerful, outgoing, have self-respect, feel expressive, enjoy taking on new challenges, and have a strong sense of personal power. We tend to hold our emotions in this region.

Many of us are experiencing a lot of solar plexus or third chakra issues. The lack of control we are feeling may be due to the economy issues, the amount of stress we deal with on a day to day basis and the amount of things we try to juggle can be very challenging. Taking time to balance ourselves is imperative.

Taking time throughout the day to really breathe into the solar plexus is helpful. Making time to meditate daily is an excellent stress reliever. Even if you take a few minutes before bed or in the morning to place your hands on your stomach and breathe into the area. Releasing stress, worry and anxiety. Speak positive affirmations to yourself. "I am worthy of self love", "I own my power and I am willing to accept responsibility for myself in all situations" to give you a few suggestions.

Bach Flower essences, Rescue Remedy and others can be found at a health and nutrition store or Whole Food Market. A few drops under the tongue or in your water can help relax the nervous system.

Working with Crystals can be helpful as well. Placing a Citrine, Topaz or Yellow Calcite crystal on your solar plexus, in your hand or next to your bed at night can aid in balancing your energy.

Taking daily walks, drinking plenty of water, and disconnecting from the tv, radio, computer, and telephones daily are ways to re-energize yourself. Monitor your diet to see if what you are eating is agreeing with you. Getting a good's night rest is so crucial. We connect with our higher selves and replenish our Soul during sleep. When we deprive our body of its basic needs, we are doing a disservice to ourselves. I also highly recommend juicing or blending. It has such great nutritional affects on the body and digestive system.

Digestive issues are prevalent. Perhaps taking digestive enzymes with your meals. A colon cleanse seasonally is an excellent way to detox your glands and release toxins from your body. They are usually gentle on your system. You can buy a bottle of the tablets at Whole Food Market or a Health and Nutrition store. A few tablets in the morning and evening along with a healthy diet work wonders. They usually last two weeks but you can do your normal functions during the process.

We need to honor and love ourselves. Please take the time to take good care of yourself. You really deserve it. You matter as much as everyone else you are looking out for. The only thing we have the power to control is how we take care of ourselves. When we are balanced and calm, we have a much better way of perceiving and navigating our life.

Prayer

Dear God/Goddess,

I relinquish control over all the things I really don't have control over. I let go of my fears over the future. I surrender my anxiety over my feelings of being powerless.
I reclaim my power now. I am the only person who knows what is best for me. I stand up for myself and demand the very best for my efforts and abilities.

I ask the Angels to weave their presence through my thoughts and bring peace to me and my surroundings. Please show me how I can express my identity without imposing my will on others.

I am in the Presence of God. I am in harmony with all I experience. Goodness and joy are mine. I deserve them.

And so it is.

Amen.