Chakras

I'm not quite sure how and why I stumbled on chakras on the Internet not so very long ago, but when I did, I knew.  I knew that I had found the last piece that I was looking for.  But before I tell you what that last piece was, let me tell you a bit about chakras, just in case you don't know.  

There are 7 main chakras or energy points in the body as seen above.  Each point represents a different aspect of our being and from these points, the energies flow within our bodies and they are all connected.   It is important to keep them open so that they can flow for if there are any blockages, it can lead to illness.  But if they are opened too much, it can also lead to an unhealthy state of mind.  It's all about balance.  So what are these 7 energy points?

1.  The Root Chakra (red):  This represents our foundation or feeling of being grounded.

2.  The Sacral Chakra (orange):  This represents our ability to accept others and new experiences.

3.  The Solar Plexis (yellow):  This represents our ability to be self-confident and in-control of our lives.

4.  The Heart Chakra (green):  This represents our ability to love.

5.  The Throat Chakra (blue):  This represents our ability to communicate.

6.  The Third Eye Chakra (indigo):  This represents our ability to see the big picture.

7.  The Crown (violet):  This represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually.


I have not delved deeper into chakras, but I do enjoy yoga which is connected deeply with the beliefs of the chakras.  So, it was interesting to learn a bit more about them.  And even though it was only at the surface level, there were many connections that I could make myself in my own journey and how I have grown in the past few years.  It was that discovery which led to me finally find the last piece, a bead for the last space that I had left on my charm bracelet.

I had known for quite some time that I had wanted a bead to represent "The Process."  I even bought a bead last fall that was supposed to have the colors of the rainbow, but when I received it, it wasn't even close and I returned it.  When I saw this one, it was even better.  The Process... It is a journey that cannot be avoided.  You never know what life is going to throw along the way, it varies just like the colors of the rainbow.  And just like the chakras... it is fluid.  There are connections and lessons to be learned.  And when you get the chance to step out for just a moment, hopefully you will find that it is within the process that you are creating the masterpiece of which it is your life.