True and Useful . . . and Kind
Seek and say what is true and useful with kindness for self and others.
The word chakra is Sanskrit for wheel or disk and according to tradition signifies one of seven basic energy centers in the body. They are thought to be spinning disks of energy that correspond to bundles of nerves, major organs, and areas of our energetic body that affect our emotional and physical well-being.
The First Chakra is located at the base of the spine, corresponding to the perineum, along the first three vertebrae, at the pelvic plexus. Also known as the Root Chakra, this energy center flows out of the sacral nerve plexus and is associated with the color red. Focusing on the First Chakra may help release…
The Fourth Chakra is located in the center of the chest. Also known as the Heart Chakra, energy in this center flows through the heart, lungs, cardiac plexus and thymus gland. It is associated with love and compassion, healing and immunity, and with the color green. Focusing on the Fourth Chakra may help release blocked…
The Seventh Chakra, also known as the Golden Crown, is located in the center and top of the head and extends to the space above. The energy in this center flows through and out of the pineal gland. It is associated with higher consciousness, spirituality, wisdom and liberation, and with the color violet (as well…
We are all challenged by the juggling act of time that only seems to intensify with each passing day. While carving out even a few minutes for a quiet internal focus might seem daunting, the need to temper life’s intensity is greater than ever. If you knew that even a few minutes of meditation could…
A Simple Meditation Focus from Thich Nhat Hanh Working with our breathing is a common meditation technique to help us focus and calm the busy chatter of our mind. Thich Nhat Hanh was a highly respected Vietnamese Buddhist monk and teacher who authored many books on meditation, including Present Moment Wonderful Moment, from which the…