Cultivating Your Crown Chakra, the Gateway to Unity ConsciousnessSkip directly to techniques for Crown chakra clearing. For each of us, it is possible to rise above the worries and confusion of daily life and have a sense of peace, harmony, unconditional love, and even bliss. It is possible to feel unity with all things, including one's "higher power." 
Clearing, balancing, and cultivating your crown chakra can help you prepare for these higher spiritual states. Highest of the seven chakras, the crown chakra is located at the top of the head. Called Sahasrara in Sanskrit, it governs spirituality, pure consciousness, transcendence, and unity with the divine. Clearing your crown chakra can help you fully connect to the Divine power, however you interpret that. Read on to learn ten ways that you can clear and cultivate this key energy center. But first: What Are the Chakras?Chakras are organs of our energy body. If you're reading this, you most likely know what they are, but in case you'd like a refresher, you can go to the Chakras main page.The Healthy ChakraA healthy chakra is open, allowing energy to flow freely both horizontally, in an exchange of energy with the universe, and vertically, connecting it with the other chakras.It's very common to have one or more chakras that is blocked or out of balance to some degree. This can cause disruptions in a person’s body, mind, spirit, and life. These disruptions can range from a sense of unwellness and unease, to more serious problems--actual dis-ease in one's body, dysfunction in one's life, and obstacles to spiritual development. To learn more about chakra blockages, go here. The Crown ChakraThe crown chakra is the highest of the seven chakras.
It is located at the top of the head (or just above). Its keywords are "transcendence" and "pure consciousness." It is associated with the colors white and purple, and the element consciousness. The seventh chakra is often pictured as a lotus flower, opening to allow spiritual awakening. The seventh chakra is an avenue to higher states of consciousness. As we develop it, we become increasingly aware of consciousness itself--the eternal part of us that is beyond ego, thought, feeling, and body. This brings more harmony and peace to our lives. When fully awakened, the crown chakra is said to confer unity-consciousness--the supra-mental understanding that separateness from anything, including God, is an illusion. The fully developed seventh chakra unifies us with the Divine Source, as well as everything else in the universe. This is said to be unimaginably blissful. The more connected we are to our spiritual source, the more harmonious our life can be. Many nagging issues may just drop away; answers to deep questions and problems seem near-by. We know our spiritual purpose, our reason for incarnation. We feel unconditional love and radiate it back out to others. We are truly liberated, and can live a life of great clarity, meaning, and value. Awakening of this chakra is said to be the last step in the evolution of human consciousness. Is Your Crown Chakra Healthy?Someone with a relatively clear, balanced, and developed crown chakra usually considers themselves a spiritual (though not necessarily religious) person. They usually spend regular time in prayer, meditation, or other devotions, and enjoy peaceful activities. They have a sense of meaning in life, and feel connected to a higher power or larger purpose, and to the rest of being in general. They may have glimpses of unity-consciousness and spiritual bliss. They radiate good-will and compassionate amusement. They are mentally stable and fairly well grounded, and although they may be indifferent to many social conventions, they still maintain their bodies and at least a few relationships.A person with a highly developed seventh chakra is usually widely recognized as an an advanced or enlightened spiritual master or teacher.
Intention Matters!Remember, when working with your subtle energy, intention matters! Before doing any of the activities above, set your intention. For example, you might set and hold a general intention for Crown chakra healing, or a more specific goal of having more peace in your life.Just make your purpose clear, perform the activity mindfully, and as you're doing it, occasionally take a moment to silently affirm that your actions are creating your intention. Using any of the activities above in conjunction with an affirmation is especially effective. Seek Professional Help IfRemember, these suggestions are not meant to replace qualified professional health care. If you have any concerns about your physical or mental health, seek the help of a qualified medical or mental health professional.A Crown Chakra BlessingMay you be at peace. May you see your true nature. May you understand that you are free. May you feel your inseparable connection to all that is, was, and will be.More About Healing the ChakrasLearn more about healing the chakras here .More Information About ChakrasFor additional general information about chakras, you can go to the Chakras main page.For more specific information about individual chakras, go to the Chakra Chart page. Information About Each of the Other ChakrasIf you are interested in in-depth information about each of the other 7 chakras and how to clear and cultivate them, here are the links:Learn how to clear and balance your root chakra (1st) and gain an unshakeable sense of security. Learn how to clear and balance your sacral chakra (2nd) and open to joy. Go from Crown Chakra to Chakras main page. Go to The Energy Healing Site home page . |
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