In the last few articles we've taken a look at the way we can balance the first and the second chakra, respectively. Moving up the energetic ladder to balance the the third chakra, it becomes a lesson in learning about our own ego, and creating a healthy sense of honoring oneself.
As an extension of the second chakra, getting to know ourselves in the third chakra sense is also about nurturing our gifts. Taken one step further, however, it becomes more about doing this through the energy of our personal strengths. To do this, we must first uncover what energies are within our third chakra. To find out, in this article we'll have a look at two steps you can use to discover your personal strength and self esteem. Finally, I'll share with you a few leading questions you can ask yourself to help solidify your answers. The goal here is to get comfortable with discovering where your energy is at all times, and if it is leaking, to recognize what is causing you to lose power.
Step One: Ask yourself how you define your own personal strengths.
Ask: What strengths do I have that are personal to me? Again, this is an extension of the work we did when discovering the second chakra. As you continue learning about your creativity and personal gifts, you can take this idea of strength one step further. Here our goal is to identify how our strength evolves into those things we manifest that give us self-esteem.
Here's an example. My writing talent was never nurtured by my early educators. Therefore, I spent a significant amount of time "hiding" my gift instead of feeling confident about it. This is where my own gift took away from my energy. Yet, by uncovering this gift and giving myself permission to trust in myself and my own voice, I eventually was able to overcome my burden and showcase my talent. In doing so, I called my energy home and created a significant and inspiring energy boost!
Ask yourself: Are there any gifts that I am hiding that could be contributing to an energy depletion instead of an energy infusion?
Step Two: Learn to be 100% honest with yourself
Can you be honest with yourself without stretching the truth? Can you be honest with others, if called upon? People may not always ask you for your opinion - yet if called, can you be honest and fair with others? These are important, yet subjective matters which pertain to the notion of our own self-esteem.
Here's why: To be strong means to be able to be honest with ourselves. It is also important to learn to accept constructive criticism while still maintaining an energetic balance. Here, ask yourself What does my self-esteem look like? The most telling yardstick of our own self-esteem is that we are able to ebb and flow with life even if it is not perfect in our eyes. We must also remain impersonal in the face of criticism.
Do you have to have approval?
This is another facet to consider with regard to your own self-esteem. Strength and positive ego are based on setting ourselves apart from the good opinion of other people. If we are constantly in search of approval this could create a serious drop in energy.
With this in mind, consider your strength in your personal relationships. Are you able to be yourself inside your relationships, do you make compromises in your relationships? Do you keep relationships for personal approval?
The third chakra asks us to consider our need for approval from others. Again, this is a slippery slope as we are all called to complete work and tasks for others in effort to receive money, to receive gratitude. Yet, the deeper question is can we remain an observer of ourselves in the name of creating an authentic life? It is important here to find the personal balance between passion work and that which we do which calls on others for support and approval. Here I like to keep the question in mind: What will it take for me to take charge of my life?
Exercises In Self-Expression and Self-Esteem
With all these ideas in mind, I'd like to leave you with some exercises in self-expression and self-esteem. Here's how I found them.
Recently, I was interviewed by a local magazine for a business profile. It is a fun, hip magazine and they asked several leading questions to help their readers get to know me. I want to share a couple with you right now as I do believe they will help you chart your course and help you build your self esteem. Mostly, they will help you get to know you.
Answer honestly:
1.) What is the greatest challenge you have ever had to overcome in your life. How did you go about doing it?
2.) What is the song that best describes your life?
3.) What have you always wanted to do that you have never done?
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