In Part 3 of my free Step Back from Stress video series we go on to further explore thought as energy. We also look at how we carry certain conditions, values and beliefs from childhood into our adult lives, rules for living that might be keeping us blocked or small. Added to this is the stress from other outside influences that may be draining our energy and causing illness or disease. By examining these outdated aspects of being we create freedom and peace in our lives.

The third chakra or solar plexus is the energy centre concerned with our personal power. If we give our power away to others or to certain situations we become depleted. Harnessing our power and standing into it is key to honouring ourselves and our energy.

In a positive way it has to do with your:

• Self-respect
• Confidence
• Reliability
• Personal charisma
• Pride in our work, getting things done
• Responsibility

In a negative way it may cause you to:

• Give your energy to others because you need their approval
• Become manipulative or have a private agenda
• Lose sense of self-respect, dignity, confidence or ability to get things done

THIRD (SOLAR PLEXUS) CHAKRA QUESTIONS

With a notebook and pen at hand, ask yourself the following questions:

• What are your personal strengths?
• What are your personality or self-esteem weaknesses?
• How much do you blame others?
• How easily do you accept constructive criticism?
• How much do you resent others’ failure to take responsibility?

Find out more about your third chakra in this video on the solar plexus, part 3 of 3 of my free Step Back from Stress video series.