My friends, what underlies the self that we see in the mirror, is a subtle and complex system of light and energy. The physical form we believe ourselves to be is but a concrete expression of interlocking lines of color and quality. This is known in the esoteric traditions as the “Light Body” or the “Etheric Body”. This subtle form is the true expression of ourselves as spiritual beings. Many of you are familiar with the aura, and it is the aura which is the subtle expression of this inner light we are. There are some within humanity who can actually see this expression of light and energy, known as etheric vision. This vision comes from a higher spiritual awareness, born of the intuitive faculty. All of us will eventually develop a certain skill, or intuitive ability, in which we are able to perceive these subtleties. But, not all will have the skill of etheric sight. Some of us are more prone to pure sentience, we “feel” things, while others of us tend to “hear”. All of our physical senses have their higher counterparts, if you will, in order that we perceive the subtle nature of energy as underlying all physical forms. Even our scientific community is well aware of this subtlety of the manifested universe, of which we are a part, and this awareness will continue to grow and expand as the years gently pass.
We are well on our way to understanding ourselves as a soul which inhabits a physical form. It is the soul which is the energy and quality of who we are, and our physical selves are the outer expression. Every form and structure of our universe, including our individual physical forms, consists of seven vortices of living and constantly moving light energy. These seven centers are known as the chakra system. Each of them have their physical expressions as well, we know as the seven major glands, located in our physical body itself. All have their specific design and functionality, and all are interconnected, making us be who we essentially are. Each part, each center of living and vital energy, is one part of one whole.
At this juncture, my friends, I encourage you to study the chakra system on your own, as there is already much information available. I would have you keep in mind, however, much of this information is erroneous and largely unhelpful. In other words, your goal should be to acquire a basic intellectual understanding, and let that be enough. Again, I remind you, the Ageless Wisdom Teachings as presented by the Master Khul in his “Treatise on the Seven Rays” will give you the most accurate information I am personally aware of. Although I encourage you to pursue a study of the seven centers, I would also encourage you to proceed with caution. There are many teachings out there, many people providing workshops and such to work with and awaken these centers, but the majority have no idea what they are doing. It is generally recommended in the teachings that we do not attempt to awaken anything prematurely, as it can be dangerous to bring in certain types of energy our physical bodies are not yet equipped to handle. These energies, these higher forms of light, are indeed very real, and thereby have a very real physical impact. For example, we know our physical electricity, including lightning, can potentially kill us if we are exposed to them. The same holds true with these subtle and powerful energies coming from the spiritual world above. Having said that, there is almost never a need to be overly concerned, for there are safeguards in place. In other words, no matter what we pursue, it is unlikely we would have an experience we are not prepared for. If we don’t have the equipment, it’s just not going to happen. But, as they say, anything can happen, and this is why we need to be careful. Use your best judgment, trust yourself, always exercise humility, and you’re going to be ok. Generally speaking, the Masters and Teachers recommend we leave the centers alone for the most part, and attempt nothing of our own accord. This is especially the case with the centers above the diaphragm, from the heart and above. These are areas in which average humanity has little to no experience or understanding. My friends, be practical in your approach to the spiritual path by living a normal life to the best of your ability. The experience you gain will awaken the centers accordingly and at the appropriate time. Let everything take care of itself on its own. Again, go ahead and pursue a study of the chakra system, for there is much to discover and benefit from, much to benefit from a mental grasp for the most part. Here is a brief description of each, and I’ll let you continue with a fuller understanding on your own. By the way, the colors associated with each center or chakra do change, depending on the context in consideration, and the point of development achieved by the individual human being, but I will indicate the most commonly known.
The Seven Centers/Chakras – Our Personal Energy System
Root Chakra
The lowest center, the base of the spine, is our grounding into physical reality. It concerns our survival, eating, breathing, sleep, etc. It is our physical self, physical body, the physical world. It makes us instinctually aware of ourselves as a physical being, a rudimentary consciousness, a basic will. Its color is red, and it operates well below our normal, everyday conscious awareness for the most part. Having said that, it does have a great and important intelligence to it. It will indicate to us what is happening inside our bodies, as well as our physical surroundings, if we care to listen and pay attention. Esoterically, it is the physical connection to the Will of God and the spiritual world. Eventually, a direct line of light will be fully established between our spiritual self and our physical self. This will indicate a completion of the physical portion of the soul’s journey and experience. The physical self and the physical world are no longer.
Sacral Chakra
This center concerns our physical reproduction and gender, the reproductive organs themselves. It is the basic animalistic perpetuation of our species. Color is orange. This center is very active, almost too much so I would say! Its basic functionality and necessity is vastly misunderstood and misused by the majority of humanity. From a higher, esoteric perspective, it is the energy of all relationship. This and that, you and me, above and below. As we become more developed in our consciousness, we begin to work with this center’s higher correspondence, that of the throat center. It is here where a true creativity and ability will be seen and experienced. A higher form of relationship is now possible.
Solar Plexus Chakra
This center is basically our belly, my friends. It is the seat of our ego, our physical self or lower self. It is here where all emotional activity and expression lies. The majority of humanity has their focus and consciousness in this area, although this is rapidly changing. A very large group, a group growing day by day, is becoming aware of real love and the existence of a higher self known as the soul. The color of this very active center is yellow. It is personal power and individual will. Esoterically speaking, it is an awareness of ourselves as a physical being only. The physical world is the only reality that exists. But again, many are beginning to access the next chakra up, that of the heart center. Inclusiveness, caring, compassion, and an awareness of being part of a group, as opposed to the separative nature of the individual self, are now possible for the many. My friends, there is a great transference of energy happening today, from the energies of the ego or physical self to the energies of the soul, from the belly to the heart! We can see this to be the case with all the digestive issues we have, heart problems, a general discomfort. A great healing is taking place. We are moving into a whole new area of ourselves.
Heart Chakra
This center is by far the most important to humanity. It is the bridge between all things lower and all things higher. My friends, the heart center is one of the two anchors of the soul. The other lies in the head. The color of the heart center is green. Interestingly, we are most comfortable and at peace when we feel connected to nature. It is the plant kingdom that is the most abundant. The heart center is the most important for all human beings, for it is the full development of love which gives us access to everything else that is. It is the heart which indicates our conscious awareness of the group. It is the heart which allows us to feel connection, to feel connection with ourselves, others, and the world. It is also the area we will experience the greatest difficulty in our development, for the emotional part of us must be healed before love can be present and understood. In time, the heart will be understood as our greatest gift and ability. Our heart stands as the middle of everything. It will indeed help us feel what wholeness is. The opening of the heart chakra may initially be painful, but it is our first major step in becoming who we really are. It only gets better from this point forward!
The Throat Chakra
The throat chakra is the area of higher forms of creativity. It is learning and teaching. It is listening and sharing. It is indeed speech and self-expression. It is here where the true artist lives and breathes. The throat center, as I mentioned above, is the higher correspondence of physical creation or sexual reproduction. It is a different kind of creation. It is where our mental ability and our inherent need for self-expression meet. We have an idea, and we bring it forward into its physical form. Color is blue. There is much greater freedom to be found here, for there isn’t necessarily a need for another person to be involved in order for it to work. It is much less dependent than its lower counterpart found in the sacral center. The transfer of energy to this area takes a long time to accomplish, for it involves, once again, the building of a relationship with our higher self. It is an awareness of the inner life, a more subjective reality. It is the beginning of the unfolding spiritual self. It is the beginning of the essential understanding that the soul is indeed the one who creates. “As Above, So Below”. Subtle, my friends, definitely more subtle. The creative artist, and its many ways, begins its most important expression at this time, a true openness and freedom as yet unknown.
The Brow Chakra/The Ajna Center
The center between the eyebrows, also called the “third eye”, is the center of our perception. It is true awareness. It concerns more of our mental abilities and unfoldment. It is the part of ourselves that can “see” and “know”. As you know, our capability of perception changes and increases as we grow. The more we experience, the more we know, and therefore, the more we are able to see. Color is indigo. Eventually, this great center in our head will be able to truly see and perceive. This we know as the intuitive faculties of mind. It is the second anchor of the soul. It is the area of consciousness. It is here where we become much more aware of the inner or spiritual life. Yes, my dear companions, there will be a day when we perceive things that are not physical, but very real nevertheless! As you probably have guessed, the higher we travel up this pathway within the center of our own being, the less of humanity has conscious experience of. But again, each of us will find awakening of all of these centers with the passage of time, for many have already achieved. Many have shown us what to do, of how to get there. It truly is a glorious adventure indeed! The center between the brows certainly has the perception of our greatest limitation as well, that of time, but it also has the ability to percieve all possibility, indeed, all truth that is now, and all truth that will ever be.
The Crown Chakra
The final center that makes up the entirety of who we are is the crown chakra just above the head. Little is known about this center, for it is the higher mind itself. It is the gateway to all that is. The most appropriate color to associate with it is obviously white, for white is the only color that has within it all other colors. It is Spiritual Will that is found here, it is total inclusion. All individual quality becomes one thing, for all individual consciousness is one, not many. It is the expression of true equality, for there is no longer any other. It is this center which connects us to the spiritual realms, to a much bigger reality. The crown chakra connects us with pure light and pure awareness. It is a state of being, not consciousness. It is life and the purpose of life. It is God, it is the center of the universe itself. How many human beings have access? My friends, almost zero. You see, this would be a total awareness of eternity itself. Although almost none of us can percieve this as we live and breathe today, it’s nice to know it is there, is it not? It is a complete knowing, an unalterable trust, an absolute surety. When we enter this highest center of energy, our physical journey comes to an end. We begin a process of being all that is once again. A beautiful and welcomed journey indeed. I will tell you, it is in fact the real spiritual journey we embark upon now. An awareness of pure light, pure love, and pure purpose. It is spirit. It is life itself.
Ok, my friends, just a few words on the seven centers. Again, do your research, for there is so much more I am unable to give you here today. There are countless more relationships, associations, and complexities, and I assure you, you will be entirely stimulated and encouraged. The Light Body is who we really are. We are spiritual beings of energy, color, quality, and perfect beauty. If we understand ourselves in this way, we can also see ourselves as flexible, changeable, moveable, adaptable, and above all else, expandable. We are always growing. We are always becoming more. Our physical experience is certainly challenging, but we must know, beyond any doubt, we are learning in each moment who and what God is. We are an expression of all that is. With our willing participation, we will become less limited and certainly more free. Each experience we have leads to a much greater experience next. My friends, it gets better. All pain, all discomfort, all frustration, are short term. We have yet to see, but we are well on our way. The soul lives with us, in us, and all around us. We are sparks of light, love and purpose. All is connected, we’re all connected with one another, we are indeed connected to our Creator, through the most beautiful and exquisite lines of energy. We live, we play, we know of peace. We know of love. How could we possibly know of separation, of aloneness, of fear, of imprisonment? One day, we will not know of those things at all. Let us explore life, then. Let us discover who we really are. The truth of who we are will be revealed sooner than we ever imagined. We are God manifested. We are the universe in all its glory. We are everything, we are everyone, and we are everywhere, for spirit is all there is. It is our opportunity today to conceive of the only reality that is, and the only reality that will ever be.
My dear and welcomed friends, much love and support
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