The shadow of the third-eye chakra is separation.
This wound occurs becausethe egohas forgotten that we are not separate from each other.
Healing the wound of separation is a remembrance of the universal human journey.
We all share the same storythe peaks and valleys of the human experience.
Once people vulnerably share their stories, though, you discover how much you might relate to one another.
Physical signs of the third-eye chakra’s shadow.
When we forget our oneness, our minds start to see the world from a place of duality.
Our perception of things is shaped by the separation from their complementary halves.
For example, the concept of wellness cannot exist without the concept of illness.
The thinking mind does not believe it is possible to be well and ill at the same time.
Duality says, “When you name me, you negate me.”
it’s possible for you to be this way or that way.
you might be a Democrat or Republican.
you could be a data-driven scientist or a creative.
But it’s duality that limits you from being all the things you actually want to be.
If you have only one chance to define yourself, the choice you make is paramount and potentially paralyzing.
To heal this wound, we must move from the shadow state of the third-eye chakra into its gift.
The gift of the third-eye chakra is imagination.
Here are three exercises to help you move into the gift of the third eye:
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Close your eyes and imagine as many possibilities for yourself and your future as you’re able to.
Don’t worry about how realistic they are.
Just let your imagination run wild.
Choose one thing that feels impossible and visualize it, meditate on it, focus on it.
Acting is a great way to exercise the third eye.
When we act, we become more comfortable trying on different roles and expressing different personalities.
If you could’t find an acting class, try acting with friends or family.
You have the option of telling them you’re acting and inviting them to act with you or not.
If you don’t, notice if they respond to you differently.
Try a tarot deck exercise.
This is not about predicting the future.
It’s about understanding that every card in the deck gives a voice to a different part of you.
