“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” —Buddha

Truly loving the self and having a concrete sense of self-worth isn’t always easy, especially now that we are all experiencing these global shifts.  If you’re feeling a bit out of sorts with your sense of purpose or feeling incredibly unmotivated, your third or solar plexus chakra may be blocked or under active.  

The solar plexus chakra is connected to your self-acceptance, sense of pride, and self-worth: essentially, your sense of self.  Located around the navel and up to the breastbone, it is your personal power source and guides your transformation. Physically, it controls metabolism and digestion.

When you are filled with self-confidence, motivation, and purpose; feeling like you can take on the world, your solar plexus is open and healthy. If you’re experiencing a blockage or imbalance, you may find you are having difficulty making decisions, and feel a build-up of anger in your body. Constipation and irritable bowel issues are the physical manifestations of an unbalanced third chakra.

Fire is the element controlled by the solar plexus, so in essence, your inner fire, that guiding light is not burning its brightest. Here are some tips to reignite that inner flame:

• Practice daily positive, self-affirmations. “I love and accept myself. I am strong and courageous. I am worthy of love, kindness, and respect.”
• Add healing foods to your diet: bananas, sweet potatoes, lentils, brown rice, and squash are just a few of the foods that have a positive effect on your solar plexus.
• Go for a walk in the sun. Sit in front of a fireplace or a campfire. Being near fire may have an instant soothing effect on the fire element aspect of your third chakra.
• The color yellow supports the solar plexus, so wear a yellow outfit for the day or add splashes of yellow to your home decor. 
• Rose, chamomile, cinnamon, and clove essential oils can help realign your second chakra. Add a few drops of essential oils to your bath.

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