The Modern Sage

Check out:  Chakras 101: Everything You Need to Know To continue my somewhat disjointed series on the chakras, today we're looking at the third chakra, the solar plexus chakra, also known as Manipura. If you have no idea where your solar plexus is, it's nestled just below your ribcage, and this is where Manipura resides, empowering you to tap into your personal power and embrace your unique essence. Understanding Manipura: The Solar Plexus Chakra Manipura is the last of the three "bare necessity" chakras, so it's not surprising that it is also pretty powerful. Think of this chakra like a radiant yellow sun, nestled right in the core of your being.  Manipura is all about fiery flair as this chakra represents your inner spark, your confidence, and your unique sense of self. (Pretty important, right?)  Inside the chakra system,  Manipura, being the third chakra, holds a key position.  It's the powerhouse that fuels your confidence, courage, and personal power....

Hey there, friend! This week, it was like everything I was listening to/reading/etc. all kept going back to a common theme: self-forgiveness. And it wasn't like I had ever consciously avoided self-forgiveness, it was just never on my radar until this week when I got hit over the head with it, which got me to thinking about self-forgiveness as the first step towards self-love (which is something I'm trying to cultivate more of). So today, we're going to talk about the art of self-forgiveness. And I write this as much to myself as to whoever is reading. Self-forgiveness is the act of forgiving yourself for any past mistakes or wrongdoings. Self-forgiveness is the act of forgiving yourself for any past mistakes. It's like giving yourself a big hug and saying, "It's okay, I forgive you!"  Self-forgiveness is crucial for our mental and emotional well-being. Holding onto guilt and shame (which are two of the lowest vibrations/frequencies) can lead to negative th...