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Are you feeling a bit stuck? Maybe you were once so intuitive, and now you find yourself doubting every decision. This could be because your third eye chakra or ajna is blocked. The third eye chakra is your spiritual center and is in charge of your perception, intuition, and imagination. When it’s blocked, you may feel uncertain, stressed, or frustrated with the universe and yourself. Thankfully, you can do quite a few things to activate and open your third eye. With our help and some willpower, you’ll be feeling enlightened in no time.
Things You Should Know
- Meditating is the number one way to open your third eye, as the practice allows you to go inward and realign your energy while strengthening your intuition.
- Practice yoga and deep breathing to actively and intuitively energize your chakras.
- Use positive affirmations to uplift yourself when your third eye is blocked—what you feel is valid!
- Spend time in the sun and eat plenty of indigo foods to recharge your third eye chakra, so you can start feeling like yourself again.
Steps
Expert Q&A
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QuestionHow do I train myself to be mindful?Leah MorrisLeah Morris is a Life and Relationship Transition coach and the owner of Life Remade, a holistic personal coaching service. With over three years as a professional coach, she specializes in guiding people as they move through both short-term and long-term life transitions. Leah holds a BA in Organizational Communication from California State University, Chico and is a certified Transformational Life Coach through the Southwest Institute for Healing Arts.
Life CoachPractice naming what you're feeling and simply acknowledging it. Just say "This is what I'm feeling in this moment" without feeling the need to change it in any way.
References
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- ↑ https://chopra.com/articles/trust-your-intuition-with-the-sixth-chakra
- ↑ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/mindfulness/definition
- ↑ https://chopra.com/articles/chakra-cleansing-how-to-clear-your-chakras-and-free-your-energy
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dreaming-in-the-digital-age/201705/keeping-dream-journal
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-art-now/201405/mindfulness-and-creativity
- ↑ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/try_selfcompassion
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/7-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-epsom-salt/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/urban-survival/201604/six-aromatherapy-essential-oils-stress-relief-and-sleep
- ↑ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/aromatherapy-do-essential-oils-really-work
- ↑ https://www.kelleemaize.com/post/8-crystals-to-heal-your-third-eye-chakra
- ↑ https://chopra.com/articles/chakra-cleansing-how-to-clear-your-chakras-and-free-your-energy
- ↑ https://yogasigns.com/sound-healing-for-chakras/
About This Article
To open your third eye, spend a few minutes meditating every day to increase your awareness and mental clarity and better connect with your third eye. You should also practice being more mindful, which you can do by focusing on your present emotions and physical sensations. Remember: can't open your third eye if you're always distracted and lost in thought! Additionally, make an effort to spend more time in nature and do creative things, which will help you be more mindful and in touch with your third eye. To learn about the benefits of opening your third eye, scroll down!