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Greetings!
We at BEST Life Media would like to wish all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. In thinking about Mother's Day, I was reminded of the many things my mother taught me and the unconditional love she always gave. Since taking care of your chakras is a means of finding that unconditional love and mothering yourself, we've written all about chakras in this issue. We hope this newsletter helps you be more aware of your chakras and what they mean in your life. Many Blessings, Michela editor@bestlifemedia.com |
| Open Your Heart to Unconditional Love
Feature Article
|  How often in your lifetime have you been the giver or receiver of unconditional love? It is perhaps the most sought after of human emotional needs, just as great as our need for air, water, and food. Also known as "true love" or "real love"-- unconditional love is that which is given freely, willingly, and openly, without any kind of hesitation or expectation. It is what lies at the heart of love.
Unfortunately, few of us grew up learning about unconditional love. Our misconceptions began in early childhood when we learned that if we were good -- clean, quiet, obedient or otherwise entertaining, then we were rewarded or "loved" in various ways by the people around us. When we didn't act as expected, people withheld their doting smiles, affection, or other signs of approval. We learned that love was conditional and something we had to "buy" with our words and actions.
Yet, unconditional love is what we all yearn for in life. We instinctively know that any other form of love is not the real thing. As famed "love" professor and author Leo Buscaglia once wrote, "only when we give joyfully, without hesitation or thought of gain, can we truly know what love means. We don't love to be loved; we love to love."
 In the human energy system, the center of unconditional love is the fourth chakra, located in the center of the chest. It is the seat of our emotional experience, both positive and negative. The heart chakra houses our human attributes of love, forgiveness, kindness, and honesty as well as our issues about loneliness, betrayal, grief, anger, and jealousy. The "wounded child" resides in the heart chakra.
When the fourth chakra is active and open, we experience a sense of pure love and compassion arising from a balanced body and mind. The fourth chakra takes us beyond the limits of our personal self, where we can reach out and experience connection and oneness with others. Through our emotions, we can develop the compassion that is the hallmark of the true self. The heart chakra has the power to heal ourselves and those around us.
Almost everyone will experience some sort of blockage in the heart chakra at some point in their lives. It is the natural result of our individual needs and desires coming into conflict with those of others. The process can be painful, but it is only through this experience that we can break free of our limits, like a butterfly immerging from its cocoon.
The key to keeping the fourth chakra open is positivity. Learning to love yourself is a powerful first step. Without the ability to love ourselves, we cannot truly experience unconditional love from another or give it to someone else. You can also train yourself to be more accepting of others and your environment. As you do so, differences will disappear and your relationships will be transformed. When this happens, you will have glimpsed the power of your own divinity. You will experience the simple truth that, "love heals all things."
To learn more about the fourth chakra and how to open your heart up to unconditional love, read Healing Chakras: Awaken Your Body's Energy System for Health, Happiness, and Peace, by Ilchi lee.
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| Express Your Heart
Ilchi Inspiration | |
 "Say what you need to say," the John Mayer song goes. Self-expression is a crucial part of your body mind spirit health. Whether through your voice, your look, or your deeds, expressing what you have inside circulates energy both inside your body and between yourself and the world around you.
Self-expression, especially through speech, is associated with the fifth chakra, which is located in your throat. Healthy self-expression involves discernment. It is not saying anything that comes to mind, but exuding the truth of your true nature.
The light of your true nature shines from your heart. Only when you feel that truth strongly and deeply can you speak it out loud confidently. When it integrates fully with your body and mind, you will shine your deepest truth without saying a word. It will be reflected in everything about you. That is true self-expression--living with integrity.
But to do that, you can start by expressing yourself with words. If you have a problem or an issue with someone, talk to them about it constructively with compassion and respect. If there is something you truly love and are inspired by, share it with others. If you have an idea that you think will benefit a particular project or endeavor you are working on, speak up and tell it to your team. Don't hesitate to speak your personal truth. As John Mayer sings, "Even if your hands are shaking, and your faith is broken, even as the eyes are closing, do it with a heart wide open--say what you need to say."
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| Daily Chakra Healing Made Easy
Editor's Pick |  Whether you want to find unconditional love in your fourth chakra or authentic self-expression through balancing your fifth, daily chakra maintenance is important for managing your health. To inspire and aid your daily practice, BEST Life Media has created Healing Chakras Meditations and Affirmations, a succinct yet comprehensive guide that makes it easy to do chakra meditations.
In it, each of your seven chakras is beautifully illustrated and concisely explained to help inspire your mind and address your personal issues on an energetic level. Each day, choose one or more chakras that you wish to activate for greater health and happiness. Then rest it on any tabletop and use the chakra image and short affirmations and meditations to keep your chakras strong and balanced.
Even after you complete the exercises, you can leave the 17-page guide on your desk or counter for decoration, or as a reminder of your commitment to complete energetic balance. |
BEST Life Media publishes energy healing and yoga books, yoga DVDs, CDs and other products that promote healthy body mind spirit living. Brain Education System Training (BEST), which seeks to better the human condition through a variety of self-development techniques, serves as the underlying inspiration for many of our titles. Visit our website to browse our affirmation cards, a chakra meditation guide, wall art, personal journals, and other tools to assist your spiritual growth.
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