The Third Eye Chakra also referred to as the ‘inner eye’, is a familiar symbol, which has been adopted by Buddhism, Hinduism and Taoism. The widely acknowledged symbol usually sits between the eyes of the Buddha, creating a third eye.
The symbol holds different meanings across the religions; Buddhists see the symbol as a spiritual awakening of knowledge and wisdom whereas Hindus believe the third eye is a channel to inner and hidden power.
The Third Eye is an abstract concept that the third eye is invisible and provides a reality beyond that of the ordinary person’s vision. It signifies an entrance to a higher and truer sense of consciousness, bringing a state of enlightenment that brings personal, spiritual and psychological significance. It can be used as a pathway for lucid dreaming and will allow you to see more clearly, increasing your levels of spirituality.
How to Achieve The Third Eye
Opening the third eye is can be reached through meditation and yoga. Third eye meditation allows you to open up your clairvoyant sight, clearing energy blocks, self-limitations and releasing negative karma. Those who have clairvoyant tendencies may begin to perceive the chakras and aura energies of other people, plants and animals. Through meditation, you can experience more vivid colours, auras and visions bringing you to a higher level of consciousness.
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A mantra is a word, phrase or sound that is used in meditation to help you focus on a specific intention. Mantras help you manifest positive intentions in your life while cleansing the negative energy around you. You can choose a specific mantra that resonates within your life depending on your own intentions. For example, you can choose an affirmation (I am strong), a specific word (gratitude), or a sound (Om).
When choosing a mala bracelet or necklace it is beneficial to keep a specific mantra in mind that will speak to you personally. Each gemstone has its own energy and healing qualities that can be manifested in your life. Mala and mantra meditation allows you to manifest the positive intention of your mantra with the energetic healing of your particular mala bead. By using them together in meditation or in your day-to-day life, the positive energy of your mantra and mala combined will help you become grounded on your intention.
A great way to begin using your mantra and mala beads together is to silently repeat your mantra to yourself. As you focus on your intention, you can hold your mala in your, focus on it or have it near you while you repeat your mantra multiple times. Find a mala and mantra that speaks to you personally, and don’t be afraid of changing up your mala and mantra to make sure they are always honouring what you need.
Try working with two of our favourite stones and intentions below
LAVA ROCK - STRENGTH & CLARITY
I am grounded.
Lava rock is known for its grounding properties. Being full of raw earthly energy, lava rock helps promote the removal of unneeded emotional attachments or negative relationships within your life.
As it comes from the earth’s core, it has a strong connection with the root chakra and grounding energy. Lava rock is also known as a stone of rebirth; it can aid in clarity and can help give you the strength to eliminate the aspects of your life that no longer honour you.
Choosing a mantra that focuses on strength, clarity or grounding would coincide with lava rocks healing properties.
AMETHYST - PEACE & BALANCE
Amethyst has been known since antiquity for its sobering energy. Cleansing you from negative distractions, it allows you to have clarity and spiritual insight.
It is most commonly affiliated with the Third Eye chakra and its ability to offer spiritual connection and understanding. Helping you stay focused, balanced and at peace, the amethyst stone has been used as protection against negative energy and unwanted spiritual encounters.
This gemstone can be used for emotional healing and moving on from past events. Its energy also promotes you to find understanding and peace in your day-to-day life. Amethyst can be used in higher spiritual meditation and helping you understand the wisdom of the universe. Offering you clarity, peace and happiness, amethyst is a great protective gemstone that offers more than one specific quality.
Finding a mantra that focuses on happiness, protection, wisdom, peace or balance would match best with your amethyst gemstone.
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The Tree of Life is one of the most popular symbols and while I’ve shared the significance of the Tree of Life for different thought schools, today I want to talk about 5 reasons you must have a Tree of Life jewelry piece in your wardrobe.
1. Gain Knowledge and Deeper Awareness of Self and Others
The Tree of Life is associated with knowledge and wisdom. If you’re seeking a symbol to remind you and keep you focused on your quest for awareness, knowledge and wisdom, the Tree Of Life will do just that.
In the Book of Proverbs, the tree of life is associated with wisdom.
In Buddhism, the Bodhi tree or the tree of life is where Buddha attained enlightenment.
In Nordic cultures too, the Tree of Life represents a magical fount on knowledge.
2. Find Strength and Stability
The Tree of Life can help you find strength and stability. A simple Tree of Life necklace can keep you inspired and encouraged.
The Tree of Life symbolizes immortality in many cultures and when you’re faced with sickness, disease, or even, death the Tree of Life can inspire fresh hope and fuel your strength to keep moving on with complete faith.
3. Strengthen Your Connection with God
When times are tough or when you’re simply seeking to strengthen your connection with God, the Tree of Life can help you experience that as well with its symbolism representing the love of God
In Eastern Christianity, the tree of life represents the Love of God while in the Baha’i faith, it signifies the manifestation of God.
4.Nurture Family Ties
The Tree of Life with its seeds, branches and roots signifies the family tree. Whether you wish to start a family or strengthen the one you have, the Tree of Life carries great significance for you.
In many faiths and religions, the Tree of Life is considered a symbol of fertility as well as all connections of the strong family bond.
5.Infuse Abundance and Prosperity into Your Life
Finally, if you seek greater abundance, wealth and prosperity, the Tree of Life with its fruit-bearing branches, it’s deep roots and its fertile seeds is an excellent piece of jewelry to wear.
In Judeo-Christian mythology, it is the Tree of Life that is the source of water for the earth.
In the Koran, it is the Tree whose roots bring forth riches of milk, honey and wine.
For the Latter Day Saint movement, the Tree of Life has fruit that is most precious and desirable above all other fruits.
Source: Wikipedia
Regardless of what you desire or wish for, chances are that the Tree of Life will give you deep meaningfulness each time you wear it.
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