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November 2018 Chakra Reading: Gratitude

November 2018 Chakra Reading: Gratitude
By Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA
Mind, Soul, and Self LLC
mindsoulandself.com

The Chakras are an ideal roadmap for personal growth and development. In 2017 we started our journey through the Chakras and focused on one energy center a month. We are going to keep on going in 2018! On our monthly adventure, I am going to educate you about a specific Chakra or a Chakra concept and then ask you to contemplate its function and roll in your own personal growth. This month, November, we are going to focus on gratitude and cultivating the higher vibrating emotions of the Heart Chakra. Since Thanksgiving is this month, this is traditionally a time to think about what is good in your life and what you are thankful for.

Brief Overview of the Chakras:
The Chakras are openings for life energy to flow into and out of our aura or electromagnetic field. There are main Chakras, minor, subpersonal, and transpersonal Chakras. The Chakras’ function is to vitalize the physical body and to bring about the development of our self-consciousness. Each Chakra is associated with certain physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual interactions. Each Chakra has personal growth themes, functions, and purposes.

The concept of the Chakras has been around for thousands of years; but the energy coming to us from the cosmos is changing. We are receiving potent and new energies of high frequency light from the universe. The main Chakras (Root to Crown) were appropriate for us these past 2000 years. As we move into a new era, chakras above, inside, and below the physical body are forming and others are waking up from dormancy to help us evolve into our new future. Our journey through the Chakras will focus on ALL of these Chakras; main, minor, subpersonal, and transpersonal.

The Chakras, Gratitude, and High Vibrating Emotions

“Gratitude for the present moment and the fullness of life is your true prosperity.” Eckhard Tolle

“The best way to overcome undesirable or negative thoughts and feelings is to cultivate the positive ones.” ~ William Atkinson –

Positive emotions make you feel happy and joyful. Cultivating positivity can transform and actually shape who we are. According to Barbara Fredrickson, a social psychologist, “Negative emotions are necessary for us to flourish, and positive emotions are by nature subtle and fleeting; the secret is not to deny their transience but to find ways to increase their quantity. Rather than trying to eliminate negativity, she recommends we balance negative feelings with positive ones.”

Negativity and lower vibrating emotions often are primal emotions that exist in the lower three chakras; the Root, Sacral, and Solar Plexus. Low vibrating emotions include anger, fear, panic, anxiety, powerlessness, depression, shame, guilt, greed, boredom, pessimism, frustration, disappointment, doubt, rage, jealousy, and grief. They make us feel bad and are uncomfortable. The lower chakras are more about survival, power, and the material world whereas the upper chakras are more about unity, self-actualization, and transcendence.

The functions of the Heart Chakra include the high vibrating emotions and feelings of love, self-love, compassion, empathy, peace, respect, non-judgment, acceptance, forgiveness, hope, contentment, optimism, joy, appreciation, passion, enthusiasm, awe, serenity, and gratitude. These emotions make us feel expansive and build resilience.

1. One way to shift low vibrating emotions is to think of the lower vibrating emotion you want to release/heal.
2. Then identify the opposite of that emotion- The Heart Chakra Emotion. For example, if anxiety is a low vibrating emotion you want to release, then perhaps calmness is the opposite emotion of anxiety to you.
3. Create an affirmation that will shift the energy from negative to positive. Affirmations are short, positive sentences aimed to affect the conscious and the subconscious mind. For instance, once again using anxiety as the low vibrating emotion and calmness as its opposite: “ Every cell of my body is relaxed and calm.”
4. Utilize the affirmation(s) when you are feeling and experiencing the low vibrating emotion. Repetition is key, so repeat the affirmation as many times as you need until you start to feel a little better

November 2018 Chakra Contemplation and Suggestions: Gratitude is a very high vibrating Heart Chakra emotion. Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. This Thanksgiving, spend some time reflecting on what you are truly thankful for. Even when times seem tough and life is stressful, there is always a silver lining. We all have something to be grateful for….

Gratitude Exercise:
Since the Chakras guide every area of our lives, I like to structure my gratitude exercise around the chakras. Connect with your heart and ask, “What am I grateful in each one of my chakras?” You can utilize the prompts that I created below.

Root Chakra: Foundation, Security, Survival, Stability, Trust, Physical Health, Home, Job, Finances, Career Path
What I am grateful for in this Chakra:

Sacral Chakra: desire, pleasure, creativity, sexuality, creativity, relationships, family, friends, hobbies
What I am grateful for in this Chakra:

Solar Plexus: Personal Power, Will, Emotional Center, Self-Esteem/image, Determination
What I am grateful for in this Chakra:

Heart Chakra: love, self-love, inner-child, respect, non-judgment, empathy
What I am grateful for in this Chakra:

Higher Heart Chakra: healing work, servitude, humanitarian, donating, unconditional love for all humanity
What I am grateful for in this Chakra:

Throat Chakra: Self-expression, communication, hearing and speaking, art, music, dance, beauty
What I am grateful for in this Chakra:

Third Eye Chakra: Clarity, seeing, intuition, imagination, dreaming, insight, goals, dreams, aspirations, visualization, inner sight, seeing your life clearly
What I am grateful for in this Chakra:

Crown Chakra: Inner wisdom, understanding, connection to the divine/universe/God, your spiritual journey
What I am grateful for in this Chakra:

Journal what you are grateful for; take pictures of what you are grateful for; find objects or tokens that reflect or symbolize what you are grateful for. Reflect on your gratitude for all that is good in your life on a regular basis, especially when you are struggling with some of the lower vibrating emotions of the lower chakras.

Want to learn more about the chakras?
Join us for our ‘Women’s Winter Solstice Chakra Weekend Retreat’ in West Bend, Wisconsin December 14 to 16, 2018: https://mindsoulandself.com/womens-wellness-retreats/

Check out all of our online Chakra classes that you can take in the comfort of your own home: https://mindsoulandself.com/chakra-balancing-classes/

About: Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA is a Spiritual Counselor, Holistic Health Consultant, Certified Aromatherapist, Herbalist, Master Gardener, Docent, and Reiki Master Teacher with a PhD in Health Psychology. Her business, Mind, Soul, and Self LLC is based out of Wisconsin. She has 20 years of experience in psychology, spirituality, and natural health. For more info on Dr. Christina and her upcoming Chakra Retreats, Chakra Classes, Chakra Bootcamps, or to schedule an individual reading or appointment, please visit mindsoulandself.com. Many Blessings and Be Well!

August 2018 Chakra Reading: Self-Inventory

August 2018 Chakra Reading: Self-Inventory
By Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA
Mind, Soul, and Self LLC
mindsoulandself.com

The Chakras are an ideal roadmap for personal growth and development. In 2017 we started our journey through the Chakras and focused on one energy center a month. We are going to keep on going in 2018! On our monthly adventure, I am going to educate you about a specific Chakra or a Chakra concept and then ask you to contemplate its function and roll in your own personal growth. This month, we are going to focus on taking a self-inventory to identify areas of concern in our life and to help us build self-awareness.

Brief Overview of the Chakras:
The Chakras are openings for life energy to flow into and out of our aura or electromagnetic field. There are main Chakras, minor, subpersonal, and transpersonal Chakras. The Chakras’ function is to vitalize the physical body and to bring about the development of our self-consciousness. Each Chakra is associated with certain physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual interactions. Each Chakra has personal growth themes, functions, and purposes.

The concept of the Chakras has been around for thousands of years; but the energy coming to us from the cosmos is changing. We are receiving potent and new energies of high frequency light from the universe. The main Chakras (Root to Crown) were appropriate for us these past 2000 years. As we move into a new era, chakras above, inside, and below the physical body are forming and others are waking up from dormancy to help us evolve into our new future. Our journey through the Chakras will focus on ALL of these Chakras; main, minor, subpersonal, and transpersonal.

Self-Awareness:
You don’t know what you don’t know….. Self-awareness involves being aware of different aspects of the self, including traits, behaviors, and feelings. It is also the ability to develop introspection; to look deeply into yourself and contemplate your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. Do you self-reflect? Do you look into your own soul? Do you like what you see? If not, what can you do to change?

August 2018 Chakra Contemplation and Suggestions: When we are stressed, ill, experiencing disease or imbalance, not satisfied with our life, or not reaching our full potential, our chakras may be slow, energy may be stuck, you may have stagnant energy, or not have adequate energy flowing through the Chakras. How does this happen? Trauma, life experiences, karma, cultural expectations, beliefs, ideas, emotions, actions, and maladaptive patterns can disturb and distort energy flow. In order to heal, we need to release blocked energy (emotions, old patterns, maladaptive beliefs). We also need to be aware of our beliefs and thinking and modify them in order to keep energy flowing freely. Use the following assessment questions to ponder the patterns and beliefs you hold in each chakra area. This can help you identify areas in your life that need healing.

Mind, Soul, and Self’s Chakra Assessment:

Root Chakra:
Do you appreciate your body and take good care of yourself?
Do you exercise regularly? Is your weight within your ideal range?
Do you maintain a healthy diet, exercise and relax regularly?
Do you feel great about your physical body? How would you rate your health?
Do you feel physically and mentally stable?
Do you feel centered and focused in each moment?
Do you have a foundation that supports your life? Do you easily remain grounded while under stress?
Are you aware of your needs and continue to be sure they are met?
Do you feel confident, safe and secure in your life on a day-to-day basis? Do you fear almost nothing?
Do you feel comfortable with your right to fully occupy your body and live your life?
Do you have what you need in order to survive? Do you believe you have the right to be you here and now?
Do you have issues with trust?
Do feel that you are in control of your life?
Do you believe you can have and create what you want in your life?
Do you spend time outside in nature on a regular basis?

Sacral Chakra:
Do you feel connected to your creative self? How do you express your creativity?
Do you feel and accept that you are a sensual being?
Are you comfortable and happy with your sex life?
Do you have difficulty with your sexuality or with giving or receiving sexual pleasure?
Do you have strong interpersonal relationships? Are you able to feel in harmony and balance within yourself and within relationships?
Do you feel joy and pleasure in your life?

Solar Plexus:
Do you feel confident in who you are?
Are your goals accomplished through determination and focus?
Do you accomplish what you set out to do?
Do you feel comfortable being different than those around you?
Do you sometimes feel powerless or sometimes so powerful that it almost frightens you?
Have you had difficulty in achieving your potential no matter how hard you work?
Do you sometimes feel like a victim at the mercy of other people?
Do you have difficulty in taking responsibility for your own actions and tend to blame others when things go wrong?
How would you rate your general energy level?

Heart Chakra:
Do you love yourself? Are you filled with a deep love for all life?
Is love abundant in your life? Do you give and receive love?
Do you have successful long term relationships?
Are you able to accept others the way they are?
Do you find it difficult to love or feel loved?
Do you carry a lot of grief in your heart? Are you able to forgive past hurts from others?

Higher Heart Chakra:
Do you feel called to serve humanity?
Do you have joy and unconditional love for all of humanity?
Do you feel as if you are a healer?
Do you donate or volunteer? why or why not?
Do you feel as if you are here on earth at this time for a higher and greater good?

Throat Chakra:
Do you have difficulty expressing your feelings verbally?
Do you communicate effectively?
Do you speak your truth to yourself and others?
Are you a good listener?
Do you feel comfortable in silence?
Do you find it difficult to pick up social cues–for example when someone wants to speak, or when they are finished speaking and it is your turn?

Third Eye Chakra
Do you believe in intuition?
Is intuition something you either ridicule or see as a special gift for other people but not for you?
Do you trust your intuition?
Are contemplation and meditation an important part of your life?
Do you believe in the power of intention?
Do you find it difficult to follow through with ideas and plan your life?
Do you have a problem with visualization?
Do you have problems with imagination, and need instead to intellectualize everything?
Do you see the bigger picture?

Crown Chakra
Do you feel connected with your higher self?
Are you on track with your life’s purpose? Do you know what your life’s purpose is?
Do you feel a peaceful sense of contentment on the inside no matter what is going on in the outside world?
Do you feel a strong connection with the universe/God/Mother Earth/The Divine?
Does your life have significant meaning?
Do you want to have a direct connection with the Divine?

Much love and many blessings this month~ Dr. Christina

Want to learn more about the chakras?

Join us for our ‘Women’s Autumn Equinox Chakra Weekend Retreat’ in West Bend, Wisconsin September 14 to 16, 2018: https://mindsoulandself.com/womens-wellness-retreats/

Advanced Chakra and Energy Healing class September 29, 2018 in Sheboygan, WI: https://mindsoulandself.com/advanced-chakra-energy-healing/

About: Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA is a Spiritual Counselor, Holistic Health Consultant, Certified Aromatherapist, Herbalist, Master Gardener, Docent, and Reiki Master Teacher with a PhD in Health Psychology. Her business, Mind, Soul, and Self LLC is based out of Wisconsin. She has 20 years of experience in psychology, spirituality, and natural health. For more info on Dr. Christina and her upcoming Chakra Retreats, Chakra Classes, Chakra Bootcamps, or to schedule an individual reading or appointment, please visit mindsoulandself.com. Many Blessings and Be Well!

June 2018 Chakra Reading: The Chakra Hierarchy of Needs

June 2018 Chakra Reading: The Chakra Hierarchy of Needs
By Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA
Mind, Soul, and Self LLC
mindsoulandself.com

The Chakras are an ideal roadmap for personal growth and development. In 2017 we started our journey through the Chakras and focused on one energy center a month. We are going to keep on going in 2018! On our monthly adventure, I am going to educate you about a specific Chakra or a Chakra concept and then ask you to contemplate its function and roll in your own personal growth. This month, we are going to focus on Chakra Psychology; specifically, the Chakra Hierarchy of Needs.

Brief Overview of the Chakras: Our subtle energy bodies are made up of numerous energy channels that all together form a matrix. These channels flow through and around the body like highways of energy. These flows of energy are known as nadis in the Vedic tradition and meridians in the Chinese Medicine tradition. Where these flows of energy crisscross and intersect is where the chakras are formed. The Chakras are energy centers and vortexes in our subtle body. Seven large energy channels crisscross to form the major chakras (Root to Crown). These large energy channels are the flow of manifestation, liberation, expression, reception, ida, pingala, and sushumna. Minor chakras form where the lesser nadis cross. As there are many nadis, so there are many minor chakras. The Chakras are openings for life energy to flow into and out of our aura or electromagnetic field. There are main Chakras, minor, subpersonal, and transpersonal Chakras. The Chakras’ function is to vitalize the physical body and to bring about the development of our self-consciousness. Each Chakra is associated with certain physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual interactions. Each Chakra has personal growth themes, functions, and purposes.

The concept of the Chakras has been around for thousands of years; but the energy coming to us from the cosmos is changing. We are receiving potent and new energies of high frequency light from the universe. The main Chakras (Root to Crown) were appropriate for us these past 2000 years. As we move into a new era, chakras above, inside, and below the physical body are forming and others are waking up from dormancy to help us evolve into our new future. Our journey through the Chakras will focus on ALL of these Chakras; main, minor, subpersonal, and transpersonal.

How do the Chakra get unbalanced in the first place? When we are stressed, ill, experiencing disease or imbalance, not satisfied with our life, or not reaching our full potential, our chakras may become unbalanced, energy may be stuck, you may have stagnant energy, or not have adequate energy flowing through the Chakras. How does this happen? Trauma, life experiences, karma, cultural expectations, beliefs, ideas, emotions, actions, and maladaptive patterns can disturb and distort energy flow. In order to heal, we need to release blocked energy (emotions, old patterns, maladaptive beliefs). We also need to be aware of our beliefs and thinking and modify them in order to keep energy flowing freely. Sure, you can use crystals, yoga, Reiki, aromatherapy, sound, etc to clear energy and balance your chakras, but if you don’t address the underlying maladaptive thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors contributing to your imbalance you will never get to the root of your problem and heal.

Chakra Hierarchy of Needs: Chakra Psychology uses the Chakra system as a model of human development and consciousness evolution. Psychology is the study of the human psyche; our mind, soul, emotions, behavior, attitudes, and cognitions. Psychologist Abraham Maslow stated that human motivation is based on people seeking fulfillment and change through personal growth. In order to evolve our consciousness, we have certain needs that must be met. In order to truly heal and meet these needs, we need to change the way we think, act, and behave.
The needs are a pyramid. The bottom of the pyramid is the largest as these needs are the most important for our survival. As you move up the pyramid, the needs become more about emotional health, then personal growth and then spiritual development.
The lower level needs must be satisfied before higher-order needs can influence behavior. If the lower level needs haven’t been met, a person must satisfy those needs before trying to satisfy higher level needs. Once the lower level needs have been satisfied, a person can then focus their behavior on the needs of the next level. Once each level’s needs are met, then the next level becomes important. When you encounter an emotional or behavior issue, identify which chakra or level of the pyramid the concerns is in and then try to find out if there are needs in the lower chakras below the chakra(s) of concern that are not being met, and take steps to meet them if possible.

Root Chakra Consciousness: –Grounding, home, work, car, finances, career, food, shelter, physical health, manifestation, trust, survival, security

Root Chakra – Needs That Must Be Met: Physical safety, shelter/home, food to eat, clean water, clean air, clothing, enough finances to meet basic needs, transportation, trust, a satisfactory job/career, physical health

 

Sacral Chakra Consciousness– Feeling, self-gratification, pleasure, relationships, belongingness, your tribe, joy, creativity, sensuality, and sexuality

Sacral Chakra –Needs That Must Be Met: Healthy relationships, friendships, belongingness, sense of connection, healthy sex life, physical and emotional intimacy, the expression of feelings, feeling desired, having a creative outlet

 

Solar Plexus Chakra Consciousness – Energy, ego, power, personality, will, risk, motivation, determination, and action.

Solar Plexus Chakra –Needs that Must Be Met: Self-Esteem, Health Boundaries, Motivation and Determination, non-abuse of power, sense of self, independence, autonomy/unique personality, confidence, emotional health

 

Heart Chakra Consciousness: Love, self-love, inner-child, balance, compassion, empathy, peace, respect, non-judgment, acceptance, connection, affinity, high vibrating emotions, equilibrium

Heart Chakra – Needs that Must Be Met: Self-love, ability to love others, ability to feel compassion and empathy for others, sense of peace, hope

 

Higher Heart Chakra Consciousness: Unconditional love for all of humanity, healing the world around you, increasing the vibration of humanity, practicing the lessons of the heart, serving, donating, volunteering, giving back to your community in some way, generosity, altruism, and humanitarian work.

Higher Heart Chakra – Needs that Must Be Met: The feeling that you are here for some greater purpose and that you can influence the others/community/world by your actions, sense of responsibility

 

Throat Chakra Consciousness: Communication, self-expression, being heard, being validated, integrity.

Throat Chakra – Needs that Must Be Met: Ability to express one’s self non-verbally (through music, art, etc), Healthy communication- Assertiveness-not aggressive or passive, being heard and validated, appreciation for art/beauty/aestheticism

 

Third Eye Chakra Consciousness: Clarity, seeing, intuition, insight, goals, dreams, aspirations, imagination, dreaming, visualization, inner sight, inner guidance, intelligence, self-realization, seeing your life clearly, seeing the bigger picture. Ability to perceive patterns in your life

Third Eye Chakra – Needs that Must Be Met: Ability to dream and have goals and aspirations, realizing personal potential, ability to see the whole picture and have insight, ability to find meaning, personal growth and peak experiences.

 

Crown Chakra Consciousness: Spiritual connection, enlightenment, transcendence, awakening, serenity, beliefs, morals, understanding, thought, awareness, knowledge, wisdom, universal intelligence, pure consciousness, karma, grace, and bliss

Crown Chakra – Needs that Must Be Met: Spiritual connection, faith, philosophical

 

June 2018 Chakra Contemplation and Suggestions: Identify the key/core issue you are healing or attempting to heal in your life right now. Then determine what Chakra holds that consciousness. When you encounter an emotional or behavioral issue, identify which chakra or level of the pyramid the concerns is in and then try to find out if there are lower level needs that are not being met, and take steps to meet them if possible. Determine if all your needs in that Chakra are met or if you have needs in lower chakras that must first be met. It’s important to note that our needs are constantly changing. As one need is met, we desire other needs. So we can move back through the chakras more than once.

How do we meet the needs in our chakras? By addressing the underlying maladaptive thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. Change the way you think, act, and behave. Below are some suggested methods:

Methods
• Affirmations
• Cognitive Restructuring
• Journaling
• Hypnosis
• Meditation
• Guided Imagery
• Contemplation
• Energy Psychology (EFT/Tapping)
• Discussion of how the topic/theme is relevant in your life
• Mandalas and Artwork

Much love and many blessings this month~ Dr. Christina

Want to learn more about the Chakras? Check out all of our discounted Chakra Classes, Chakra Balancing sessions, and Chakra Intuitive Readings with Dr. Christina this month!!: https://mindsoulandself.com/sale/

 

Join us for our ‘Women’s Summer Solstice Chakra Weekend Retreat in West Bend, Wisconsin June 22 to 24, 2018: https://mindsoulandself.com/womens-wellness-retreats/

 

Advanced Chakra and Energy Healing class September 29, 2018 in Sheboygan, WI: https://mindsoulandself.com/advanced-chakra-energy-healing/

 

About: Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA is a Spiritual Counselor, Holistic Health Consultant, Certified Aromatherapist, Herbalist, Master Gardener, Docent, and Reiki Master Teacher with a PhD in Health Psychology. Her business, Mind, Soul, and Self LLC is based out of Wisconsin. For more info on Dr. Christina and her upcoming Chakra Retreats, Chakra Classes, Chakra Bootcamps, or to schedule an individual reading or appointment, please visit mindsoulandself.com. Many Blessings and Be Well!

May 2018 Chest/Breast Chakra Reading

May 2018 Chest/Breast Chakra Reading
By Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA
Mind, Soul, and Self LLC
mindsoulandself.com

The Chakras are an ideal roadmap for personal growth and development. In 2017 we started our journey through the Chakras and focused on one energy center a month. We are going to keep on going in 2018! On our monthly adventure, I am going to educate you about a Chakra and then ask you to contemplate its function and roll in your own personal growth. May brings us to the Chest Chakras. These are minor chakras located above each breast. These Chakras influence nutrition on a mind, body, and spirit level. This month, the Chest Chakras ask you, “what feeds your soul?’

Brief Overview of the Chakras: Our subtle energy bodies are made up of numerous energy channels that all together form a matrix. These channels flow through and around the body like highways of energy. These flows of energy are known as nadis in the Vedic tradition and meridians in the Chinese Medicine tradition. Where these flows of energy crisscross and intersect is where the chakras are formed. The Chakras are energy centers and vortexes in our subtle body. Seven large energy channels crisscross to form the major chakras (Root to Crown). These large energy channels are the flow of manifestation, liberation, expression, reception, ida, pingala, and sushumna. Minor chakras form where the lesser nadis cross. As there are many nadis, so there are many minor chakras.

The Chakras are openings for life energy to flow into and out of our aura or electromagnetic field. There are main Chakras, minor, subpersonal, and transpersonal Chakras. The Chakras’ function is to vitalize the physical body and to bring about the development of our self-consciousness. Each Chakra is associated with certain physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual interactions. Each Chakra has personal growth themes, functions, and purposes.  The concept of the Chakras has been around for thousands of years; but the energy coming to us from the cosmos is changing. We are receiving potent and new energies of high frequency light from the universe. The main Chakras (Root to Crown) were appropriate for us these past 2000 years. As we move into a new era, chakras above, inside, and below the physical body are forming and others are waking up from dormancy to help us evolve into our new future. Our journey through the Chakras will focus on ALL of these Chakras; main, minor, subpersonal, and transpersonal.

The Chest Chakras are minor Chakras located above each breast. Though there is an energy center above each breast, technically together they make up one chakra. These energy centers are usually seen as some shade of pink, turquoise, or green. Please do not assume that a minor Chakra is not as important as a major Chakra; all the energy centers work together to keep us whole, complete, and balanced. The Chest Chakras work in conjunction with the Heart and Higher Heart Chakras. The lower chakras (root, sacral, solar plexus, etc) are very physical and function more in regards to material possessions, survival, belongingness, and emotional needs. As we work up the chakra system and move into the upper chakras (Heart, Higher Heart, Throat, etc), the Chakra functions become more spiritual, personal growth, and transcendent in nature. The Chest Chakras regulate nutrition. Not just physical nutrition (what we need to eat to survive), but also emotional nutrition (activities, people, places, and things that comfort us and bring us peace and joy) and spiritual nutrition (activities, people, places, and things that revitalize you, rejuvenate you, increase your vibration, and make you feel like you have a purpose and passion for existing).

May 2018 Chest Chakra Contemplation and Suggestions: What feeds your soul? What makes you feel alive and vibrant? What connects you to something greater than yourself? What do you do that affects your life in a profound way and leads to personal growth and spiritual development? How do you evolve your soul? This month, contemplate and assess how you nurture your soul.

The past year I have been on a personal quest to answer this question for myself. I have become very involved in volunteerism. At one point, I recently had 5 different volunteer jobs. A few months ago, I found the one that completes me. The one that makes me feel alive, vibrant, and like I matter. The one where I can serve my community and also make soul connections with other volunteers. The one that makes me light up and my soul smile. I became a docent at John Michael Kohler Arts Center. A docent is a teacher in an art museum. I lead tours for adults, teens, and children and encourage discussion and facilitate others response to art. I finally know what feeds my own soul.

Since the Chest Chakras are connected to the Heart and Higher Heart, exploring themes and functions of those two chakras can assist you in finding your source of spiritual nutrition.

The Heart Chakra’s functions and purpose include love, self-love, compassion, empathy, peace, respect, non-judgment, acceptance. The Heart Chakras Lessons include Love, hope, forgiveness, and compassion. The Heart honors love and is driven by love.

Heart Chakra Journal Questions: Is there balance between my giving and receiving in the fullness of love and compassion and the openness of my heart space, both for myself and for others? Do I love myself unconditionally? Do I accept myself? Do I love others unconditionally? Why or why not? What does unconditional mean to me?

The Higher Heart Chakra Functions and Purpose include unconditional love for all of humanity, healing the world around you, increasing the vibration of humanity, practicing the lessons of the heart, serving, donating, volunteering, giving back to your community in some way, generosity, altruism, and humanitarian work. Higher Heart Chakra Lessons include Compassion, Acceptance, Servitude, Humanitarian, Healing Humanity and the World Around You, Global Responsibility. Reflects a person’s understanding, acceptance and practice of the universal concepts of Universal Love and Compassion, or “walking the talk.” Its influence allows us to care about and connect with billions of other people, creating a web of connection that has not been possible before. The Higher Heart honors The Lessons of the Heart and is driven by: Unconditional Love and Sense of Purpose.

Higher Heart Journal Questions: Have you felt or heard a call to heal? How are you a healer? How can you become more of a healer? How do you serve humankind? Do you understand the concepts of Universal Love, Acceptance, and Compassion? Do you practice these concepts? Do you truly have unconditional love and acceptance for all? How can you work on having unconditional love and acceptance for all? Do I serve all of humanity in some way (donate, volunteer, etc)? Do you have the feeling that you are here for some greater purpose and that you can influence the others/community/world by your actions?

I encourage you to pursue volunteering, donating, altruism, humanitarian work, and philanthropy. See if tapping into your heart and higher heart can help you figure out what feeds your soul. Much love and many blessings this month~ Dr. Christina

Join us for our ‘Women’s Summer Solstice Chakra Weekend Retreat in West Bend, Wisconsin June 22 to 24, 2018: https://mindsoulandself.com/womens-wellness-retreats/

About: Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA is a Spiritual Counselor, Holistic Health Consultant, Certified Aromatherapist, Herbalist, Master Gardener, and Reiki Master Teacher with a PhD in Health Psychology. Her business, Mind, Soul, and Self LLC is based out of Wisconsin. For more info on Dr. Christina and her upcoming Chakra Retreats, Chakra Classes, Chakra Bootcamps, or to schedule an individual reading or appointment, please visit mindsoulandself.com. Many Blessings and Be Well!

April 2018 Hand Chakra Reading

April 2018 Hand Chakra Reading
By Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA
Mind, Soul, and Self LLC
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The Chakras are an ideal roadmap for personal growth and development. In 2017 we started our journey through the Chakras and focused on one energy center a month. We are going to keep on going in 2018! On our monthly adventure, I am going to educate you about a Chakra and then ask you to contemplate its function and roll in your own personal growth. April brings us to the Hand Chakras, minor Chakras on the palm of each hand. These Chakras influence healing and transmutation. Healing energies from the universe (such as Reiki) are channeled through these chakras. Energy flows from the universe to the crown chakra, to the third eye, to the throat, to the higher heart, to the heart, then down the arms and out the palm of the hands. So the energy of the Hand Chakras is literally heart energy; full of compassion, light, and love. We can pass this love energy to ourselves or on to others. Massage therapists, Energy Healers, Chiropractors, Nurses, and others with a healing touch are guided by the Hand Chakras. The Hand Chakras can assist in transforming dense energy into higher vibrating energy. This month, the Hand Chakras ask you, metaphorically, – can you change lead into gold?

 

Brief Overview of the Chakras: Our subtle energy bodies are made up of numerous energy channels that all together form a matrix. These channels flow through and around the body like highways of energy. These flows of energy are known as nadis in the Vedic tradition and meridians in the Chinese Medicine tradition. Where these flows of energy crisscross and intersect is where the chakras are formed. The Chakras are energy centers and vortexes in our subtle body. Seven large energy channels crisscross to form the major chakras (Root to Crown). These large energy channels are the flow of manifestation, liberation, expression, reception, ida, pingala, and sushumna. Minor chakras form where the lesser nadis cross. As there are many nadis, so there are many minor chakras. The Chakras are openings for life energy to flow into and out of our aura or electromagnetic field. There are main Chakras, minor, subpersonal, and transpersonal Chakras. The Chakras’ function is to vitalize the physical body and to bring about the development of our self-consciousness. Each Chakra is associated with certain physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual interactions. Each Chakra has personal growth themes, functions, and purposes. The concept of the Chakras has been around for thousands of years; but the energy coming to us from the cosmos is changing. We are receiving potent and new energies of high frequency light from the universe. The main Chakras (Root to Crown) were appropriate for us these past 2000 years. As we move into a new era, chakras above, inside, and below the physical body are forming and others are waking up from dormancy to help us evolve into our new future. Our journey through the Chakras will focus on ALL of these Chakras; main, minor, subpersonal, and transpersonal.

The Hand Chakras are minor Chakras located on the palm of each hand. Though there is an energy center on each hand, technically together they make up one chakra. These energy centers are usually seen as some shade of pink. Please do not assume that a minor Chakra is not as important as a major Chakra; all the energy centers work together to keep us whole, complete, and balanced. The Hand Chakras work in conjunction with the Heart and Higher Heart Chakras and influence healing and transmutation. Healing energies from the universe (such as Reiki) are channeled through these chakras. Energy flows from the universe/source down to the crown chakra, to the third eye, to the throat, to the higher heart, to the heart, then down the arms and out the palms of the hands. So the energy of the Hand Chakras is literally heart energy; full of compassion, gratitude, harmony, peace, light, and love. We can pass this love energy to ourselves or on to others. By strengthening the Hand Chakras, we are also increasing their connection with the Heart Chakra and thereby increasing our capacity to give love and receive love. Heart energy is the highest vibrating energy; therefore, energy from the Hand Chakras can be used to transmute negative, dense, low vibrating energy into more useful, higher vibrating energy.

April 2018 Hand Chakra Contemplation and Suggestions: Contemplate and assess sources of negativity and low vibrating energy in your life. Are they people, places, situations, or things? Or are they limiting beliefs and thoughts you have about yourself? Is it time to let go? Are you ready to release what holds you down, blocks your path, and keeps you stuck? Transmutation refers to the change of one substance into another. In alchemy, Magnum opus is the process of personal and spiritual transformation by taking the junk and chaos in your life and using it as the catalyst for enlightenment. Are you ready to change this lead into gold?

Here is a Meditation to help you on your journey:

  • Sit with your hands in prayer position in front of you.
  • Visualize roots growing out of your feet and going down into the earth below you and grounding and earthing your entire body.
  • When you are ready, visualize white light entering the crown of your head and filling the whole of your body from top to toe. See it entering each one of your chakras in turn, filling, cleansing, balancing and harmonizing each one.
  • Watch as the energy flows from your crown chakra, to the third eye, to the throat, to the higher heart, to the heart, then down the arms and out the palms of the hands.
  • Visualize high vibrating heart energy flowing out of the palms of your hands and filling the whole world!
  • If you have identified a source of negativity in your life, visualize the energy from your Hand chakras flowing to this negativity and slowly starting to raise its vibration. Bless this source of negativity in your life and then release it and set it free.
  • Sit for as long as you like, before drawing your ‘roots’ up from the earth and bringing yourself back into the present.
    Much love and many blessings this month~ Dr. Christina

Join us for our ‘Women’s May Day Retreat’ Saturday May 5, 2018 from 8am to 6:30pm In West Bend, Wisconsin: https://mindsoulandself.com/wellness-day-retreats/

 

Join us for our ‘Women’s Summer Solstice Chakra Weekend Retreat in West Bend, Wisconsin June 22 to 24, 2018: https://mindsoulandself.com/womens-wellness-retreats/

 

About: Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA is a Spiritual Counselor, Holistic Health Consultant, Certified Aromatherapist, Herbalist, Master Gardener, and Reiki Master Teacher with a PhD in Health Psychology. Her business, Mind, Soul, and Self LLC is based out of Wisconsin. For more info on Dr. Christina and her upcoming Chakra Retreats, Chakra Classes, Chakra Bootcamps, or to schedule an individual reading or appointment, please visit mindsoulandself.com. Many Blessings and Be W

March 2018 Hip Chakra and Kundalini Reading

March 2018 Hip Chakra and Kundalini Reading
By Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA
Mind, Soul, and Self LLC
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The Chakras are an ideal roadmap for personal growth and development. In 2017 we started our journey through the Chakras and focused on one energy center a month. We are going to keep on going in 2018! On our monthly adventure, I am going to educate you about a Chakra and then ask you to contemplate its function and roll in your own personal growth. March brings us to the Hip Chakras, minor chakras on each side of your body, at the center of the hip. These chakras influence and regulate Kundalini and are connected to the Root chakra. The Hip Chakras and Kundalini are here to remind us that the Spiritual path is a journey, not a destination. We want to take it slow and easy and do the work…integrating and processing our lessons along the way. Healing is not easy and ‘enlightenment’ is a process and not something that you can just achieve overnight. This month, the Hip Chakras ask you – do you do the work, or do you just want to get there now?

 

Brief Overview of the Chakras: Our subtle energy bodies are made up of numerous energy channels that all together form a matrix. These channels flow through and around the body like highways of energy. These flows of energy are known as nadis in the Vedic tradition and meridians in the Chinese Medicine tradition. Where these flows of energy crisscross and intersect is where the chakras are formed. The Chakras are energy centers and vortexes in our subtle body. Seven large energy channels crisscross to form the major chakras (Root to Crown). These large energy channels are the flow of manifestation, liberation, expression, reception, ida, pingala, and sushumna. Minor chakras form where the lesser nadis cross. As there are many nadis, so there are many minor chakras.

 

The Chakras are openings for life energy to flow into and out of our aura or electromagnetic field. There are main Chakras, minor, subpersonal, and transpersonal Chakras. The Chakras’ function is to vitalize the physical body and to bring about the development of our self-consciousness. Each Chakra is associated with certain physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual interactions. Each Chakra has personal growth themes, functions, and purposes.  The concept of the Chakras has been around for thousands of years; but the energy coming to us from the cosmos is changing. We are receiving potent and new energies of high frequency light from the universe. The main Chakras (Root to Crown) were appropriate for us these past 2000 years. As we move into a new era, chakras above, inside, and below the physical body are forming and others are waking up from dormancy to help us evolve into our new future. Our journey through the Chakras will focus on ALL of these Chakras; main, minor, subpersonal, and transpersonal.

 

The Hip Chakras are minor Chakras located on each side of your body, at the center of the hip. There is one on each hip. These energy centers are usually seen as some shade of deep red, pink, or magenta. These chakras influence and regulate Kundalini. Please do not assume that a minor Chakra is not as important as a major Chakra; all the energy centers work together to keep us whole, complete, and balanced. Minor Chakras each work with a Major Chakra. The Hips work with the Root Chakra. Kundalini (also known as Shakti) is a great, primal, feminine, creative energy that exists in everyone in the area of the Root Chakra, usually in a dormant, sleeping state. This means that most people are not aware of it, do not feel it, and have no idea it is there. Kundalini remains dormant until one is ready for it and until one awakens it (usually through meditation, breathwork, yoga, or other personal growth and spiritual practices). Kundalini energy represents pure potential and when awakened releases an intense amount of energy. Kundalini is typically represented as serpent or a snake and lies coiled. When it becomes activated, it uncoils and starts to rise through Sushumna, the Great Central Channel (along spine from tailbone to top of head). The main chakras are located along the Great Central Channel. Kundalini moves up from the Root through each one of the Chakras and comes out the top of the head (Crown Chakra). This process is known as Kundalini rising. According to Buddhist, Hindu, and Tantric beliefs, when Kundalini rises through the Chakras and passes the Crown Chakra, she unites with Shiva, which is the great, primal, masculine energy of the Universe. When these energies unite, you become one with the cosmic consciousness while still in your human body. This state is blissful and ecstatic and is known as nirvana or enlightenment. You have had a spiritual experience or a peak experience. Kundalini energy then goes back down your Chakras and rests once again in the Root Chakra. The Hip Chakras are gatekeepers and help regulate this energy and prevent Kundalini from rising before you are ready. Sometimes it can become awakened “accidently” when a person is not ready for it. This can either be a profound opportunity for personal evolution or personal devastation. Kundalini can be prematurely activated by intense/rushed spiritual work (for example, getting attuned to all three levels of Reiki at once instead of completing the process one at a time), childbirth, psychotropic drugs, sexual orgasms, and ecstatic religious experiences. When a person activates Kundalini before they are ready (known as a Spontaneous Kundalini Awakening), they may experience it as a Spiritual Emergency. A Spiritual Emergency is a Transpersonal Psychology term that means a person is having intense disruptive spiritual and psychic experiences and struggle with processing it and integrating it into their psyche. They do not have the tools to help them cope with their experience. They can feel scattered and broken. Can feel scared, uneasy, anxious, and depressed. Can experience insomnia, psychic phenomenon, nightmares, intense heat, chills, involuntarily movements, and body discomfort. In Transpersonal Psychology, spiritual crises can mimic mental illness. This is why it is important to slowly awaken Kundalini, work with knowledgeable and experienced healers and teachers, and not rush your spiritual journey.

 

March 2018 Hip Chakra Contemplation and Suggestions: Contemplate your spiritual journey this month. Do you understand your experience? Do you do the work, or do you just want to get there now? Do you do too much too fast? Do you take it slow and easy and move on when appropriate?  When you do spiritual and personal growth work, you clear out energies that no longer serve you a purpose. These energies include old patterns of behavior, old emotions, karma, ect. You also take in higher energies and white light. If you take in higher vibrations too fast for your personality, you can experience spiritual emergencies such as dark night of the soul or Kundalini Awakening. It’s important to slowly integrate new energies and make them a part of your personality. The following are some suggested integration activities:

• Journal your experience
• Draw or paint your experience
• Make Mandalas
• Talk to someone about your experience
• Counseling, Contemplation, and Processing
• Yoga with an experienced yogi/teacher
• Get a Reiki or energy work session from an experienced practitioner

Here is an Integration Meditation to help you on your journey:

Find a quiet, comfortable place for yourself–where you will not be disturbed. Create a relaxing atmosphere. You may want to light a candle, light incense, or play some quiet, soothing music in the background. Begin to relax in general. Take some deep breathes. Notice how you experience yourself and any feelings and emotions you are experiencing before doing this meditation exercise. Then close your eyes, relax, breathe deeply, and focus your attention inward… Be aware of yourself as a spiritual being, made of energy. Begin to open up your awareness of the field of energy around your physical body. Notice if your energy is close and tight around your body, or spread out far away from your body. What do you see in your energy field? Do you see energy that no longer serves you a higher purpose? Do you see energy you have released as a result of healing work? Do you see other people’s energy that you have accumulated? We are going to release all energy in our energy field or aura, that is not ours or that no longer serves us a purpose. Watch as that energy flows down towards the earth to be transformed. Now, call for all your higher energies to return to you and begin to pull them into your center. Begin to draw your energy field/aura closer to you, around you to about an arm’s length around your body…Draw your aura an arm’s length in front, at the back, left and right sides, above your head and below your feet. Wrap yourself in your own energy an arm’s length all the way around you…Notice what that’s like… Your aura is your personal space–define it, own it, enjoy it. You’ve created an energy boundary. State to yourself, I am whole and complete, I am whole and complete. I am integrated. My personality, mind, emotions, heart, soul, physical body and spirit are all one. I understand my experience. I do my spiritual work slowly and smoothly. I will not rush. The spiritual quest is a journey and I will do the work. When you feel ready, take a few deep breaths, gently open your eyes, and slowly begin to move. Notice how you experience yourself after doing this exercise. Give yourself some time to integrate this experience and enjoy being relaxed before moving on to other activities. (Especially after you first start practicing this meditation–you may want to journal, create arts, have a cup of tea, or go for a quiet walk.) Much love and many blessings this month~ Dr. Christina

I declare March ‘Chakra Month!! Check out all my Chakra Sales and Specials for March 2018: https://mindsoulandself.com/sale/

Join us for Advanced Energy Healing and Chakra Balancing Class in Sheboygan, WI on March 17, 2018: https://mindsoulandself.com/advanced-chakra-energy-healing/

Join us for our ‘Women’s Spring Equinox Weekend Retreat’ in West Bend, Wisconsin March 23 to 25, 2018: https://mindsoulandself.com/womens-wellness-retreats/

About: Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA is a Spiritual Counselor, Holistic Health Consultant, Certified Aromatherapist, Herbalist, Master Gardener, and Reiki Master Teacher with a PhD in Health Psychology. Her business, Mind, Soul, and Self LLC is based out of Wisconsin. For more info on Dr. Christina and her upcoming Chakra Retreats, Chakra Classes, Chakra Bootcamps, or to schedule an individual reading or appointment, please visit mindsoulandself.com. Many Blessings and Be Well!

Aromatherapy for February 2018

Aromatherapy for February 2018
By Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA
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‘Neroli’


Life happens. Things beyond our control and things within our control. A loved one may pass away. We don’t have the money to pay a bill. Our car breaks down. We get into an agreement with a friend. Stress at work is unbearable. We have too much to do and not enough time to do it. We all experience hard times. Sometimes it seems like nothing can go our way and we think the universe hates us. We ask “why me?” We just want to scream and cry in frustration. Neroli essential oil offers comfort, calmness, and a warm embrace to help you cope with and recover from difficult times.

 

Neroli (Citrus aurantium var. amara) is distilled or solvent extracted from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree. It is also known as orange blossom or orange flower. It is native to India and China. It has a florally citrus aroma; soft and beautiful. Neroli essential oil can be pricey due to the number of flowers required to produce the essential oil as well as the production process itself. But it is a wonderful addition to your natural health care. Neroli essential oil is very relaxing and can relieve chronic anxiety, depression, fear, shock, agitation, and stress. Neroli Oil is a powerful sedative and is regarded as one of the best antidepressant remedies. Neroli resonates with the Heart Chakra and can evoke higher emotions like peace, joy, love, compassion, gratitude, and serenity. It can relax and soothe the soul and uplift the spirit. It brings balance to the mind, heart, emotions, and soul.

 

Recipe for Serenity, Peace, and Comfort
• 3 drops Neroli Essential Oil
• 1 drop Lemon Balm (Melissa) Essential Oil
• 5 drops Mandarin Essential Oil
• 1 drop Rose Essential Oil
• 5 drops Cedarwood Essential oil
• ½ ounce vegetable oil like coconut, almond, or grapeseed
• A little bottle, bowl, or container to mix oils in

 

Directions: This blend is meant to be inhaled. As you prepare the blend, have the thoughts and intent that you are inviting calmness, serenity, and peace into your life. Put a few drops in your hands, rub together, cup over your face, and deeply inhale several times. As you breathe in the aroma, state the affirmation: “I maintain my calm with inner peace and strength. I maintain my inner calm in the midst of chaos.”

 

Interested in learning more about aromatherapy and herbs? Join Dr. Christina Wilke-Burbach for ‘Holistic Healing with Herbs,’ a 6-month certification program starting April 14, 2018 in West, Bend, WI: https://mindsoulandself.com/herb_classes_wisconsin_illinois/

 

About: Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA is a Spiritual Counselor, Holistic Health Consultant, Certified Aromatherapist, Herbalist, Master Gardener, and Reiki Master Teacher with a PhD in Health Psychology. Her business, Mind, Soul, and Self LLC is based out of Wisconsin. For more info on Dr. Christina and her upcoming Aromatherapy, Herbal Medicine, or Natural Perfume classes or to schedule an individual reading or appointment, please visit mindsoulandself.com. Many Blessings and Be Well!

May 2017 Higher Heart Chakra Reading

May 2017 Higher Heart Chakra Reading
By Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA
Mind, Soul, and Self LLC
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The Chakras are an ideal roadmap for personal growth and development.  In 2017 we are journeying through the Chakras and focusing on one Chakra a month. May brings us to the Higher Heart Chakra, the ‘Healers Chakra’ and the center of charity, volunteerism, humanitarianism. This month, the Higher Heart asks you, “How are you a light in the darkness so that others can find their way?”

 

Brief Overview of Chakras: The Chakras are the main energy centers in our subtle body. They are the openings for life energy to flow into and out of our aura or electromagnetic field. There are main Chakras, minor, subpersonal, and transpersonal Chakras. The Chakras’ function is to vitalize the physical body and to bring about the development of our self-consciousness. Each chakra is associated with certain physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual interactions. Each chakra has personal growth themes, functions, and purposes.  The concept of the Chakras has been around for thousands of years.

 

The Higher Heart Chakra is a newer emerging chakra. Not a traditional “yoga” chakra. It is located between the Heart and Throat chakras on the Thymus. This energy center was gifted to us at the beginning of time, but lie dormant until recently. It is here to help us integrate and process the new energies coming to the earth. It is activated in those who have reincarnated at this to help heal humanity and help us move into the Age of Aquarius, the 5th dimension, a time of peace and harmony. Not many people teach about this Chakra. I feel as if part of my life mission is to share that there are many more than just 7 chakras! The Chakra and energy system has been evolving as humans and the energies on earth have been changing. We are waking up and becoming multidimensional! I consider the Higher Heart a main Chakra. It reflects a person’s understanding, acceptance and practice of the universal concepts of Universal Love and Compassion. Activated in Healers, as it shows a person’s ability and/or calling to healing/teaching work. Its functions’ include unconditional love for all of humanity, healing the world around you, increasing the vibration of humanity, practicing the lessons of the heart, serving, donating, volunteering, giving back to your community in some way, generosity, altruism, and humanitarian work. Those with an activated Higher Heart feel that they are here for some greater purpose and that they can influence the world by their actions.

 

May 2017 Higher Heart Chakra Forecast: Its very appropriate that the Higher Heart is the Chakra of focus for May. I have been pondering lately why people volunteer. Currently, I am involved in more volunteer and charity projects than I ever have been in my life. In fact, I am volunteering almost as much as I am working for pay. Some of the volunteer projects I am involved in were quite difficult to get accepted for and are considered “prestigious”. So, I have been thinking about why people volunteer and donate their money and time? So I did a little research and talked to others heavily involved in charity work. People report volunteering because 1). causes are close to their heart, 2). to make a positive change in their community, 3). to make the world a better place, 4). to build up their resumes, 5). to learn a new skill, 6). For the unique opportunity and benefits/perks, 7). because they feel called to, 8). To pay it forward, 9). For self-reflection and self-awareness, and 10). To boost their mental, physical, and spiritual health. Serving your community is a function of the Higher Heart. Many people have only the chakras below the heart activated and therefore their whole life-experience is based in the consciousness of ego, fear, and survival. The Heart and Higher Heart Chakras are leading to a consciousness based in love and community and therefore to a life in abundance, peace, joy, and satisfaction. By volunteering and donating you can help shift your consciousness to a higher level. As you heal and raise your vibration you help heal all of humanity and raise both the vibration and consciousness on the planet. So this month, the higher energies are asking you to explore how you serve humanity. If you currently don’t volunteer, donate your time or money, or do some sort of service/humanitarianism, WHY NOT?? Most people think when we talk about “healing” humanity we are referring to setting up a healing business like yoga, massage, Reiki, etc. We can heal the world in a lot of different ways. The world and humanity need a lot of help right now. How can you assist??

 

Higher Heart Chakra Blend
• 6 drops Rosewood (or Ho Wood)
• 2 drops Thyme
• 2 drops Tea Tree
• 2 drops Hyssop
• 1 ounce of a vegetable oil like coconut, jojoba, or almond

 

Blend the essential oils into the vegetable oil then massage some over the Higher Heart area. Lightly thump the Higher Heart area three times and repeat the following affirmations: “I am experiencing a higher calling now. I help heal humanity now. I help heal the world now.”

 

If you are interested in learning more about the ‘Higher Heart Chakra, Energy Shifts, 3 Waves of Volunteers, Rainbow, Diamond, Crystal, Indigo Children, Lightworkers, Healing Humanity, & Your Life Purpose’ please visit the Chakra Mini-Series page for monthly $17 mini chakra classes https://mindsoulandself.com/2017-chakra-mini-series/

 

Join us for our ‘Summer Solstice Women’s Chakra Retreat’ in West Bend, Wisconsin June 16 to 18, 2017: https://mindsoulandself.com/womens-wellness-retreats/

 

About: Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA is a Holistic Health Consultant, Certified Aromatherapist, Herbalist, and Reiki Master Teacher with a PhD in Health Psychology. Her business, Mind, Soul, and Self LLC is based out of Wisconsin. For more info on Dr. Christina and her upcoming Chakra Retreats, Chakra Classes, Chakra Bootcamps, or to schedule an individual reading or appointment, please visit mindsoulandself.com. Many Blessings and Be Well!

April 2017 Heart Chakra Reading

April 2017 Heart Chakra Reading
By Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA
Mind, Soul, and Self LLC
mindsoulandself.com

The Chakras are an ideal roadmap for personal growth and development.  In 2017 we are focusing on one Chakra a month. April brings us to the Heart Chakra, the center of unconditional love, forgiveness, hope, and peace. This month, I ask you to identify who or what keeps you chained to the past and does not allow you to move forward with your life….

 

Brief Overview of Chakras: The Chakras are the main energy centers in our subtle body. They are the openings for life energy to flow into and out of our aura or electromagnetic field. There are main Chakras, minor, subpersonal, and transpersonal Chakras. The Chakras’ function is to vitalize the physical body and to bring about the development of our self-consciousness. Each chakra is associated with certain physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual interactions. Each chakra has personal growth themes, functions, and purposes.  The concept of the Chakras has been around for thousands of years.

 

The Heart Chakra is located in the center of your chest. Its functions include love, self-love, balance, compassion, empathy, peace, respect, non-judgment, acceptance, connection, affinity, high vibrating emotions, and equilibrium. Love, hope, forgiveness, and compassion are the life lessons we learn through the Heart Chakra. The Sanskrit name for the Heart chakra is ‘Anahata’ which means “unhurt, unstruck, and unbeaten.” Heart Chakra needs that must be met for healing and transcendence to occur include self-love, the ability to love others, ability to feel compassion and empathy for others, sense of peace, and hope.

 

April 2017 Heart Chakra Forecast: The Heart Chakra embodies high vibrating emotions like peace, gratitude, and joy. Many times unresolved issues and energy stuck in our past can contribute to the development of lower vibrating emotions like guilt, shame, and depression. This month, the universe is encouraging you to release your past and set yourself free. By constantly revisiting the past, living there, ruminating over it, thinking thoughts like ‘would have, could have, should have,’ and leaving it unhealed, we remain prisoners.  How can you embody and become Anahata (unhurt, unstruck, and unbeaten) and release what no longer serves you a higher purpose?

 

Heart Chakra Forgiveness and Release Blend
• 3 drops Palo Santo essential oil
• 5 drops Bergamot essential oil
• 2 drops Rose essential oil
• 5 drops Myrrh essential oil

 

Directions: This blend is to be used in a diffuser. As you prepare the blend, have the thoughts and intent that you are ready to release patterns and energy from your past to set your soul free. Turn the diffuser on and breathe in the aroma and state the following affirmation. “Bless my heart, bless my mind, bless my soul. Whatever doesn’t serve me I release and let go.”

 

If you are interested in learning more about the ‘Heart Chakra, Forgiveness, and Cord Cutting’ please visit the Chakra Mini-Series page for monthly $17 mini chakra classes https://mindsoulandself.com/2017-chakra-mini-series/

 

Join us for a ‘Transpersonal Weekend with Dr. Christina’ in Madison, WI April 29 and 30, 2017. Two separate spiritual and personal growth events (Spirit Trance Day and Past Life Regression), join us for one or both: https://mindsoulandself.com/transpersonal/

 

Join us for our ‘Summer Solstice Women’s Chakra Retreat’ in West Bend, Wisconsin June 16 to 18, 2017: https://mindsoulandself.com/womens-wellness-retreats/

 

About: Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA is a Holistic Healing Facilitator, Certified Aromatherapist, Herbalist, and Reiki Master Teacher with a PhD in Health Psychology. Her business, Mind, Soul, and Self LLC is based out of Wisconsin. For more info on Dr. Christina and her upcoming Chakra Retreats, Chakra Classes, Chakra Bootcamps, or to schedule an individual reading or appointment, please visit mindsoulandself.com. Many Blessings and Be Well!

March 2017 Solar Plexus Chakra Reading

March 2017 Solar Plexus Chakra Reading
By Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA
Mind, Soul, and Self LLC
mindsoulandself.com

The Chakras are an ideal roadmap for personal growth and development.  In 2017 we are focusing on one Chakra a month. March brings us to the Solar Plexus Chakra, the seat of personal power, autonomy, and dynamic energy. This month, I ask you to focus on who or what you give your energy away to or who takes your energy away from you….

 

Brief Overview of Chakras: The Chakras are the main energy centers in our subtle body. They are the openings for life energy to flow into and out of our aura or electromagnetic field. There are main Chakras, minor, subpersonal, and transpersonal Chakras. The Chakras’ function is to vitalize the physical body and to bring about the development of our self-consciousness. Each chakra is associated with certain physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual interactions. Each chakra has personal growth themes, functions, and purposes.  The concept of the Chakras has been around for thousands of years.

 

The Solar Plexus Chakra is located in the center of your body, in the area of your diaphragm. It is the seat of Personal Power, Will, Determination, Motivation, Vital Energy, Self-Esteem/Image, Personality, Ego, Personal Transformation, and Achievement. It represents the element fire and is associated with the Sun and the planet Mars. The Solar Plexus is where our warrior energy is located; where we fight for what’s right, true, and just. The Solar Plexus is your own little personal sunshine. This is where you learn to create boundaries for yourself; physical, emotional, and energetic boundaries. You learn to say no, be assertive, and stand up for yourself. You learn where you end and where others begin. You learn not to take on other’s problems. This is where you learn to be an individual, to be free, and to self-regulate.

 

March 2017 Solar Plexus Forecast: Have you been more drained, depleted, tired, fatigued, stressed, and irritable than usual? Have you been experiencing more anxiety, headaches or stomachaches? All these can be symptoms of a malfunctioning Solar Plexus. And unfortunately, many times this can happen because we allow it to happen by having poor boundaries. The center of your personal power and autonomy can go haywire because other people’s energy may be invading your energy field or because you have given your energy away to others. We never want to give our energy away and we never want to take on others’ energy. Take a moment and close your eyes, tuning into the energy that runs through you and around you. Does it feel like someone else’s energy is there? Have you allowed another to take your energy from you? No one can take your energy from you unless you allow it. So contemplate, meditate, and focus on who or what you give your energy away to or who takes your energy away from you. Why do you allow this to happen? This month, the universe is encouraging you to take your power back.

 

Solar Plexus Chakra Energy Cleansing Blend
• 5 drops Sage essential oil
• 5 drops Grapefruit essential oil
• 5 drops Juniper essential oil
• 5 drops Lemon essential oil
• 1 tablespoon vodka or witch hazel
• 2-ounce spray bottle
• Distilled water

 

Directions: Place the vodka or witch hazel in the spray bottle (this acts as a dispersant since water and oils do not mix). Add the essential oils then the gently swirl to blend together. Add the distilled water. Shake well. Use the spray to cleanse your energy field, aura, and space. As you spray the blend, have the intent that you are cleansing away negative, dense, dark energy and redirecting the energies to the divine to be transformed into more useful energy. If you are an energy or Reiki practitioner, you can infuse the bottle with high vibrating energy before you use it.

 

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About: Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA is a Holistic Health Psychologist, Certified Aromatherapist, Herbalist, and Reiki Master Teacher. Her business, Mind, Soul, and Self LLC is based out of Wisconsin. For more info on Dr. Christina and her upcoming Chakra Retreats, Chakra Classes, Chakra Bootcamps, or to schedule an individual reading or appointment, please visit mindsoulandself.com. Many Blessings and Be Well!