03/12/2021
The solar plexus chakra
is located right near the stomach, and is symbolized by the colour yellow. The solar plexus chakra governs confidence and motivation, and imbalances in the solar plexus chakra can show up as upset stomach or gastrointestinal issues. Solar plexus chakra imbalances in patients often look like individuals with extremely low self esteem, or in a less extreme case could be someone that second guesses themselves frequently.
The shadow side of the solar plexus chakra is shame, which is an emotion that is often so deeply internalized that often we don’t know that we are acting from a place of shame. Shame is especially present for those of us that are significantly ‘othered’, by means of race, gender, ability or otherwise. Overcoming shame, especially internalized shame is crucial to bringing the solar plexus chakra into balance. If you think you might be struggling with self worth and shame issues, I have found it really helpful to spend time thinking and journaling about times when I have felt like I didn’t belong and exploring why I felt that way, who benefited from those feelings, and trying to find ways to comfort that wounded inner child. ✨🤍✨
