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The Hidden Chakras: Understanding Our New Emerging Meridians

If you feel as though you have been going through a lot of changes over the past couple of months and you’re not quite sure what might be causing it, you’re not alone.

 New chakras are emerging on the Earth plane, though many of these have been chakra points in the spiritual body all along and as humanity progresses, we have raised the vibration of the planet and ourselves. This has brought about the physical world presence of these new chakras which have, and will continue to manifest themselves on the physical plane, creating changes in all of us.

Who is Affected?

As you raise your vibration and consciousness, so too does Gaia (Mother Earth) and because of this, vast changes are occurring; chakras are merging, moving, and forming, an upgrade that will roll out in 3 stages.

Firstly, the forerunners, those of you who begin their spiritual awakening prior to 2012 will experience these shifts, before the Second Wave Awakeners who began their journey between 2012 and 2016. Finally, the rest of the world will experience the upgrade.

New Chakras

So what changes are going to take place? Here we take a quick rundown looking at these new chakras, and show which shifting chakras they have absorbed (along with the duties) and how this will  impact your physical life.

You can refer to this Chakra map throughout the article, thanks to Karen Downing and Suzanne Jonas for drawing this up!

Via Karen Downing

Via Karen Downing

Crown Chakra – (Purple and white)shutterstock_312843965

Starting our journey at the top of the head, the Crown chakra is where the connection to the spirit occurs and spiritual energy enters the body. This sits, as a crown would, on the top of your head. Continue reading

5 Magical Books That Will Make You Question Everything You Thought You Knew

Great books have the power to reconfigure and manipulate our entire understanding of reality – and our place within it. Whether you’re looking for guidance or are in need of deep contemplative reflection, these top five mind-altering and consciousness-raising books will undoubtedly fulfill your expectations.

In no particular order…

Stumbling on Happiness, by Daniel Gilbert

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Daniel Gilbert is a famous Harvard psychologist, specializing in the everyday flaws and biases of the human mind. According to Gilbert, humans are guilty of incorrectly judging others, inaccurate about what makes people happy, and even where you’re happy right here, in this moment.

Throughout the course of the book, Gilbert proves that happiness has little to do with what happens to us in our lives, and more to do with our outlook or our interpretation of things.

The reason? We each have a “psychological immune system,” that is responsible for explaining away our past experiences, future projections, or even current situations to ensure we maintain a baseline and steady level of happiness. It’s when this psychological immune system becomes weak that we fall into depression or experience mental breakdowns.

The True Believer, by Eric Hoffer

Eric Hoffer, by the end of this novel, proves to the reader why we believe in extremist ideologies, fundamentalism and fanaticism. Rather than beating around the bush, Hoffer helps readers understand everything from why they give up their identities for insane causes to how wars and revolutions are brought about and concluded.

This page turner is nothing short of brilliant, helping individuals understand how history came to be – and more importantly – our individual and important role in shaping the future.

Antifragile: Things That Gain From Disorder, by Nassim Talebshutterstock_393367726

This book is chock full of life-changing, world-affecting ideas sure to rattle your entire existence and outlook. This may sound like a lofty claim, but within the confines of this book, for instance, Taleb proves: Continue reading

19 Insomnia Hacks: How To Fall Asleep Faster At Night

Sleep in an incredibly important process that our bodies need in order to properly reset and recharge. Sleep is one of those things that either comes easily to you, or it doesn’t. Those who do not get enough sleep have probably battled with issues related to insomnia for their entire lives. This is in comparison to the people who can pretty much fall asleep standing up – I think we all know one!

If you are one of those people who needs to catch up on a few Zs, take a look at our sleep time recommendation below.

During the Day:

  1. Exercise: Exercising during the day can not only improve you health, but it also improves your sleep patterns by reducing stress. However, try not to exercise 3 hours before bed because the adrenaline will keep you awake.

  2. Avoid drinks: Limit your intake of caffeine and alcohol because they both make it difficult for you to fall asleep.

  3. No naps: Sleeping during the day makes it difficult to fall sleep at night. If you absolutely must, limit naps to a power nap of 20 minutes.

Evening:

  1. Food: Opt for a light meal over a heavier one. The heavier the meal, the more difficult it is for your body to digest, and indigestion can make it difficult to fall asleep. However, hunger can also keep you awake, so it’s a balance. Continue reading

1833: The Year The Heavens Rained Unto Earth

Meteor showers are one of those bucket list items that most people try to check off while sitting in a grass field with a blanket and perhaps a glass of red wine. Well, there is one meteor shower that is believed to be one of the most significant in history. It was so expansive that most people who witnessed the event believed their world was coming to an end.

Nov. 12th, 1833 the sky was full of shooting stars from the Leonid Meteor shower. It was associated with the comet Tempel Tuttle and was named Leonid because it looked like it was shooting from the Leo constellation.

Every November:

The Leonid meteor shower happens every November, but is extremely noticeable every 33 years. The Tempel Tuttle comet revolves around the sun every 32 ½ years. The Earth passes through the comet’s orbit every year, but it’s closest to the Earth every 33 years when it passes closest to the sun.

It was such a spectacular sight in 1833 that many people thought the world was coming to an end. The “night the stars fell” is mentioned in several stories, and there are several witness accounts from the apocalyptic night.

The Wall’s:

A story was written about the Wall family in 1933 that also mentioned this magical night. Edward and Behethelen Wall moved their family of 11 from Kentucky to Lexington on Nov. 13th 1833. They could not cross the Missouri River on the boat that day and so they ended up camping under the stars at Slusher Farm. This was of course, the night the stars fell. Continue reading

What Animal Makes Your Best Companion Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Domesticated pets are a big part of our society. It’s rare to find a household that doesn’t have at least one, whether it be a dog, cat, bunny, hamster, bird, fish, or tortoise. It seems companionship is in human nature and we seek it out in any form we can.

Take a look at the recommendations based on your zodiac sign.

Aquarius:

shutterstock_406852453A little eccentricity, a little bit of airiness is what Aquarians are about. Individuals born in this sign are typically independent, original, and humanitarians.

 However, they are not overly fond of keeping a pet simply because it ties them down.

If they warm up to the idea, a pair of lovebirds is definitely a great pick. Aquarius’ are romantics at heart and will love their company at home.

Pisces:

Pisces’ are usually surrounded by dreams. They are compassionate, artistic, intuitive, and gentle. They cherish romance, and love to be hugged and cuddled. A furry little bunny rabbit makes a great pet for a Pisces. The animal is a great partner for snuggling, and their owner will fall head over heels for them. Continue reading

Everything You Need to Know About The Healing Power of Sound Thearpy

Sound therapy and balancing has the power to embark a revolutionary perspective on the mind, energy, memory and soul. Sound healing has emerged into the therapeutic landscape, striking a revolutionary balance between science, sound and spirituality.

shutterstock_267859670Energetic disturbances and imbalances are highly malleable through auditory stimuli. In fact, sound and vibrational therapy has been documented to impart consistent, predictable, and oftentimes immediate relief from a number of issues, including pain, insomnia and migraines.

Controlling the human energy field, through auditory motivations, can be nothing short of life changing – providing your body with the means to strike a healing balance between body, mind and soul.

Understanding Sound Healing Treatment

Sound therapy, also known as brain-wave entrainment, is both a passive and participatory experience. In one respect, you enter a mellow state of passive relaxation with limited external sensory distractions and with a more sedated breath rate. In doing so, you become a space of tranquil stillness and receiver of sound.

This is followed up with the participatory platform to become more open, wide, and aware of the sounds and audio stimuli.shutterstock_113069137

Sound proves to be the perfect pathway to mindful awareness and still reflection – the same way that a meditation mantra would. Continue reading