Group reading and storytelling has always been fascinating. In a recent read with a crowd of kids, we came across the magical Sun Drop Flower from Disney's Tangled—a golden coloured lily. Not a traditional flower, but a magical one. This magical flower is central to the plot, possessing powerful healing derived from a drop of sunlight. The same as Manipura—the solar plexus chakra located at the navel representing personal power, self-esteem, willpower, and intellect associated with the radiance of the sun.
Balance between different
forces is always a significant part of our being. A sugar-coated candy can be
hazardous to our wellbeing if taken regularly. And, an extremely spiced up food
may generate ulcers in our gut. The balance is needed to experience the various
states of our own nervous system. In recent times, older generations and Gen Z
all experience troubled anger issues, not knowing the particular cause or how
to deal with it. The Manipura comes as a relief.
Activating our Solar Plexus
begins with visualising a bright smiling golden light radiating its energy
throughout our body and senses. This light activates the balance we all need
for the right purpose in our lives. Just as the Sun Drop Flower heals through
its golden radiance, our solar plexus chakra holds the power to transform and
direct our inner energies. When we feel lost, powerless, or overwhelmed by
emotions we cannot name, it is often because this center has become dimmed or
blocked.
The ancient wisdom teaches
us poses like the warrior pose or the boat pose, affirming the positive
declarations of our being—'I Can!', 'I am!' and 'I am worthy!' These practices
are not merely physical exercises but tools for awakening our inner strength.
The warrior stance grounds us in our power, reminding us that we have the
capacity to face challenges with courage. The boat pose engages our core,
literally and metaphorically, building the stamina needed to navigate life's
turbulent waters.
It becomes very important
for us to direct our energies in the right direction for the right purpose
toward a self-directed and motivated goal. Be it managing our anger, finding
the will to live, cultivating confidence in our decisions, or simply
remembering our inherent worthiness, our dear Manipura does it all. This golden
center within us is like having our own Sun Drop Flower, constantly available
to heal, energize, and balance us.
When we chant loud
"Ram, Ram, Ram"—the seed mantra of the solar plexus—we awaken this
dormant power. We reconnect with that magical healing light that the children
in our story circle so easily understood. They saw the Sun Drop Flower and
recognized its magic because children naturally understand what we sometimes
forget: that light, warmth, and healing power reside within each of us, waiting
to be activated.
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