The source of all energy is the Tao, the void existing throughout the universe. The void is the empty space between the stars, planets, and atomic particles. This space is within and the very center of every sentient being, and every material form. Sentient beings have energy centers we often call Chakras, centers through which the energy emanating from this source is expressed.
The energy proceeds from the Tao within and flows through each Chakra when that Chakra is open and developed. The linear paradigm that suggests that there is an outer source of the life energy (god, the universe) supports the notion that energy comes in through the heart, crown and/or base Chakra and flows through the body.
This paradigm no longer serves us and a new understanding must be considered. An understanding that incorporates the expanded quantum sense of the universe. The enhanced quantum paradigm and a clearer understanding of our universe supports the view that the energy is within each of us and flows through the Chakras out into the world as expression in behavior, appearance, and language.
When the Chakras are open and developed this expression is virtuous and life affirming.
Click on each image for a more definitive description of each chakra.
The Root Chakra
An open and developed Root Chakra supports a stable and secure physical nature. A basic trust and openness is evident and there is a balanced sense of self-preservation that is inclusive of other life and all material form. The Root Chakra represents the element earth and supports health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence.
The Sacral Chakra
An open Sacral Chakra enables balanced emotion and passionate sexuality. Feelings flow freely without attachment and are expressed with calm and presence rather than emotion and unbalance. Sacred and depth of intimacy and strong balanced passion are characteristics of the Sacral Chakra which is represented by the element water.
The Navel Chakra
When developed and open this Chakra represents the true will of an individual. Embracing all elements of life without judgment, commentary, and choice is the primary characteristic of this balanced Chakra. The element fire is associated with the Sacral Chakra relating to the fuel of personal power that provides the energy of confidence in one's responses to the environment. This is the essence of true faith.
The Heart Chakra
An open Heart Chakra supports the unconditionality of the love expression. All sentient beings, all material forms are loved and cared for and respected; peaceful compassion is characteristic. Air is the element associated with this Chakra and all encompassing acceptance is represented. even the love of self and gentle affection are key expressions when this Chakra is developed.
The Throat Chakra
As sound is the element and the orientation is the throat, this Chakra, when open and developed lends an ability of honest and clear vocal expression. Expressions of truth, creativity, insights, and intuition are enabled when this Chakra is open, developed, and integrated with the other Chakras. The ability to express needs with clarity, brevity, and no charge of emotion is reinforced.
The Brow Chakra
When open and developed this Chakra, symbolized by the element light, enhances true "psychic" energy which is the ability to incorporate experience and see a true perspective, or "the big picture". Archetypal levels of experience and vision are enabled and true wisdom is developed. Visionary experience is associated with this open Chakra.
The Crown Chakra
When open this Chakra orients to self-knowledge, the pure knowledge of self as an expression of the universal consciousness. Pure awareness of the connection to and essential nature of all that exists is related to this developed CHakra. As thought is the element, this Chakra supports enlightenment and enhanced awareness of reality, of "what is".