Why Are My Chakras Not Opening As Much As Others’?

Question:

Dear Ariel,

I’ve been reading the descriptions of people’s experiences with their energy or their chakras and it’s more intense than anything I have experienced.

Is it that some people are more sensitive than others?
Or do my chakras need more work?

I meditate 2-3 times a day and go to a meditation class once a week, I copied the affirmations of the lower 4 chakras on some flash cards and keep them in my wallet, I wear a pendant with some crystals in it all the time, and ive been reading lots of Eckhart Tolle.

I’ve been putting in more work than thought.

Thanks,

T.

My response:

Hey T, it sounds like you’re turning spirituality into a goal, a path, a quest. Enlightenment is not a goal.

If you’re looking for enlightenment, ALL it comes down to is Self-realization. Realizing your true nature. That’s IT.

All the “stuff” we try to do is ultimately a distraction in the end.

Working with energy is very similar. You can place your attention there, but it’s not something to grunt and struggle with. Energy flows better when one lets go.

In the physical world, the harder we push, the more work we do, traditionally speaking.

In the energetic domain, it’s the exact opposite. It’s about surrender, letting go, and releasing all resistances. It’s about allowing not pushing, almost like being a straw through which life energy can flow. It’s YANG by intention but actually YIN in operation.

Basically don’t try so hard and just allow it. Surrender to it totally. Live the lifestyle of balanced chakras.

Open chakras, knowing who you are, balanced energy… all that stuff is your NATURAL state. It’s not something we have to do. We only have to STOP doing all the hub-bub that is covering up and blocking our natural state.

You’ve been studying chakras so look at the affirmations associated with the chakras. They’re about letting go of resistance, trusting the universe, allowing yourself to Love. It’s not about trying to do stuff or forcing your chakras to open. You can’t force your way into heaven/enlightenment/balanced chakras.

Things like crystals may certainly interact with your energy body and have a positive influence in many areas of your life, but they’re just one part of the equation.

In my experience, the best “tool” for opening chakras is simply the power of intention.

Mentally and energetically intend to open your chakras, to live from the frames that are associated with each chakra such as abundance, compassion, or inner strength, and then go out and live that life.

As the Law of Attraction teaches us, our energetic experience of life is greatly in tune with our mental thoughts and intentions.

Sure some people are naturally more in tune with their body, but developing these abilities is something that any of us can do. All it takes is some knowledge, practice, and willingness to let go.

Thanks for your question.