OPENING YOUR THIRD EYE

By Greg Gordonson

CUT THROUGH THE SMOKESCREEN OF CONFUSION, ILLUSION AND DRAMA WE ALL DEAL WITH ON A DAILY BASIS

“THESE EYES” “BROWN EYED GIRL” “BETTE DAVIS EYES” “LYIN’ EYES” “HUNGRY EYES” “ANGEL EYES"

IT SEEMS WE NEVER STOP WRITING AND SINGING ABOUT EYES. BLUE, BROWN, GREEN, LAUGHING, CRYING, SMILING… YOU NAME IT…WE’RE OBSESSED WITH EYES.

BUT WHAT ABOUT OUR THIRD EYE? IT DOESN’T CROP UP IN SONG LYRICS AS OFTEN BUT IT’S PERHAPS THE MOST FASCINATING OF ALL. A BIT OF HISTORY

The third eye is one of the seven chakras that form a system developed in India sometime between 1500 and

500 BC. According to the oldest text on the subject, the Vedas (a Sanskrit literary record) and the most ancient Hindu scriptures, chakras are energy centers within our bodies that correspond to our organs and to various emotional, psychological, spiritual and physical states of being. To live a healthy and happy life, it’s believed that we need to tap into the "prana" or pure healing energy contained in the chakras within us and in the world around us. Confused? Don’t worry, we’re going to keep this very simple and no, we’re not going to delve deeply into the science behind the beliefs. Some scholars spend a lifetime seeking a complete understanding of the chakra system, but, we thought a quick look at just one - what is referred to as the “third eye” — might open doors to a world of new explorations for you.

WHERE IS YOUR THIRD EYE?

Place your index fingers at the center points of your eyebrows, and then move them together, across your forehead, until they touch. You’ve found your third eye.

Surprise! It doesn’t work the same as your other two.

Believers will tell you that your third eye is the sixth of the seven chakras and is linked to your pituitary gland, eyes, head and the lower part of your brain.

WHAT DOES IT DO?

Your third eye is believed to serve as a bridge between you and the outside world, allowing you to cut through the smokescreen of confusion, illusion and drama we all deal with on a daily

basis. Fostering not only our imagination but also our ability to think, make good decisions and develop lifelong wisdom, your third eye, most importantly, also gives you the gift of intuition. What first responder wouldn’t want to develop that?

UMMM…MINE DOESN’T SEEM TO BE WORKING SO WELL. WHAT’S UP?

Experts say that problems with your third eye chakra can include

feelings of uncertainty, confusion, a lack of purpose, pessimism and

even cynicism. Sound familiar? You might have a third eye chakra blockage and be in need of strategies for opening it.

HOW TO OPEN YOUR THIRD EYE

Sadly, there’s no magic formula for opening your third eye – and no failproof schedule for success. Some people spend days, weeks, months or even years working to remove blockages and open their third eye chakra. But the good news is that each step of the process will be healing and energizing.

START WITH THIS SIMPLE EXERCISE:

1Sit in a comfortable position, with

your head tilted backward at a 45 degree angle.

2Allow your tongue to curl towards

the back of your throat.

3Breathe in and hold your

inhalation for a few seconds.

4Breathe out slowly and repeat until

you establish a slow, rhythmic breathing pattern.

5Look upward as if you were

staring at the space between your eyebrows.

6When you feel relaxed and as

if you’ve managed to relieve yourself of distractions, return your head to its normal position.

Other strategies? Try sungazing – either at sunrise or sundown – but be sure never to stare directly at the sun. Some experts also suggest massaging your forehead with lavender-scented oils.

FEED YOUR THIRD EYE

Experts in this field believe that certain foods are beneficial for opening and energizing your third eye. Dark blue and purple-

colored fruits such as blueberries and grapes are recommended, as are chocolate and lavenderinfused teas and spices.

Other foods that are thought to be helpful include raw cacao, goji berries, garlic, lemon, watermelon, star anise, honey, coconut oil, hemp seeds, cilantro and ginseng. Vitamin D3 is also said to help.

HOW WILL YOU KNOW WHEN YOUR THIRD EYE HAS OPENED?

This is the easiest answer of all, according to third eye chakra experts. When your third eye is

fully open, you will experience a new sense of confidence in your decision-making abilities and will be able to tap into your intuitive powers in more powerful ways than

ever before. You’ll feel a clarity and a new-found ability to focus that will help you to align your plans with your actions, making you more purposeful and effective in your work and home lives.