Defined vs Open
Defined center (colored) — fixed energy. This is who you ARE.
Open center (white) — receiver of others' energy. You amplify what you receive. Place of learning, but also conditioning.
Not-Self Themes of 9 Centers
Head
Not-Self: pressure to answer all questions. Wisdom: discern your questions from others'.
Ajna
Not-Self: fixation on one thought. Wisdom: see all sides.
Throat
Not-Self: speak to attract attention. Wisdom: wait for the right moment.
G-Center
Not-Self: search for self through others. Wisdom: right environment determines direction.
Heart/Ego
Not-Self: prove your worth. Wisdom: value doesn't depend on achievements.
Solar Plexus
Not-Self: avoid conflict. Wisdom: distinguish your emotions from others'.
Spleen
Not-Self: hold onto unhealthy. Wisdom: understand true well-being.
Sacral
Not-Self: don't know when to stop. Wisdom: know when enough is enough.
Root
Not-Self: do everything now. Wisdom: distinguish urgency from pressure.
4 Rules
- "Is this my energy or someone else's?"
- Don't identify with open centers
- Strategy + Authority always
- Regular alone time
Calculate your bodygraph and explore your open centers.