The Throat Chakra

Part Five • The Throat Chakra
Speaking our Truth

by Christine Krakora, MSSW
Fifth of a seven-part series

As a young girl I moved a lot, so I ended up having several friends and
pen pals I would write to during my life. I poured out my heart on paper,
entrusting my friend with the truths of my soul, and then I would wait for
weeks anticipating the response back to me.

Now it is possible to connect in just moments by sending an e-mail or
by making a phone call. We are constantly communicating with each
other at faster speeds, and connecting to people all across the world.
The technology of this new age can be wonderful, because it connects
us to more people, and weaves the physical and spiritual web of life
together. There are also some challenges to this age of communication
that we live in right now. With all the technology available to us, I am
realizing that the actual quality of communication between people is
breaking down. How often do we really spend the time to tell someone
how we feel and what we need? What are we really saying? Are we
really listening?

My own family has always been heavily invested in the communication
age. My grandfather was an inventor and received patents for
technology in radio and television, and my father has been employed
in the telecommunications industry my whole life. He recently worked
with a satellite communication project that allows us to talk to anyone,
anywhere on the planet. With that level of instant global connection
available, why is it so hard to reach someone at home?

My parents and my sister now live in Arizona, and although there are
regular phone lines, cell phones, computers and pagers, it is still
difficult to contact them because they are so busy. When we do talk,
I realize that their attention is split as they are on the computer, watching
television or the other line is ringing. When we have broken conversations
like this, it is difficult for me to be able to speak my truth with them and let
them know about my life, my thoughts, my feelings and my dreams. It
seems like there is so much that is not being said to each other.

I realize that it is not the technology that assists us in the true
communication with others; it is our own ability to speak and hear the
truth. This is the lesson of the throat chakra.

The throat chakra holds the color vibration of turquoise blue and
connects to the element of sound. In our body, we are connecting the
throat, mouth, vocal cords, neck and ears. In this center, we are
connecting to our inner voice and how we are able to express it to
others. The process of communication is equally connected to listening
and speaking. We are also connecting to our authentic self of the third
chakra, which gives us the confidence to speak (or sing) our truth. An
example of an imbalance would be a person who has a beautiful voice,
but is not confident and has a sore throat when speaking or singing in
public.

The throat chakra connects to our ability to listen to the voice within. How
can we speak our truth if we do not know our truth? Therefore, the true
communication of this center actually starts with listening to our divine
source. We need to practice opening the channel of communication to
the divine and truly listen. This can happen through methods such as
prayer, journaling, meditation, chanting or deep breathing. Once the
channel is open and we are able to establish our antenna as a link, we
then need to practice our communication skills. This has to do with
understanding our divine language in what we hear and what we speak.
In my own practice, I had to spend time letting go of my protective ego
that was getting in the way of hearing my true wisdom. When my ego
was in the way, I received confusing or mixed messages. It was like the
signal was getting scrambled.

After committing to more spiritual practice, I have been able to more
confidently hear my truth from the divine source, which helped me to
speak and live my truth with others. When we communicate at this level
with ourselves and others, we are connecting at the soul level. Imagine
the communication in a loving touch or a glance of recognition between
old friends. This is where the true language exists that does not need
words; we only need to acknowledge the unconditional love that exists
in us all.

Meditation for Throat Chakra
Begin by lighting a blue candle and sit with your spine naturally aligned.
If you have a Tibetan singing bowl or a chime, sound it three times.
Take several deep cleansing breaths, opening the energy in your
abdomen and chest. Let go of any tension, thoughts or distractions in
this moment. Gently roll your neck from left to right, opening the energy
in your throat center. Take in another deep breath, and as you exhale
sound the word "OM." Continue to breathe deeply and chant "OM"
seven times, allowing yourself to sing your truth with confidence and love.
Feel the energy moving up your spine and through each energy center until
it opens at the crown center connecting to your divine source. Now move
into silence for several minutes, hold this channel open between you and
your higher self and listen for your divine wisdom. Namasté.

Christine Krakora, MSSW, is a Certified Social Worker and Reiki
Master Teacher. She is the owner of Healing & Balance LLC located
in Madison at the Quarry Arts Building. Christine is committed to
empowering others on the path of self-healing and spiritual awareness.
She offers individual sessions, classes, and workshops blending Reiki,
Qigong, T'ai Chi, Meditation, Counseling, and Spiritual Guidance.

Website information at: www.healingandbalance.com.
Copyright © 2002 Christine Krakora

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