We often use the terms "feelings" and "emotions" interchangeably, failing to realize that they actually describe distinct aspects of our inner state. From a psychological perspective, feelings are the subjective experiences through which we become aware of and interpret our own emotional state. They may be linked to our memories, beliefs, life experiences, and the way we perceive ourselves and others. For instance, we might experience a fleeting moment of fear, yet a lingering sense of insecurity can persist long after the initial situation has passed. Feelings are part of how we assign personal meaning to our experiences and are an aspect of the body.
While feelings represent the way we perceive and experience the world around us - linked to the body and our conscious mind - emotions serve as an instrument of the soul and are connected to our subconscious. Every experience first gives rise to an emotion; this emotion is then processed by our consciousness, past experiences, and memories, ultimately manifesting as a feeling. A person’s experiences begin as early as the time spent in the womb. There are only two fundamental emotions: love and fear. Everything else you may experience falls under the category of "feelings," though each is rooted in one of these two core emotions.
The chakras are the means by which the soul reveals how it is affected by these emotions. Each chakra governs different aspects of your life, as well as the spectrum of feelings you experience. Chakras are connected to the body's organs; when a problem arises in a specific organ, it serves as a signal that the corresponding chakra is "polluted" and that your emotions are harming your soul.
For instance, if you develop a sore throat, it is often because you have been involved in an argument, someone has scolded you, you failed to defend yourself verbally, you chose to remain silent to prevent the problem from escalating, or you witnessed something you disliked but chose not to intervene (or say anything). The throat chakra is associated with communication, self-expression, and truth. The underlying feelings may include anger, resentment, a lack of authenticity, feeling unappreciated, a sense of rejection, or feeling misunderstood. The core emotion is fear - specifically, the fear that you are not good enough or that you are unwanted. This experience could originate as far back as the womb, or it might begin after birth - within your own home, at kindergarten, in school, or in the workplace, among other places. The throat chakra governs the nasopharynx and the ear canals. Now, let us ask: why do children get sick? And, more importantly, when do they get sick? When a minor health issue arises, ask yourself what has happened over the past week. If the health issue is serious or chronic, examine your life as a whole - paying particular attention to recurring patterns (such as a lifelong tendency to remain silent and defer to others, constant underlying anger, or a persistent need to prove your worth). If you desire mental and physical well-being, pay attention to your feelings, observe your body’s signals, and seek out the source of your emotions. Sometimes, an emotion triggered by a specific past experience is no longer relevant. We teach young children not to talk to strangers - instilling fear in them - and then we wonder why, as teenagers, they have no friends.
A healthy mind, a healthy body.