Root Chakra II

According to Ambika Wauters, author of Chakras and Archetypes we have two archetypes that represent the Root chakra. The shadow Archetype is the Victim who is informing us that our root chakra is weak or out of balance.

The victim is the lowest level of awareness and energy. When we are in the throes of the victim archetype we have no awareness, or very little awareness of what we're doing, then there is absolutely no sense of responsibility for the circumstances. Things "happen to you" and you feel as if all choice has been taken from you, that everything is out of your control.
We see this behavior alot in our society, starting with the youngest generation. "It's not my fault, so and so did this. I was just there, I didn't have anything to do with it." They are unable to see their part in any of what had happened, They could have stopped encouraging their friend or tried to stop what was happening. One of my favorites is "I wouldn't have flunked the quiz if we'd been told there was going to be one. This is all the teacher's fault."
Or even as adults, "It should be my turn to have a day off, so and so's had the last two days off and yet I have to work for the next nine days straight." Well, perhaps this person may need to remember they asked for a large advance on their next paycheck and perhaps the boss values this employee, knowing the job will be done and done right. Or perhaps the boss doesn't want him stuck without any money when payroll time comes next.

There are so many people who are victims - they've lost their jobs, homes, etc, due to the economy or natural disaster, but they don't remain in the victim archetype. They don't stay stuck in a frozen state of fear, terror, or desperate frame of mind. They refuse to lose the power of their own lives.

In order for us to survive not only mentally, but physically, we must ground ourselves in our feelings and reconnect with the basics of life - simplicity and goodness. Our survival depends on us staying rooted in our bodies, staying away from drugs and alcohol that may only temporarily ease the pain but will cause more issues in the long run; keeping our wits about us, limit your "pity party" to a couple of hours by having a good cry, or write out all the words you're screaming in your head, into your journal. Remember this isn't the end of the world, and trust in your Higher Power to unfold what ever is meant to be. "For every door that closes, another one opens."

Drugs, alcohol and suppressive medication only disconnects us even more from our feelings and instincts. Anti-depressants, and this is my opinion, cloud your mind and masks your emotions so that you don't recognize them in order to deal with the challenge they represent. If you can't deal with them
on your own find a counselor or therapist who is willing to talk with you so that you can get a good handle on what is going on in your life. If at all possible, don't start to rely on a pill to get you through. I understand that there are people out there with circumstances so severe that perhaps suppressive medication is the only answer. Please locate a person in the medical or counseling profession who is qualified to help you.

Living in the moment and trusting in life's process helps us to avoid falling prey to the victim archetype. If you have a strong life force, you'll discover it's easier to work on the challenges and meet them head on. You will survive and learn to master the circumstances that are presented on a daily basis.

If you have a weak life force you fall prey to the victim archetype more easily and you find that you've lost all joy in life. You are no longer able to see or feel the goodness in humanity.

Emotional victims, those who've suffered a tragedy, separation or loss in their life, may find it difficult to re-establish their life afterwards. They are highly vulnerable during this time, their emotions are clouded. They aren't grounded, so are unstable in the decision making and thinking process.

During this time, these people are susceptible to illness and plagued with a variety of problems. One that I'll mention is falling prey to another who is able to con them out of money or other valuables. Now the emotional victim is a victim once again.

When you are under stress or there is a crisis at work or at home, be aware that the victim is most likely to emerge at these times. Allow yourself to stop, acknowledge and experience the emotions caught in the moment: fear, anger, resentment, sadness, and frustration.

It's important that you recognize these feelings, truely feel them and let them go. Please don't get in to the habit of complaining about whoever or whatever is happening, it will only bring the same challenge back to you over and over. You are sending a message to the Universe and attracting the same issue again and again.

To help you rise above being a victim become willing to reframe the circumstances life has thrown your way into new opportunities, rather than dwelling on the loss. For example, if you've lost your job, you're immediately going to see if there's another job out there similar to what you'd been doing, right? What if there was something you'd always wanted to do? Something completely different from your old job? Would you consider trying your hand at it? Would you consider starting your own business or going back to school?

There are always options, Take a few minutes or hours to sit and think, take a nice long walk, ground yourself through nature and think. Don't immediately fly into panic mode - I know it's easier said than done, but we don't want to do anything drastic.

Reframing those negative thoughts into positive statements about your life will enable you to turn your energy around. By thinking positive you are helping yourself become empowered to freely choose what is the best action for you to take.

This is also the time for you to also start taking responsibility for where you are right now in your life. It's also very important that you take responsibility for your attitudes and ideas. It's crucial that you understand that everyone has choices in their life. You have the choice of becoming a victim, or you can attempt to understand what the roadblocks you've come up against have to tell you about your life's journey.

Some questions you might want to take the time to answer are 1) How do I feel about myself? 2) When do I feel good about myself? 3) Where do I have to be in my life to feel good about myself? 4) How worthy am I to attract love and the good fortune I need? 2) When do I feel worthy to attract love and the good fortune I need? and 3) Where do I have to be in my life to feel worthy to attract love and the good fortune I need?

Another very important question you should ask yourself is How do I feel in order to regain my sense of choice? In order to move forward in your life you will be able to learn and grow through the difficult and trying challenges. It's also important that you realize that it does take time to release the grief, sadness and anger associated with change.

A positive way of freeing ourselves from the victim archetype is to step back and look at any challenge you've had, what you learned about yourself and your life from this incident.

Most of all BE HONEST ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS!! Honesty frees you from any delusions about what's going on and helps you take those steps toward empowerment. Once you begin to tell the truth about how you are feeling you free yourself from the weight of negativity in your life.

When you recogize that you are feeling like a victim, it's time to remove yourself from the person or situation you are associated with. Take all of your energy back and put it all back into yourself.

Ask yourself how and what you feel about this person or that situation. Then if you freely choose, go ahead and release yourself from those negative feelings.

When we project our attitudes about anything onto others we make them responsible for fulfilling our expectations. If you are feeling unloved and neglected, look at how you are sending out that thought or attitude toward other people. When you recognize that you are doing this, you will be able to heal that part of yourself.

Once you learn to love yourself through your difficult challenges, you are empowering yourself and giving yourself the freedom to be you. Acknowledge each step you take to overcome these challenges, pat yourself on the back for a job well done. We all make mistakes and this is how we learn, so don't give up on yourself. There are always different solutions, you just need to find the right one for you.

It is extremely important for you to remember and acknowledge that if you are not willing to release your feelings, please take responsibility for this action. Either releasing or not releasing your feelings will empower you to understand that you have a choice.

Empowerment is all about you believing you are entitled to all the good life can offer and you can completely and totally enjoy it. Let me just say that you should never expect what you want handed over to you on a silver platter, it does take action (work) on your part to receive it.

If you put the intention out there that you want that brand new 2011 Porsche, what actions are you to take to get it? You can't just walk in to the dealership and ask for the keys to the vehicle of your choice without taking a positive action in order to have it. If you don't get it, ask yourself what you could have done differently. Perhaps your wants changed, perhaps you decided to do something different. Look at what you did or didn't do, not at what you think someone else did to you.

Until next week,

Namaste

Sue