The editors at Vibration Magazine have asked moi, Ms. Sally J. Bigfuss, to write something about the Solar Plexus Chakra and essences. Now, I don't want to criticize these girls because they DO try SO hard to do a good job with this publication. And knowing just how many problems they have, and all the personal obstacles they have to overcome, it IS a miracle that they've managed to stay in business for over eight years. And perhaps they even deserve some of the praise they receive. They really ARE good gals, though a bit... well, you know... UNaware sometimes. Like the time they let that Pansy Rosebud Pepperplant be a contributing editor for an issue, when they've never asked me until now to even so much as contribute a SINGLE ARTICLE. Well, live and let live, I always say.

But why would they ask ME to write about that chakra? I mean, besides the fact that I DO happen to know A LOT about SO. MANY. THINGS. Some people even say that I know it all, though I am FAR too humble to comment on that. But something like this WAS suggested at my tennis club just last week when I was TRYING to explain to that intellectually-lackluster bunch why I would never be even SEEN at that party under normal circumstances, except that they needed my higher vibrations there to uplift them last Saturday.

Anyway, if those editors think *I* am the best one to do this, well, they are just plain WRONG. Or mis-informed. I mean, the Solar Plexus! That's the one where, when it's imbalanced, people get involved in all types of angry, attention-seeking, power-and-status focused, overly-intellectual, feelings-of-powerlessness, low self-esteem stuff. That is just TOO icky for words -- I can't even GO there! So, I do have to STRONGLY object.

Though I am quite well known and respected in SO many circles, since I am a new contributor to Vibration Magazine, a couple of you might not be aware of who I am yet. But let me assure you, that you will come to agree with me that I am NOT concerned about such matters as these. Really. I am a VERY EVOLVED PERSON. My consciousness goes WAY BEYOND these petty, low-life concerns. Why, I wouldn't be surprised if, in my highly-evolved state, I have outgrown the need to even HAVE a Solar Plexus Chakra.

I've heard of that happening, you know. But I don't usually talk about this kind of thing because I don't want to make less-evolved people feel bad about themselves or jealous of me, which happens to me ALL THE TIME. But since it seems that I DO have to write this article, I might as well be frank. Which is what I said to my girlfriend, Barbara, when I had to tell her I just hated her shoes AND that her date was not very cultured or intelligent. She hasn't spoken to me in three years, but that's not my fault. I mean, we're not truly spiritual people if we can't speak our truth, even if it makes others feel... what was the word she used? "Violated," I think it was. Though I don't see how.

So, because I want to show what a good job I can do on this article so they'll ask me to write for Vibration again, I asked one of the editors to give me some hints on what to say. First, she told me to just say it from my gut and people would glean what they needed to know about this chakra.... which is SO TRUE: when I am myself, the words just FLOW out of me, and no one can compete with me!

Next, she told me about three essences to use for balancing the Solar Plexus. I tried to write down what she said, but she went very fast, and I'm not sure I understood what they have to do with all of this. But she must know what she's talking about; after all, she's got advanced degrees and certifications, and she charges a lot for a session, so I figure she must be good, right? Here's what she said (all of these essences described are from the Whole Energy Essences Recovery line; they are also made by other essence companies):

CALENDULA -- "Recover Safety". Third Chakras out of control can often be the result of feeling insecure and unsafe. People who want to control their environments (and everyone in them) often feel they are unimportant and ineffective, so they really pour on their opinions, demands, and drama. There is a hidden belief that it will make them safe and worthy.

Getting hurt can commonly result in a disturbance of our feeling safe. Calendula as an herb is often used as a soothing and healing agent, and in essence form, it's very similar. It soothes us until we don't feel so raw and vulnerable, more ready to face the world again.

FOXGLOVE -- "Recover Authority". People who wield authority like it's a deadly weapon often feel like they're marshmellows inside. The loudest and pushiest folks frequently have no idea how strong they're coming on, because they feel like no one is hearing them -- much less responding.

Conversely, people who act like marshmellows often have a Third Chakra imbalance -- they don't exercise their power. They are acting like the loud-mouths feel inside.

So, how does a dog (or fox, for that matter) act after it's been beaten? It cowers and shakes when threatened; or it flies into over-blown defense at the slightest possibility of insult: it has lost its sense of real, steadfast authority within. Foxglove reaffirms our sense of inner authority, so we don't have to either be timid or overly aggressive.

SELF HEAL -- "Recover Confidence". Nothing like a few bumps and bruises to shake our confidence. Self-heal knows that we would be a whole lot more effective and fulfilled if we believed in ourselves. Because it's only from a balanced sense of self that we can act in our power responsibly, wisely, and with the appropriate show of strength of gentleness.

Ok, whatever all THAT means! Now I'm feeling bored, so I think this is the time for me to end this article. Let the editors know how much you liked it and have them ask me to write on some really GOOD topic next time! Like, essences to get a really flat, tight stomach! Or essences to make other people do what you want. Or, essences for dealing with jealous friends. See you next time!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sally J. Bigfuss, the toast of 9 of the 7 continents, is a REALLY big deal in her hometown of Sheboygan, MI. The rest of us just kind of put up with her when we really have to.

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