Awakening Your Third Eye

We hear a lot about the third eye when it comes to intuition and psychic perception. It relates to the sixth chakra and corresponds physically to the pineal gland in the brain. Considered the “principal seat of the soul” by French philosopher Rene Descartes, this small area of the brain accounts for intuition, knowledge and awareness beyond the ordinary.

About Your Third Eye

The third eye is much more than just the pineal gland. In fact the association of the third eye with the pineal gland was mostly espoused by the teachings of Theosophy by Helena Blavatsky during the 18'000s.

Other religious and mystery traditions view the third eye differently.

Hindusium considers the third eye to be located slightly above and between the eyebrows  in the middle of the forehead. Taoist teachings show the third eye beginning between the two physical eyes, extending upwards to the middle of the forehead.

Meanwhile, Rosicrucianism has the third eye located in the pituitary and pineal gland areas.

Regardless of its true and actual location, the important thng to focus on is the third eye's function. The third eye is responsible for our intuition, our inner vision and psychic insight. It helps us see beyond the veil of ordinary reality.

Awakening The Third Eye

In most people the third eyes remains dormant. Why? For one, most people are not aware  of even having this connection to source. in addition, mainstream society does not encourage the exploration and cultivation of intuitive and psychic  gifts .Thanks to the internet however, this is slowly beginning to change as people become  more aware of esoteric knowledge.

Awakening the third eye is not something to be taken lightly. Attempting a quick fix, going to or forcing it can result in a flood of images and perceptions that you may not be ready for immediately. it's like starting an exercise programme. If you try to do too much or go too fast you risk injury. The same goes for the third eye. so when developing this area remember slow and steady is best.

There are many things you can do to awaken your third eye: Below some methods that you can use:

• Watch your diet when working with the third eye, Avoid processed foods as much as possible.
• Preservatives and  chemical additives reduce this area's functioning.
• experts aslo recommend  avoiding fluoride and fluoridated water as it leads to calcification of the pineal gland.
• Exercises can also help awaken your third eye area.
• as you meditate visualize this area in indigo and image a light glowing and pulsating  in the middle of your head.
• Breathe deeply and rhythmically inhaling and exhaling, each to the count of five.
• Keep this meditation short for only five or ten minutes and try to practice daily.
• Remember to go slowly. You may feel some pressure in your head or experience head aches.
• Use clear washed quartz crystals during your meditation and work.

Reference: Mysteries Unveiled: