The Vessel of Truth

The Vessel of Truth

May the poetry in this book serve as a reminder to vocalize your truth openly and compassionately.

Communicate clearly with the world around you.

Use kind words when dealing with others.

Always have the courage to speak up for yourself.

Embrace the sound of silence and stillness in every day existence.

Bring art forth and embody the Divine in moments of creative expression.

Be the vessel of Truth.

Embrace the silence within to answer the necessary questions:

• Who am I?
• What is the meaning of life?
• Why am I here?

Let the answers which arise manifest as your legacy to this world.

The Vessel of Truth is the third in a series of seven poetry books. It is composed of poems associated with topics of the throat chakra. The throat chakra is the fifth chakra. It is associated with our expression, communication, voice, and truth.

According to the Vedas (ancient Indian sacred texts), the physical body is composed of seven primary energy or vortex centers called chakras. Chakra is the Sanskrit word for wheel. The seven main chakras run along the spine-beginning with the root chakra and ending with the crown chakra. The main chakras are:

• 1 Root
• 2 Sacral
• 3 Solar plexus
• 4 Heart
• 5 Throat
• 6 Third eye
• 7 Crown

Each chakra has a different color, element, sound, mantra, function, location, major organ, and association. The flow or blockage/imbalance of subtle energy in each chakra determines the health or disease of the individual body.

Sanskrit name: Vishuddha

Color: Light blue, turquoise

Element: Sound

Sound: Ham

Mantra: "I Speak"

Practice: Mantra meditation

Function: Expression and communication

Location: Center of the neck

Organ: Throat, thyroid gland, vocal cords, jaw, mouth, teeth, cervical spine, shoulders, and arms

Associations: Expression of personal truth, honest speech, the power to create and follow one's dreams, sharing creative talents, verbal and nonverbal communication, practice of patience, and embracing silence and stillness

Dysfunctions when imbalanced: Sore throat, thyroid problems, tooth issues, stiff neck and shoulders, TMJ, addiction, being shy in expressing oneself, being gossipy, dishonest, withdrawn and unable to express through creativity.