SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA (MANIPURA) - THE POWER WITHIN
We all know what it feels like to second-guess ourselves.
To stay quiet when something inside says, "Speak." To work ourselves thin, hoping to finally feel "enough."
This isn’t weakness. This is the dimming of your Solar Plexus.
Manipura, your third chakra, is your inner fire. It’s not about ego. It’s about direction, trust, and knowing when to say yes, no, and not yet.
When you reconnect to this power, life doesn’t get easier. You get clearer.
What the Solar Plexus Chakra Really Does
This chakra governs:
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Confidence + inner authority
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Boundaries + saying no with love
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Motivation + personal momentum
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Identity + knowing who you are outside of roles
When balanced, you:
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Act with intention rather than reaction
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Speak with clarity, not apology
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Make choices that feel aligned, not obligated
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Radiate quiet confidence that isn’t loud but felt
When blocked, you may:
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Feel pressure to prove yourself
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Struggle with perfectionism or people-pleasing
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Experience burnout, resentment, or gut anxiety
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Make decisions from fear, not freedom
"Sometimes power doesn’t roar. Sometimes it’s a whisper that says, I know myself."
You don’t need to fake confidence. You just need to make honest choices that honor you. One small brave act at a time.
Daily Practices to Rebuild Self-Trust
1. The Micro-Yes Practice
Once daily, pause and ask:
"What do I honestly want right now?"
It might be:
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A deep breath
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Saying no
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Turning off your phone
Choosing yourself in small ways rebuilds deep trust.
2. Solar Check-In
Place a hand on your upper abdomen. Breathe. Ask:
Am I leading, or just reacting today?
What would it feel like to move from choice—not fear?
Then take one step toward your own clarity.
3. Speak One Brave Sentence a Day
Say what you’ve been holding back:
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"That doesn’t sit right with me."
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"I need more time."
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"Actually, I’d prefer this."
Not to push away. But to return to yourself.
Solar Plexus Healing Tools
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Citrine: Encourages self-trust and joy
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Tiger’s Eye: Brings strength + discernment
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Pyrite: Grounds abundance and worth
Essential Oils
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Lemon: Clears mental fog
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Ginger: Sparks courage and movement
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Black Pepper: Reignites drive
Foods That Support Power
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Bananas, oats, pineapple, lentils
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Warm teas with turmeric, ginger, cinnamon
Eat in stillness. Let nourishment remind you—you are worthy without earning it.
When Your Power Has Been Silenced
You may carry old echoes:
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"Be quiet."
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"That’s not how we do things."
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"Who do you think you are?"
Maybe your "no" was never honored. Maybe your "enough" was always one step too far.
These were not truths. They were survival adaptations. Now? You get to choose a new language:
“My needs matter. My voice matters. I matter.”
Truths to Carry With You
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You don’t need to hustle for worth.
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You don’t need to please to belong.
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Confidence is not perfection, it’s permission to lead yourself.
Say it, even if your voice shakes:
“I trust myself to lead my life, one honest choice at a time.”
