{"id":21737,"date":"2019-06-14T03:00:39","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T10:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?p=21737"},"modified":"2019-06-27T00:10:11","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T07:10:11","slug":"finding-balance-as-a-writer-chakra-physiology-by-keri-kruspe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/14\/finding-balance-as-a-writer-chakra-physiology-by-keri-kruspe\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Balance as A Writer: Chakra Physiology By Keri Kruspe"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Finding<\/a>Let’s welcome back monthly columnist Keri Kruspe<\/a> as she shares with us \u201cFinding Balance as A Writer: Chakra Physiology.\u201d Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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Or: Squirrel! Dealing with shiny objects that demand constant attention<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"chakra<\/a>I was inspired to write something a little different this month. The other day I was at a writer\u2019s meeting, (Mid-Michigan RWA Chapter) chatting with a new acquaintance when she noticed a ring I wear on my right middle finger. She exclaimed what an unusual ring it was and wanted to know what it represented. The gal sitting on her other side called out \u201cit\u2019s a chakra (pronounced <\/span>shah\u2019krah<\/span><\/i>) ring,\u201d which made me smile since that\u2019s exactly what it was.<\/span><\/p>\n

I wear it for a couple of reasons<\/strong>, (the main one is because it\u2019s pretty!) but also because it\u2019s a constant reminder to keep myself in balance. While I am not a \u201chard core\u201d practitioner, I do like the idea of keeping oneself in balance.<\/span><\/p>\n

During our conversation, my new friend confessed she\u2019d never heard about chakras and wondered if I\u2019d write about it and share my search for balance. Besides, maybe the info could be used as a personality trait for a heroine in a paranormal romance novel. <\/span><\/p>\n

Chakra <\/span>Physiology<\/span><\/h2>\n

So I did a little research and this is what I\u2019ve come up with:<\/span><\/p>\n

In a simple definition<\/strong>, Chakra physiology is the connection between the physical body and the metaphysical centers of energy, called<\/span> chakras, believed to be located throughout the body. A general consensus is there are seven major chakras located along or near the spine from the base of the spinal column to the top of your head.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each chakra is thought to influence the internal organ or section of the body where it is located, along with the associated endocrine glands and nervous system.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yogapedia<\/span><\/a>\"Chakra\"<\/a> defines Chakra Physiology as:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen the chakra energy is balanced<\/strong>, it helps keep the body healthy. When it is not balanced, the physical body \u2013 as well as your \u2018emotional\u2019 body \u2013 can be negatively affected.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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The 8 Chakras<\/b><\/h2>\n

The chakras, their associated glands and the effects on the physical body include:<\/span><\/p>\n