IN A NUTSHELL🔗

The sahasrara chakra is located in the crown region. It is blocked by discontentment and taking life for granted, and flowers through overflowing gratitude and contentment.

The diagram alongside depicts gratitude in the form of the lotus. The sahasrara chakra has been called the 'thousand petalled lotus' which is why it has been chosen to represent this chakra. In the 'mud of discontentment' complaint, 'what next' attitude, expectations, etc, the sahasrara has its root. It can only grow by an expression of gratitude and contentment.

The complaints and discontentment can only be dropped as we develop trust in Existence and infuse our being with deep thankfulness for all that Existence showers on us. In actual fact, Existence showers on us all the time, but we block the flow by our attitude of complaint. As we start to feel love and gratitude for the Divine, the sahasrara starts to open and we are willing to accept more of the love and the gifts that Existence has to offer.

Meditation is a key factor in this process. Awareness of our thoughts and attitudes from moment to moment is also essential.

Let gratitude be your prayer rather than asking God for material things. See every moment as beautiful. When you feel a connection with Existence, gratitude will become your very essence, your 'fragrance'.

When we stop resisting and start to surrender, the sahasrara will flower. Gratitude will transform our experience and we will know oneness and ecstasy.