"How clear are your decisions? Do you feel you can see the purpose behind every experience you live?"

In many spiritual traditions, such as Hinduism, the Ajna chakra — located at the brow and known as the third eye — is the center of intuition, higher perception, and clairvoyance. This chakra is associated with the pineal gland, which some consider its physical manifestation. While the pineal gland is known for regulating sleep and circadian rhythms through melatonin, it is also believed to be a gateway to our extrasensory perceptions. Essentially, it serves as the bridge connecting logical reasoning to intuitive wisdom.

Buddha reminds us:
"Guard your thoughts, because as your thoughts are, so will be your words."

This teaching invites us to observe our minds attentively. If words have the power to create, thoughts are the architects shaping that creation. An untrained mind may become polarized, limiting its perception of reality and forming rigid beliefs rather than remaining open to new experiences. Here lies the power of the sixth chakra, the third eye, which urges us to see beyond appearances.

Inner Vision: Beyond the Physical

The sixth chakra calls us to "see clearly," not just with our physical eyes but with our soul. It activates our clairvoyance, the ability to perceive truths beyond the visible spectrum. Our eyes capture only a limited fraction of light — the colors of the rainbow from red to violet. Yet, reality extends far beyond this, into a universe of possibilities and frequencies that our intuition can explore.

What does this mean in practice?

Chances are you’ve already experienced moments of clairvoyance without realizing it. Perhaps you felt someone was about to call you, and they did. Or you sensed someone approaching your home just before they arrived. These perceptions aren’t mere coincidences; they’re glimpses of a sixth sense that transcends time and space.

For instance, imagine thinking of a loved one far away and suddenly receiving a message from them. These moments reflect the potential of your third eye, which you can develop consciously.

Brain Balance: Logic and Creativity in Harmony

The sixth chakra also invites us to balance the forces of our brain’s hemispheres:

• The left hemisphere, logical and analytical.
• The right hemisphere, creative and intuitive.

Favoring one over the other limits our understanding of life. True wisdom emerges when both work in harmony. Fully developing the third eye isn’t just about seeing the future or the invisible; it’s about integrating logic and intuition to understand the present with clarity and purpose.

The Role of the Putamen and Caudate Nucleus

In achieving brain balance, the putamen and caudate nucleus — key structures in the basal ganglia — play a fundamental role. These areas integrate what we learn, imagine, and perceive, enabling us to make more conscious decisions and connect with a multidimensional perception of time and experiences.

Time: Circular and Multidimensional

When the third eye is activated, our perception of time changes. We stop seeing it as a rigid line and begin to understand it as a continuous circle where past, present, and future are intertwined. This liberates us from anxiety about what’s to come or attachment to the past, helping us live fully in the present.

The third eye doesn’t just move us away from being a "chaotic creative" or a "rigid mathematician"; it unites them in a harmonious dance. Here, intuition guides our actions, and logic structures them, creating an enriched and balanced life vision.

Messages for Reflection

• "True vision isn’t found in what the eyes see, but in what the soul understands."
• "When you balance logic and creativity, you open the door to a universe of possibilities."
• "Your third eye doesn’t just see the future; it understands the eternity of the present."
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Exercises to Activate the Sixth Chakra

Indigo Light Meditation

1. Sit comfortably and close your eyes.
2. Visualize a point of indigo light at your brow.
3. Let the light grow, filling your mind with calm and clarity.

Intuition Journal

1. Before bed, write down three moments when your intuition guided you during the day.
2. Reflect on how you can listen to it more in your life.

Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)

1. Block your right nostril and inhale through the left. Then switch.
2. Practice for 5 minutes to balance your brain hemispheres.

Circular Time Visualization

1. Imagine time as an expanding circle.
2. Observe how all your experiences are connected, and express gratitude for each lesson.

Inner Observer Practice

1. Spend a few minutes daily observing your thoughts without judgment.
2. Ask yourself: "Where do these thoughts come from? What emotion fuels them?"

Blue Lotus Visualization

1. Close your eyes and imagine a blue lotus at your brow.
2. Let it slowly open, guiding you to your deepest truth.

Final Reflection

"Your third eye isn’t just a portal to other worlds; it’s a window to your inner truth."

Developing the sixth chakra is a journey toward integrating all that we are. It’s about learning to see with clarity, living with purpose, and trusting wisdom beyond the senses. When the third eye awakens, we stop seeing the world as it is and start seeing it as it could be.

Dr. Eduardo González Coeto.