Shatril
March 29th, 2006, 10:15 PM
This archetype has not had positive feedback when it voiced its needs. These individuals have difficulty with saying anything, let alone voicing their needs or opinions. It has had its need to express anger, hurt and frustration suppressed, and is afraid to express their feelings. The bottle this up inside, and it may be channeled into creative areas, but often will lay their and fester resulting in a person who is depressed.
The silent child will suffer without ever expressing its pain or hurt. The may have been abused, and scared into silence. Often as they grow older, they will dampen their pain with drugs, alcohol, tobacco and food.
“The throat chakra is very delicate and when the silent child suppresses its vivacity and life force it makes this—center and all the others as well—contract, imploding energy which is meant to be expressed. The throat gets closed off when the silent child swallows words and feelings.” --Chakras and Their Archetypes—Ambika Wauters
The silent child will hold back expressions of feelings for fear of rejection or punishment. Their fear will keep them silent rather than face the need to voice anger, pain or frustration. This archetype will live in silence feeling that those around them do not care how they feel. The Silent Child will often lie to cover up and protect itself and feel even worse because of the resulting loss of integrity, etc. It can take years of care and gentle persuasion to get the silent child to express itself.
If years of suppression have occurred the throat will become the focal point for all types of throat related dis-ease. From tight throat and neck muscles to the chronic soar throats, even mouth and jaw related problems. Some silent children will try to express themselves through acting, singing or dance, to act out their suppressed feelings.
“Self-pity is often the result of not being listened to or being believed. The Silent Child needs to express its inner reality and communicate its sensitivity to find a positive release for itself. This is how to transform the pain.”
How to Transform the Silent Child
All of the exercises and meditations in this Throat Chakra group will help with this, and here are some other things to try.
To heal this archetype we have to be willing to express our feelings even in the face of rejection or disapproval. This can be such a daunting task that some of you may stall at this chakra for a very long time. However, if this chakra is closed, it will be impossible to balance the other chakras. These exercises will help transform the silent child into the communicator.
Do you remember a time when you wanted to say something but were unable to find the words. How did that feel, what were your feelings then? Were you afraid of being laughed at, ignored, not recognized, or listened to? Did you remain quiet, but harbor resentment?
Visualize that situation and allow yourself to say the things that you wanted to say then. You may realize that your thoughts and had value….. Realizing this may evoke feelings of sadness or anger at not having been listened to. Let those feelings come to the surface, and give yourself the opportunity to experience them. Let go of any feelings of humiliation or fear which you associate with them.
Repeat this affirmation, “People listen to me and value who I am!” Integrate the truth of this into you consciousness. If someone does not hear what you have to say, you have to realize that it is not you, but them that have the problem. They may not be ready to hear what you have to say. Seek out people who want to know what you want to share. Remember, what you have to share is important to others as well as yourself.
Keep a journal of your thoughts and ideas. You may be surprised at the quality of your thoughts about yourself and others. You will also notice the negative attitudes and ideas that you have developed over the years which block you road to happiness. This can be your way of giving yourself a voice and having the place to be heard.
Try a blog. Place your thoughts and opinions on this. Let others choose to see and read your truths. This can be done in total anonymity, but remember, not all feedback may be positive. Just remember, some of these people just aren’t ready to hear your truth. They are entitled to their opinions, but you are also entitled to yours. Put your thoughts out there! Be heard!
The silent child will suffer without ever expressing its pain or hurt. The may have been abused, and scared into silence. Often as they grow older, they will dampen their pain with drugs, alcohol, tobacco and food.
“The throat chakra is very delicate and when the silent child suppresses its vivacity and life force it makes this—center and all the others as well—contract, imploding energy which is meant to be expressed. The throat gets closed off when the silent child swallows words and feelings.” --Chakras and Their Archetypes—Ambika Wauters
The silent child will hold back expressions of feelings for fear of rejection or punishment. Their fear will keep them silent rather than face the need to voice anger, pain or frustration. This archetype will live in silence feeling that those around them do not care how they feel. The Silent Child will often lie to cover up and protect itself and feel even worse because of the resulting loss of integrity, etc. It can take years of care and gentle persuasion to get the silent child to express itself.
If years of suppression have occurred the throat will become the focal point for all types of throat related dis-ease. From tight throat and neck muscles to the chronic soar throats, even mouth and jaw related problems. Some silent children will try to express themselves through acting, singing or dance, to act out their suppressed feelings.
“Self-pity is often the result of not being listened to or being believed. The Silent Child needs to express its inner reality and communicate its sensitivity to find a positive release for itself. This is how to transform the pain.”
How to Transform the Silent Child
All of the exercises and meditations in this Throat Chakra group will help with this, and here are some other things to try.
To heal this archetype we have to be willing to express our feelings even in the face of rejection or disapproval. This can be such a daunting task that some of you may stall at this chakra for a very long time. However, if this chakra is closed, it will be impossible to balance the other chakras. These exercises will help transform the silent child into the communicator.
Do you remember a time when you wanted to say something but were unable to find the words. How did that feel, what were your feelings then? Were you afraid of being laughed at, ignored, not recognized, or listened to? Did you remain quiet, but harbor resentment?
Visualize that situation and allow yourself to say the things that you wanted to say then. You may realize that your thoughts and had value….. Realizing this may evoke feelings of sadness or anger at not having been listened to. Let those feelings come to the surface, and give yourself the opportunity to experience them. Let go of any feelings of humiliation or fear which you associate with them.
Repeat this affirmation, “People listen to me and value who I am!” Integrate the truth of this into you consciousness. If someone does not hear what you have to say, you have to realize that it is not you, but them that have the problem. They may not be ready to hear what you have to say. Seek out people who want to know what you want to share. Remember, what you have to share is important to others as well as yourself.
Keep a journal of your thoughts and ideas. You may be surprised at the quality of your thoughts about yourself and others. You will also notice the negative attitudes and ideas that you have developed over the years which block you road to happiness. This can be your way of giving yourself a voice and having the place to be heard.
Try a blog. Place your thoughts and opinions on this. Let others choose to see and read your truths. This can be done in total anonymity, but remember, not all feedback may be positive. Just remember, some of these people just aren’t ready to hear your truth. They are entitled to their opinions, but you are also entitled to yours. Put your thoughts out there! Be heard!