Journey to Inner Space

Tapping into the Vision

by Sihnuu Hetep

3 min read

The third eye Chakra governs our sixth sense. The sense we can tap into when our others aren't quite doing the trick. The third eye, connected to our intuition, tells us that our divine wisdom can guide us and support us in activating our reality.

I started noticing shifts at this energy center in my late 20's. I had been teaching yoga in the DC community for about seven years and was happy to share the practice, but I felt in my heart that something was off. Being the first Black woman (and most of the time Black person) at almost every studio I taught came with a lot of trial and error. More often than not, I was tested by things like microaggressions related to my abilities as an instructor, my home life, and the overall inequity that came with being a part of an optically white industry. There were plenty of moments where I wanted to tap out, but the vision within wouldn't let me fold.

Years before pursuing yoga as my career choice, I joined an African-centered spiritual community that emphasized that life's sole purpose is to live truth. I learned that in doing so, we connect to our authenticity and actualize our truest potential based on the divinity of our existence. Every time I felt myself slip, I came back to the knowledge. I reminded myself that my purpose was more significant than any challenges I faced. If I wanted to continue, I had to trust in my path and, more importantly, myself. I had to trust that hurdles would fortify my walk along the journey. I also had to learn how to decide which hurdles would benefit me and which ones I needed to walk around and leave behind.

By staying the course, I not only strengthened my wisdom, but I also became more clear on what an equitable and healing wellness community would look like for women who looked like me or shared a similar story. I meditated to gain more insight and used ritual to ask for support from my guides. As I got deeper in my practice off of the mat, my purpose became more clear and, as a result, continued to actualize. I am growing into a magnet to my own vision, attracting connections that elevate my purpose, learning from people and experiences that connect me to my Dharma, and being provided the tools to carry me forward.

The power of the mind's eye is greater than any force. It is the gateway between subliminal thought and matter. When we have clarity and intention, we can drive our dreams forward and become the vision inside ourselves despite any obstacles we cross. We can access our subconscious mind with a sharper focus, trust our inner knowing, and use the power of internal sight to manifest our reality.

Yours in truth and wellness,

Sihnuu Hetep