Daily Reflection: Brow Chakra (Pituitary and Pineal Glands)

As with every chakra centre, the Brow Chakra is linked to glands: the pituitary and pineal glands.  Research abounds on these glands, and it's easy to Google... but here's an overview of some interesting facts:

• The pituitary gland helps internal rebuilding.
• When both pituitary and pineal glands function optimally, the left and right brain seem to communicate better, creativity increases, problems are less stressful, low energy is picked up, hyperactive energy is calmed down – it appears as though the energetic systems of the body move toward optimal, balanced functioning.
• Some researchers think that the pineal may be photo-receptive and able to sense light directly because its structure is similar to the retina of the eye.  If you think you can see and perceive images of light in your brain - you can!  Some lizards have a pineal gland that receives information in the form of light in ranges not normally possible for humans, such as infrared and ultraviolet (UV).  (Is is a coincidence that the color of the Brow Chakra is deep indigo to violet??)  
• The pineal gland secretes melanin and seratonin, important hormones in brain chemistry, helping relaxation and regular sleep patterns.  Visualization and meditation help this gland secrete these helpful hormones.
• The pineal gland, which is quite small, was once thought to be degenerate, a relic of our past and non longer useful with the evolution of mankind...  but its importance in our well-being is now well-known.
• The "Third Eye" may actually be the first eye forming  in the brain during our first stages of development - don't we receive Light and divine guidance as we incarnate in utero?
• The silver lining about the thinning of the ozone layer?  Studies have shown that the pineal gland can be activated with electromagnetic energy including UV light radiation.  As more UV light penetrates our atmosphere, and therefore as more UV light reaches us, our pineal gland self-activates.  A thinner ozone layer can therefore have a profound effect on the raising of our common human consciousness!

There is so much happening in our brains that modern popular science has not "proven" yet (and if not proven, it doesn't exist...)  These glands are vital to our overall physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.  Support yours with visualization, meditation, proper diet and proper sleeping habits.  Remember to turn your head to the sun, eyes closed, at least 5 minutes twice a day to receive as much light as possible in your Brow Chakra and light-sensitive pineal gland.  You will feel more connected to your environment and will increase your intuitive nature.