“Eye” Statements

Communication, the Throat Chakra, and the Courage to Speak What’s True

Communication has been a recurring theme for me lately. And like most themes that repeat themselves, it’s not accidental—it’s invitational.

For me, this exploration of communication feels layered. There’s the physical aspect, shaped by a prior neck condition and a recent cervical surgery. And then there’s the energetic and emotional layer—the throat chakra, Vishuddha—the center that governs how we express truth, honesty, and authenticity.

The throat chakra isn’t just about speaking. It’s about being heard, by others and by ourselves.

When We Swallow Our Words

The throat chakra is often impacted when we feel we can’t fully show up as ourselves. This can happen anywhere—at home, at work, in relationships, or in environments where we feel the need to “hold our tongue.”

Many of us learned early on that saying the wrong thing could cost us safety, connection, or belonging. So we adapted. We swallowed words. We softened truths. We stayed quiet to keep the peace.

Over time, that suppression doesn’t disappear—it lodges itself in the body and the energy field. The throat tightens. The voice hesitates. The message gets stuck.

The Stories That Keep Us Small

As I’ve written before, throat chakra imbalances don’t only come from external silence. They also come from internal ones—the lies and stories we tell ourselves about who we are.

These stories are often ego-based, rooted in fear, designed to keep us small, controlled, and “safe.”

Don’t say that.

Who do you think you are?

That won’t land well.

Yet we know the difference between stories that constrict us and truths that support honesty, perspective, and light. We feel it in our bodies. We feel it in our breath. We store it.

It’s Not Just What You Say—It’s How You Say It

There’s a familiar phrase we’ve all heard: “It’s not what you’re saying, it’s how you’re saying it.” And as frustrating as that can sound, it’s deeply connected to throat chakra health.

Tone. Posture. Intention.

These shape how our words land.

Sometimes communication goes unheard not because it’s wrong, but because it’s framed defensively—through lead-up questions, accusations, or attempts to trap someone in an “I knew it” moment.

We often enter conversations in attack mode, seeking validation of old wounds or confirmation of betrayal. And while that reaction makes sense, it rarely creates connection.

Speaking From “I”

Balanced communication begins with ownership.

“I am feeling…”

“I am hearing…”

“I am noticing…”

These statements ground us in responsibility rather than blame. When we follow them with clarity—explaining what’s bothering us or what we’re hoping to understand—we open the door to real dialogue.

Not winning. Not proving.

But communicating.

Throat and Heart: Truth Through Compassion

When the throat chakra is balanced, we find the courage to speak honestly. When it’s connected to the heart chakra, that honesty is led by compassion—toward ourselves and others.

This combination creates safety and trust. It invites openness instead of defensiveness. And whether we’re talking between two people, two groups, or even two countries, this principle holds.

What we see reflected in media today is often the opposite—sensationalized communication driven by fear, outrage, and division. It’s a mirror of unresolved wounds, not truth. It’s what sells, so we dive in and emulate the patterns before us.

Masks, Protection, and Broken Trust

Most of us carry protective patterns shaped by past hurts. We wear masks to guard our hearts. The inner dialogue becomes:

Can I trust you?

Will you use this against me later?

When vulnerability has been weaponized in the past, trust fractures. And with that fracture comes silence, over-explaining, or emotional withdrawal.

To complicate things further, many of us were never shown what effective communication looks like. We weren’t taught how to express needs without guilt or boundaries without aggression.

Losing Ourselves in Relationships

As we move deeper into relationships, we sometimes forget ourselves.

Our desires merge with others’.

Our voice softens—or disappears.

We begin carrying energies, stories, and expectations that aren’t ours.

Over time, we can find ourselves living from an inauthentic narrative, unsure of who we are beneath it all.

When the Throat Chakra Swings the Other Way

A blocked throat chakra doesn’t always look like silence. Sometimes it shows up as the opposite.

Over-sharing.

Over-giving.

Talking to fill discomfort.

Confusing opinion with truth.

Defensiveness disguised as confidence.

Without boundaries, communication becomes exhausting. We burn out. We bulldoze. We speak at instead of with.

Truth, Clarity, and Creation

When we believe in ourselves—when we’re clear on who we are and where we’re going—our truth naturally aligns with the heart. From that place, communication becomes creative rather than reactive.

We speak with intention.

We listen with presence.

We create reality through authenticity.

The throat chakra isn’t asking us to speak louder.

It’s asking us to speak truer.

And sometimes, the most healing words are the ones we’ve been afraid to say—starting with ourselves.