Visuddhi is Sanskrit for the the throat chakra and is the fifth chakra in ascending order. The main body parts associated with this chakra is the thyroid gland and the throat. The color associated with this chakra is blue. The process of speech and being heard is regulated throughout this chakra(in a creative and logical manner). If their is any imbalances in this chakra one may find that it is very hard to express their selves in their own truth. One may also talk to much, which would be the same as being egotistical and not hearing others opinions. So their has to be a balance between speaking and hearing the truth. With that being said, honesty is a very important quality of the throat chakra, and as one gets older this becomes more noticeable. If one is connected more to their spiritual self they will find speaking in any situation a easy task, but if not their speech may come out muddled. Right below this chakra is the Heart chakra so if that chakra is wide open and healthy, eventually you will be speaking more from your heart and your truth instead of lies(or false idols). Clair audience is also another aspect of this chakra. Mostly by dreams and doing certain spiritual techniques, one may hear inner sounds or voices which is said to be their spirit guides(depending on the person and the way they interpret the sounds, this can be a good or frightening experience).
In my own relation to the throat chakra growing up, I would have come across as the shy type. The main reason for this is because of my other chakras being overactive at the time, blocking more energy in the higher chakras. I also believe that I was listening to much and not speaking up for myself. Now that i have just experienced a spiritual awakening it seems that speak more in a positive manner and a lot of external issues do not bother me any more. The way I use to speak would be related to alot of rappers or how I would hear my friends talk. This means that I was following the crowd…..but when it came time to speak my truth or do something important i would get nervous and my voice would be much low. I also did not really understand how communication worked and when people tried to open me up it was still hard. This is when one hears false things and therefore speaks in a negative manner. I believe their are a lot of people in society today who may seem extroverted or introverted but they may be the complete opposite when it comes to their spiritual nature. As soon as you connect with spirit you may become more introverted but this may only last until you integrate more of your inner truth into your life. Then you may find that certain ways of thinking, speaking, and listening may not have been helping you in your life. I see this in my life right now because i still listen to hip-hop but the vibe I get from it is different(i don’t try to act it out anymore) and i definitely do not idolize any artist anymore(at least i won’t be until i take down that T.I. poster lol). Their are also certain jokes on TV i use to find funny and now when i see it i would have to force myself to laugh and that doesn’t even work. I actually find myself reading more often nowadays especially science fiction. Less fantasizing and more literacy especially in the spiritual content i recognize as well. 
