The Spiral – Level 3: Power
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes
1. Reclaiming Your Inner Fire
Level 3 of The Spiral brings us face-to-face with power.
Not the kind that dominates or controls, but the kind that lives within.
The kind that says, I’m allowed to take up space. I’m allowed to speak my truth. I’m allowed to lead my own life.
This level clears energetic patterns stored in the solar plexus chakra, which is your personal power center.
It also mirrors the Red/Warlord stage of Spiral Dynamics.
Here, you begin to own your will, set boundaries, and stop apologizing for your presence.
2. The Solar Plexus Chakra: Seat of Sovereignty
Located between your navel and heart, the solar plexus governs:
Confidence and self-esteem
Healthy boundaries
Personal identity and will
The ability to take aligned action
When this chakra is out of balance, it can show up as:
Constant self-doubt or people-pleasing
Fear of taking up space
Suppressed or explosive anger
Burnout from needing to prove yourself
Level 3 clears three strong emotional patterns:
Pride (clinging to ego or identity),
Anger (a sign that boundaries need attention), and
Desire (the yearning that arises when deeper needs go unmet).
These patterns can feel intense, but they are also powerful guides. They show you what’s ready to be reclaimed.
3. Spiral Dynamics Level 3: Awakening the Individual
In Spiral Dynamics, Level 3 is where the individual breaks away from “the tribe.”
It’s bold. It’s passionate. And sometimes, it’s messy.
This level says,
“I want what I want, and I’m willing to claim it.”
You might feel this energy stirring if you’ve been:
Holding back your voice
Ignoring your own needs
Afraid of being too much or not enough
Ready to stop asking for permission
The work of this level is about stepping into your power without guilt.
Not overpowering others, but no longer shrinking either.
4. Reflection Questions for Level 3
Where in my life have I been giving my power away?
What boundaries need to be strengthened or softened?
What is my anger trying to show me or protect?
What do I deeply desire but feel afraid to name?
How would it feel to claim my space without apology?
5. A Gentle Reminder
You are allowed to want more.
You are allowed to feel fire in your belly and purpose in your voice.
Power is not the problem. It’s how we relate to it that matters.
This level helps you turn toward the part of yourself that’s been holding back.
It helps you reconnect with the fierce, focused part of you that knows what you came here to do.
And it gives you tools to lead from your center, not from fear.
If you’ve been silencing your truth or second-guessing your strength, this level is for you.
You don’t have to fight for your worth.
You just have to remember it.
