The Heart of Healing
The other heart
There’s more to the heart than the organ that pumps your blood. It’s also a opening in the center of your chest that expands and contracts in response to the world around you. Imagine the aperture of a camera or the pupil of your eye. When we open this doorway (even a crack), we can tap into an endless source of nourishment, wisdom, and Love.
But it’s not always that easy…
Tight in the bud
Many of us unconsciously clench up and close off parts of our hearts in an attempt to protect ourselves. This common habit makes us more susceptible to limiting beliefs, and it prevents us from living up to our full potential. Keeping our hearts tightly guarded can also lead to anxiety, overwhelm, depletion, loneliness, and all sorts of emotional and physical discomfort.
Unveiling the heart
Fortunately, we can gently open our hearts to health and happiness again—no matter how long we’ve been on guard. This kind of heart-opening doesn’t make you more vulnerable to getting hurt. It can actually protect you and make stressful experiences much easier to manage. It can also help you feel more ease, clarity, resiliency, and a deeper sense of belonging. Now, that’s worth opening up to!
A little background
This body and heart-centered healing practice is inspired by a system called Whole Heart Connection, created by Thea Elijah, LAc. I’ve had the pleasure of studying with Thea for over 15 years and assisting her in classes for over a decade. This work is based on a blend of Chinese medicine and Sufism, delivered in a way that is both simple and relatable—regardless of your spiritual beliefs.
Want to give it a try? Click the button below to take part in a heart-centered group coaching series. I look forward to sharing this healing and rejuvenating practice with you!