Open Heart

Friday's inspirational thoughts for a happy and fulfilling day.   [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Open Heart]( Approaching life with an open heart means that we have opened the door to a greater consciousness. Spiritual teachers have always pointed to the heart as the seat of consciousness, and recently Western science has found evidence to support this realization. It turns out that the heart has its own central nervous system and is not simply under the rule of the brain as formerly believed. Anyone who has taken the time to explore the heart knows this and, more importantly, has realized that the heart is the source of our connection to a consciousness greater than the ego. Approaching life with an open heart means that we have opened the door to this greater consciousness, taking up residence alongside it in the seat of our soul. Fortunately, at this time there is a lot of support for this shift energetically as well as practically. To some degree, approaching life with an open heart is as simple as shifting your attention onto your heart. Eventually you will be able to do this any time, any place, but at first, it may help to try it in a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed. Simply sit with your eyes closed and draw your breath into your heart. As your breath expands your chest cavity, your heart expands and opens. You may feel tenderness or sadness in your heart, and you also may feel relief. Any emotions that arise can be effectively witnessed and healed through the meditation process, which benefits both your physical heart and your energetic heart. The more you practice, the more you will find your heart opening to your own presence and to all the situations your life brings. When we open our hearts, they may feel tender and vulnerable, which simply means that they need our loving attention as we cleanse and heal them of past hurts and blockages. This process asks us to practice some of the heart’s greatest lessons — patience, compassion, and unconditional love. On the other hand, we may take up residence as effortlessly as a bird returns to its nest. Either way, approaching life with an open heart simply means returning to our true home. Did you like this Inspiration? ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all.   DailyOM Companion Course [Meditation for Beginners]( This transformative journey will help you cultivate inner peace, self-acceptance, and a centered calm, enabling you to respond to life's challenges with clarity and compassion. Join DailyOM's Co-Founder Madisyn Taylor in this course that will teach you a variety of meditation techniques to help you develop a routine that feels most supportive to you. With visualizations, helpful breathing techniques, and mantras, you’ll discover an ever-present source of inner peace and be able to draw on courage, clarity, and compassion whenever you need it. [Learn More]( New Courses - [The One-and-Done Fat-Burning Workout]( - [Heal Yourself With Polyvagal Therapy]( - [Ikigai: Japanese Philosophy to a Long, Healthy, and Happy Life]( - [7-Minute Seated Cardio Workout to Reshape Your Body]( Recommended For You [7-Day High Energy Detox]( [Learn More]( [How to Write Your Truth]( [Learn More]( [Aging Differently: Feel Lighter, Freer, and More Confident]( [Learn More]( [Make Yourself a Money Magnet]( [Learn More]( [Ikigai: Japanese Philosophy to a Long, Healthy, and Happy Life]( [Learn More]( [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Science-Based Plan to Reduce Visceral Fat]( 2. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 3. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 4. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 5. [A Vagus Nerve Belly Bloat Rescue]( 6. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 7. [You Are What You Think]( 8. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 9. [The One-and-Done Fat-Burning Workout]( 10. [10-Minute Exercises for Cortisol Control]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2024 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.