Moment of Pure Inspiration

Every Wednesday this month, we are hosting Susanna Bair of the Institute for Applied Meditation at the office of Life Gate. Susanna is a co-founder of the institute where they teach a very unique form of meditation called Heart Rhythm Meditation. This technique coordinates the rhythm of the breath and the rhythm of the heart. One of the many great benefits of this form of meditation is the awareness that it brings to your physical heart.

In recent years, much research has gone into study of the heart. And one of the amazing things that has been discovered is that the heart has its own intelligence, independent of that of the brain. And what I find truly amazing is that the intelligence of the heart has been found to influence every cell, tissue, and organ in the body including the brain. When the heart is in a state of stress and anxiety, the rest of the body is also in a state of stress and anxiety. However, when the heart is in state a state of peace, so, too, is the rest of the body. This state of peace can be accessed by the using the breath and that is one purpose of Heart Rhythm meditation.

There are many more great qualities associated with the heart. Not only is the heart an amazing organ that delivers much needed oxygen and nutrients to every cell in the body, but the heart is also the source for qualities such as courage, love, gratitude, compassion, generosity, idealism, and inspiration. By using our breath, we can bring awareness to the heart, thereby accessing such emotions with a depth never before experienced. I experienced this first hand on Wednesday night when practicing Hearth Rhythm Meditation with Susanna and a group of people at the office of Life Gate. Before beginning the practice, I set the intention for the evening, my purpose for meditating at that moment. Before long, my breath and heart beat where coordinated. Suddenly, I had a burst of inspiration and my mind was flooded with ideas of how I could fulfill the intention I had set twenty minutes prior. It was a very exciting moment!

This is what Heart Rhythm Meditation is about. Becoming more aware of our physical heart and the qualities associated with it. As one continues the practice, these qualities become more of a reality in our lives and we begin to live what is called a heart-centered life. Now that is an exciting prospect!