Silence of the Heart

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION LIVE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: [LEARN MORE]( [Silence of the Heart]( It takes a sensitive ear to tune in to the silence of the heart, but it is there in each one of us. We spend a lot of time attempting to put our feelings into words — to communicate to others our passions, our emotions, and our love. Often we are so busy trying to translate our heart’s roar into language that we miss the most profound experience the heart has to offer, which is silence. Every poem arises from this silence and returns to it. When all the songs have been sung, the soliloquies delivered, and the emotions expressed, silence is what remains. As each wave of feeling rises and then falls back into the silence, we have an opportunity to connect with the vast, open, powerfully healing wisdom at the soundless center of our hearts. Our hearts may seem noisy and tumultuous so much of the time that we do not even associate them with silence. It takes a sensitive ear to tune in to the silence of the heart, but it is there in each one of us. We can begin to become aware of it in the same way we become aware of the negative space in a still life, the background of a photograph, or the open sky that contains the sun, clouds, moon, and stars. We are accustomed to tuning in to sounds that are “solid,” so hearing the empty space that contains these sounds takes a little practice. We can bring our awareness into our hearts by simply breathing into the general area of our heart. The first thing we may notice is a feeling, like joy or sadness, and physical sensations, like tightness or tenderness. Acknowledge these as you continue to breathe and focus, listening attentively. Surround these feelings and sensations with breath and recognize that they are contained and held in an immeasurable substance like air, intangible, ineffable, but utterly real. This is the silence of the heart, and the more we listen for it, return to it, and accept it, the more we bathe and purify ourselves in the soundless center of our being. Did you like this Inspiration? ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all.   DailyOM Live Event: Thursday, July 11th [Neurosculpting to De-Stress and Boost Brain Health With Lisa Wimberger]( Discover the life-changing impact of this live virtual workshop, where you'll learn how to harmonize your mind-body connection, boost your brain's vitality, and swiftly shift from stress and anxiety to a state of calm clarity using cutting-edge neuroplasticity techniques. These powerful neurosculpting practices are designed to rewire your brain — allowing you to instill positive behaviors that can soothe your nervous system, heal trauma, and enhance your overall well-being — in less than five minutes. [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 [12 Easy Steps to Creating Sacred Space]( [Learn More]( [The Art of Yoga Nidra: Unlock Your Sensuality]( [Learn More]( [Relationship Rescue: 10 Steps Before Calling A Therapist]( [Learn More]( [What Women Need to Know About Men]( [Learn More]( [Finding Your Way Back to You]( [Learn More]( [HIIT Yoga Fusion]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Science-Based Plan to Reduce Visceral Fat]( 2. [4-Minute Metabolism Booster]( 3. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 4. [A Year of Walking Meditations to Cleanse and Renew Your Life]( 5. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 6. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 7. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 8. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 9. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 10. [A Vagus Nerve Belly Bloat Rescue]( 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](.