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Let's talk about the heart, the mind and emotions

Before the Fire element of our mid-summer transforms into the Earth element of late summer, let's talk some more about the relationship of the heart, mind and emotions.

Healthy Fire in our heart creates clarity and the capacity for love, self-love and compassion. Fire illuminates and brings clarity into our busy mind. On the other hand if our heart is burning with negative emotions like anger, worry, obsession, sadness or fear, there is darkness and confusion, and no space for peace of mind.

According to the Chinese, the heart is a house of "Shen", which could be translated as "Spirit". Sometimes it is said that Shen is that which shines from your eyes.

Any emotion what we are dealing with in an excessive way disturbs our Shen, our heart. So heart disorders can be seen as mind and spirit related, and coming from this primary disturbance.

Gentle Shiatsu massage for the heart meridian will take you one step closer to emotional freedom. It will nourish your body and stimulate circulation, calm the mind and open your compassionate heart.

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