It’s interesting and amazing, isn’t it: the simple action of placing our hand on our heart brings forward gentleness, openness, empathetic resonance and response, and groundedness. We center, our mind soothes and calms. Endorphins that support our whole physical being start to circulate through our physical body, including the vagus nerve and parasympathetic system, promoting well-being while reducing cortisol.

Then there are the contemplative and meditative possibilities that come with the simple action of placing our hand on our heart and holding it there for a few minutes.

How simple. How full. How profound and doable.