The Stram Center for Integrative Medicine

By: Jim Whiting, Certified Kirpalu Yoga Instructor at the Center
Often we hear the expression “Home is where the heart is”. These are wise words that ring with truth. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner I can’t help but wonder if we wouldn’t be better served by asking ourselves what moves our hearts? Is it a lover’s embrace, is it family, job, money? Consider the term “heartfelt”- Without the heart being actively involved in our motivations and undertakings, we are acting only out of habit or necessity. The heart is able to move nations, mountains and elevate the soul. Nothing that rouses us to great heights can occur without full engagement of our hearts. As you move through this Valentine’s Day and go through your daily tasks take a moment to notice if your heart is involved or if are you moving unconsciously through your routine. See if you can engage your heart and elevate what seems mundane to be purposeful and inspired .