Our culture has programmed us for "doing", producing and moving. Stillness can be scary but it is in stillness that our intuition rises so we can capture our creativity and dream.

In Sanskrit the Heart Chakra is called Anahata. Roughly translated Anahata means "Un-stuck". This feeling of being "stuck" is such a perfect analogy...

For most of my life I have carried around a low-grade depression like a rock in my pocket. I have always identified and found comfort in sadness. Like home, it has been a place to go back to.

In a world filled with too much judgement and criticism it can be very hard to find a place of self-acceptance. Mediation is a very powerful tool for finding inner-peace.  Next time you meditate try adding one of these beautiful mudras...