Have you ever watched someone touch their heart area when speaking about something they care about, something they love? Have you ever surprised a person with a gift you knew they’d cherish and observed them wordlessly clutching their chest upon its receipt? Have you ever watched your mother gently stroke her heart center while warmly remembering your childhood days? There is a very definitive reason for this.
Our hearts are considered our love centers because that is where we feel that particular emotion most profoundly in our bodies. Sure, our stomachs may have butterflies, our heads may become cloudy, our faces may flush, and other areas of the body may have their own reactions, but it is the heart center that fills up and pumps those love endorphins throughout the body.
In the next few days, observe people who are speaking about things about which they most care. Notice if they touch their hearts while conveying stories, memories, and feelings. This physical gesture is a true indicator of sincere, loving thought.
Take it a step further. Pay attention to your own stories, thoughts, and memories. As you share pleasant words with others or simply think silently to yourself, consciously touch your heart center and see what it feels like. There is a very strong chance that this action will send messages to the brain that increase your levels of emotional pleasure. You may physically feel it do something to your body, anything from a simple smile to a laugh to a misty eye. You may feel a sense of calm or peacefulness. Even without a story attached to it, touching the heart center, placing a hand on the chest, soothes the mind and the body. As I always insist, do not simply take my word for it. Try it for yourself. The worst that could happen is that you actually touch your heart and feel a bit of love pulsing there.
