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Innate Harmony Innate harmony is the state of being that encompasses calm in the midst of chaos. This is the still point inside of us, the internal eye of the hurricane. It is a total calm, no matter what is happening in external reality. We have to return to it over and over. Practicing moving to innate harmony is helpful not only to quiet an inner emotional storm or a chaotic mind, but also because during times of difficulty or chaos, including illness, this is the attribute for inner support. Innate harmony provides stabilization during tumultuous or difficult times, if you ever find yourself in an emergency situation, or during collective or group hysteria. Healing Presence Healing presence is the longing and desire toward healing. When I write, "toward healing," what I mean is that the longing and desire moves energy in the direction of healing. Healing presence is love in action. The body is wired to heal itself, and much of this impulse comes from the energy of healing presence. Healing occurs in the presence of love and the desire for healing. Unconditional Love Unconditional love is a radiance of love that is both unconditioned and unconditional. It is divine love or love that comes from a source beyond ourselves; it is an energy from the unified field of energy around us, and we can tap into it. It is also the energy field of love that surrounds us and runs through us. Unconditional love encompasses the ability to appreciate each and every thing, from creation to destruction, 112 massage & bodywork march/april 2013 exactly as it is. Unconditional love can view each thing or event with reverence for the part it plays in life. It is the shift from judgment to awe. We do not live from this place of unconditional love moment to moment, as we are individuals with different journeys and personal preferences, yet experiencing unconditional love daily allows for deeper healing than any other energy or meditative state. The Heart-Center Meditation The Heart-Center Meditation is my primary form of meditation, even though I have been a student and practitioner of multiple other forms. This daily meditation practice will help clear your energy body and infuse it with healing energy. The heart center is the wellspring of healing energy. The placement of the hands during this meditation is important. The hands run energy into the heart center while we meditate. You may have seen paintings or sculptures of the Buddha or other religious figures with their hands in distinctive positions. These are mudras, hand positions that move energy and balance energy in the body. In this case, the heart-center mudra augments the meditation dramatically. Once you're familiar with the mediation, you can try moving your hands to other locations while practicing it to see how doing so shifts the meditation. Then bring your hands back to your heart chakra and see if you experience any changes in your meditation. Head position also influences the flow of energy and your focus during meditation. Try tilting your head in different ways to find a position that helps bring you into the deepest meditative state. Practice the mudra by placing your right hand over your heart area, above your sternum, between the breasts. Place your left hand over your right Heart mudra. hand, thumbs touching (see image to the right). If you experience any difficulty maintaining the position as illustrated, try gently pressing your hands into your chest. In the beginning, you can also prop your elbows up with pillows. This hand position becomes effortless over time, so stay with it.