Joy is the natural state of the unguarded heart — vibrant, luminous, and whole. It needs no reason, no permission, no pursuit. When we stop chasing fulfilment and soften into presence, joy emerges: spacious, serene, and alive within us. This… Read More »Petal Seven: From Anxiety to Equanimity
Benevolence is the heart’s quiet strength — not naïve kindness, but a conscious choice to be a blessing, even when one has been harmed. It emerges when we transmute the wounds of betrayal into deeper integrity. It’s not about forgetting, but about refining. True benevolence flows from a soul that has tasted treachery, and chosen not to become it.
The sixth petal of the Heart Chakra reveals the alchemical movement from deceit and distrust toward nobility of spirit. It opens the field for forgiveness, protection, and love-with-boundaries. In this state, the heart is not soft from collapse, but supple from strength.
Trust is the quiet knowing that what is meant for you cannot be taken. It arises when the heart no longer views others as threats, but as mirrors, companions, and co-creators. To trust is to rest in the unfolding, to allow life to move through you without gripping, grasping, or guarding.
The fifth petal of the Heart Chakra reveals the transformation of īrṣyā (jealousy) into viśvāsa (trust). This axis moves us from contraction to openness, from fear of loss to faith in right timing, from comparison to communion. It is an invitation to disarm the guarded heart and remember that we are not in competition with life — we are part of its weaving.
Receptivity is the sacred capacity to allow life to touch us. It is not weakness or passivity — it is the strength to remain open, soft, and attuned in a world that often asks us to grasp, guard, or perform. This petal teaches us how to receive — love, truth, touch, presence — without fear or distortion.
The fourth petal of the Heart Chakra guides us through the transformation of trishna (lust) into samvedana (receptivity). Where lust reaches out to possess, receptivity opens inward to feel. Where lust consumes, receptivity listens. This axis is one of the deepest invitations of heart practice — to release the impulse to take, and to rediscover the beauty of allowing
True objectivity arises not from detachment, but from a heart that is stable enough to see clearly. It is the clarity that emerges when illusion fades, projection dissolves, and we meet reality as it is — without distortion, defence, or denial.
The third petal of the Heart Chakra invites us to transform moha (delusion) into tarka (objectivity). It is the movement from confusion to clarity, from fantasy to presence, from distortion to discernment. This transformation is not cold or cerebral — it is compassionate, spacious, and piercingly honest.
The heart sees most clearly when it is not trying to protect a story.
True generosity arises when the heart is clear, the mind is honest, and the soul no longer seeks to protect its image. It is not about giving what we don’t have, but about overflowing from a place of alignment, authenticity, and love.
Joy is the natural state of the unguarded heart — vibrant, luminous, and whole. It needs no reason, no permission, no pursuit. When we stop chasing fulfilment and soften into presence, joy emerges: spacious, serene, and alive within us. This… Read More »Petal One: From Desire to Joy
Opening the Gate: Journey Into the 12-Petaled Heart A transformative blog series exploring the spiritual anatomy of the heart chakra—through ancient wisdom, esoteric science, and modern evolutionary insight. The twelve-petaled lotus of the heart is not a metaphor—it’s a map.… Read More »Opening the Gate: Journey Into the 12-Petaled Heart
In this fast-paced world of ever increasing complexity and growing evolutionary tension, balance often feels elusive. Yet, in the Year of the Wood Snake, balance is not only desirable but essential for navigating the transformative energy of 2025. The Snake’s wisdom lies in its ability to move with grace and precision, conserving energy and acting with purpose. Combined with the influence of the Wood element, which encourages unimpeded free-flow of energy, this year calls us to create harmony in every aspect of life—work, relationships, health, and self-care.
The fourth in a series of blogs on the Chinese Lunar Year shift as we enter The Year of the (Yin, Wood) Snake in 2025.
In a world filled with distractions, choices, and competing priorities, discernment is the compass that guides us to what truly matters. In the Year of the Wood Snake, discernment is an essential quality to embrace. The Snake, known for its sharp instincts and careful decision-making, invites us to slow down, evaluate our surroundings, and align our actions with wisdom and intuition. Cultivating discernment means learning to recognise what deserves our time, energy, and trust—and what doesn’t.