Open Your Heart

The recent catastrophic events in Japan have left us, as a world, devastated. The fact that so many of our fellow humans are suffering and there is nothing we can do about it, is heartbreaking. As much as we would like to be involved in sending aid or even jumping on a plane and being there in person, for the majority of us, this is not a reality.

Instead of feeling ashamed of what you cannot do on a tangible level, think of how you can help those who are suffering by using your internal energy and spirit. Natural disasters present us with the opportunity to open our hearts in compassion, to empathise with those who have lost people they love, who have had their homes destroyed and their entire livelihood taken away from them.

Simply by sparing a few minutes each day to think about what it would feel like to be in that position, to send love to those who are suffering and to be grateful for what you do have, you are helping Japan and its inhabitants more than you know. It is astonishing what a little heart opening can achieve, even though you may not be able to witness its positive effects directly.

Recently, one of my best friends, Jess Bonin, opened her heart to the fight against Cancer and shaved off her beautiful long brown locks for the cause. The vibrations of energy that she has released by committing to something so positive and selfless will no doubt be felt by all those around her and will one day reach a cancer patient, filling them with hope and providing them with a new head of hair.

Giving of your love and energy will have a profound impact, not only on those in need, but on you too. The more you can open your heart to others, the more love will be returned to you and what you receive will be ten times more powerful than what you give out.

So, take some time out today to spare a thought for someone else, we could all do with a little more love in our lives!