According to research from HeartMath® Institute, the heart brain and head brain are in an afferent relationship. The heart receives messages seconds before an event takes place. The heart sends messages to the brain and they are in constant communication. But how do we know if we are listening to our head's brain or our heart's inner wisdom?
What does it mean to have a gut feeling? Do you feel sensations like butterflies in your stomach or knots in your abdomen?
OUR HEART IS THE SMARTEST BRAIN
Our body is speaking to us through the intelligent systems within:
Our heart wisdom. Our gut instinct. Our somatic senses.
Our central and autonomic system processing.
Have we consciously decided which system is in charge?
Are they in chaos or agreement?
Important to note is the ability to develop such coherent narratives of experience
that may be inhibiting the connection to and expression of our inner wisdom.
HeART to ART
Expressive Arts
EXPRESSIVE ARTS is a powerful yet gentle way to express internal processes and subconscious thoughts within the context of healing trauma and exploring issues creatively and imaginatively.
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Examples include:
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MUSIC
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PAINTING
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SCULPTING
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MOVEMENT
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COLLAGE
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DRAWING
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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JOURNALING
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THEATRICAL EXPRESSION
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