A blissful heart喜乐的心乃是良药

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This morning I woke up with a tremendously peaceful feeling. It almost felt like a soft white light surrounds me and I was basting in it. I've been praying hard on a personal issue the last three days and I thought to myself this must be God's answer to my prayer. How wonderful to feel God's presence and it brought a smile to my face. The Bible said a joyful heart is a good medicine. I can relate to that.

According to the Chinese medicine, true cardiovascular health is not just about physical fitness, it’s about deep contentment with one’s life and destiny. Happiness and love are often associated with the Heart representing a state of peacefulness. Stress or lack of self-expression can directly impact the heart’s function.

Heart is "fire" - one of the Five Elements. I was always told I have the "fire" body type. I am prone to cardiovascular diseases and I have to take extra care of my heart. Knowing that my father died of a stroke, I can certainly see that in my family history. On top of exercise and diet, I found some simple Chinese tips to aid the heart health.

• Smile: Look in the mirror and smile at yourself. Do this multiple times until you feel a true smile emerging. Can you feel the difference between a pretend smile and heartfelt one? Feel gratitude for yourself. Smiling stimulates the Heart and brings a sense of internal peace.

• Place your hands, one on top of the other over your chest area. Make a connection with your heart. Feel it beating. Make small circular motions.

• Before going to bed, allow your mind to wander. Begin to let all the business of the day drop out of your mind. Replace it instead with an image that is peaceful to you. With the palms of your hands placed gently over your heart, and a slight smile on your face, use this image to help you drift into a peaceful sleep.

• Go for a slow but steady walk. Place both hands behind you as you walk so your hands meet at your lower back.

Last but not least, after my blissful experience this morning, I'd say what can be better than being connected to God heart to heart:)