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We often speak of “being in the heart”.<\/p>\n\n

But in concrete terms… what does it mean?<\/p>\n\n

For me, being in my heart is not about being zen all the time.
It’s not about agreeing with everyone.
It’s not about smiling when it hurts.<\/p>\n\n

Being in the heart is an inner posture.<\/strong>
A way of living life.<\/p>\n\n

It means coming back to oneself… before reacting.<\/p>\n\n

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To be in the heart is to create a bond<\/h2>\n\n

It means accepting that we are deeply connected to each other.
That what I say, what I do, has an impact.<\/p>\n\n

It means really looking at someone.
Not just with the eyes,
but with presence.<\/p>\n\n

I often see this in my sessions:
when you feel seen, listened to, welcomed… something inside you relaxes.<\/p>\n\n

The heart is that space where the link becomes simple.
True.<\/p>\n\n

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To be in the heart is to love differently<\/h2>\n\n

Loving from the heart doesn’t mean forgetting yourself.
It doesn’t mean accepting everything.<\/p>\n\n

It’s loving with your backbone.
It’s being able to say:<\/p>\n\n

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“I love you… and I respect myself.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

The heart is not weak.
It is courageous.<\/p>\n\n

He knows how to say yes.
He knows how to say no.<\/p>\n\n

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To be in the heart is to share<\/h2>\n\n

Share an emotion.
A doubt.
A truth.<\/p>\n\n

Being in our hearts means daring to be human:
with our strengths,
with our weaknesses.<\/p>\n\n

It’s not impressing.
It’s connecting.<\/p>\n\n

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To be in the heart is to understand without judging<\/h2>\n\n

When we breathe deeply, when we slow down…
we realize that everyone carries an invisible story.<\/p>\n\n

To be in the heart is to listen beyond words.
It’s to let go of the need to be right.
It’s to choose understanding over fighting.<\/p>\n\n

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The heart has all the palettes<\/h2>\n\n

There is gentleness.
But also firmness.
Joy.
Sadness.
Healthy anger.
Forgiveness.<\/p>\n\n

Being in the heart is not about avoiding emotions.
It’s about going through them without closing yourself off.<\/p>\n\n

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In my world, being in the heart…<\/h2>\n\n

It’s about breathing before answering.
It’s about feeling your body before speaking.
It’s about returning to the breath when everything is hectic.<\/p>\n\n

It means accepting not to be perfect,
but to be true.<\/p>\n\n

Every day, I choose to return there:
to the center,
to the breath,
to the heart.<\/p>\n\n

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What about you?<\/h2>\n\n

Where are you today with your heart?<\/p>\n\n

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Breathwork in Geneva: taking it a step further<\/h2>\n\n