The Four Dimensions of the Heart
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INSTITUTE for APPLIED MEDITATION on the HEART
Based on the book
“Energize Your Heart in
Four Dimensions,”
by
Puran and Susanna Bair
Expansion and contraction
is the rhythm of the universe.
Every object in the universe has a
pulse.
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When your body was formed, you
inherited the expansion and contraction
rhythm of the universe.
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Your heart is both
physical…
…and cosmic.
Model of the Heart
From the
front
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The
Elevated Heart
Joy,
Idealism,
Optimism,
Honesty,
Higher Calling.
Humorous.
Height,
Vertical
Dimension
Challenges: Don’t compromise principles.
Hard to find partners.
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A joyful heart
is the
inevitable
result of a
heart burning
with love.
-Mother Teresa
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The Crushed Heart
Height, Vertical Dimension
Cynic, Pessimist,
Low trust,
Low motivation,
Depressed.
Solution: recognize the greatness of others your reflection.
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The Deep Heart
Depth, Vertical Dimension
Empathetic,
Connected deeply,
Emotionally honest,
Sincere.
Natural counselor.
Challenge:
Feeling others’
pain.
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The Shallow Heart
Depth, Vertical Dimension
Defensive,
Distant,
Disconnected,
Superficial,
Apathetic toward others
Solution: Allow pain. Explore your heart.
Find your true self.
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The Broad Heart
Left Side:
Accepting,
Kind,
Tolerant.
Receptive
Width
Dimension
Right Side:
Influential,
Helpful,
Stable.
Expressive
Challenges: Claimed by opposing factions.
People will lean on you, take advantage.
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The Narrow Heart
Width
Dimension
Isolated,
Withdrawn,
Uncomfortable,
Easily irritated
Solution: Let others love you.
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The Driving Heart
Forward
Dimension
Courageous,
Creative,
Compelling,
Confident.
Powerful.
Challenges: Choose
your battles.
Remember your
goal.
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The Blocked Heart
Many complaints,
Fears, and
Frustrations.
Forward
Dimension
Paralyzed.
Solution: Pursue what you love.
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The Full Heart
Radiant,
Self-confident,
Independent,
Free.
Nothing to hide,
Transparent.
Change is easy.
Inner
Dimension
Challenges: Mysterious to others.
Becoming active.
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The Hollow
Heart
Inner
Dimension
Easily exhausted,
Escapes from conflict,
Avoids stress,
Resists change.
Solution: Community. Meditation.
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4 Dimensions of the Heart Chakra
Back:
Confidence
Left Width:
Receptivity,
Tenderness
,
Acceptance
Height:
Idealism, Optimism
Inner:
Capacity for
Growth and
Love
Depth:
Empathy,
Sincerity
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Right
Width:
Expressive,
Influence,
Stability
Forward:
Courage,
Creativity,
Radiance
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