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Day One:

Returning to the
House of Your Heart

“Oh human, why do you sleep?
Why do not search out the house of your heart?”
-Hildegard of Bingen

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Dearest You,

What if your heart is a sanctuary - an inner garden where wisdom gathers and grows?

The saints and mystics speak of this inner dwelling as a meeting place with the sacred -
a space where Love speaks and angels answer.

Returning to the heart is a kind of homecoming.
Hildegard of Bingen - the radiant 12th-century mystic and visionary - spoke of
this inner place as the House of Your Heart. Here the heart is not merely a physical organ -
it is a sacred chamber of the soul, a place where the Divine dwells and inspires.

However you arrive today - curious, weary, frustrated, or perhaps many things at once -
this practice invites you to meet yourself as you are and enter the House of Your Heart
through a guided meditation with optional breathwork.

Before you begin the meditation, watch the short introduction below to orient yourself to the practice.
May this series support you in hearing the wisdom of your heart. I’m so glad you’re here!

With love,
Madeline

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To prepare for your meditation:

Find a quiet space where you can drop in without interruption. Lie down if engaging the breath, you are also welcome to sit upright if you prefer to simply receive the meditation without engaging the active breath. Keep a journal and pen nearby, and know that you may opt out of the breath practice at any time.

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  • This practice includes optional breathwork. Conscious breathing can sometimes surface strong emotions or previously held experiences.

    If you are navigating intense trauma, PTSD, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, psychosis, or other significant mental health conditions, breathwork may not be appropriate without professional support. Please exercise discernment and seek 1:1 care from a licensed trauma-informed therapist or qualified practitioner if unsure.

    Do not engage in the breathwork portion of this practice if:

    • You have a history of seizures or epilepsy
    • You have cardiovascular disease or serious heart conditions
    • You are pregnant (pregnant women can do breathwork, but it’s advised to practice with supervision).
    • You have severe asthma or respiratory illness
    • You are under the influence of alcohol or substances
    • You have any serious medical or psychiatric condition without physician approval

    If you have any concerns, consult your healthcare provider before participating. I am not a medical professional, and this offering is not medical advice, therapy, or psychotherapy.

    By engaging in this meditation and optional breathwork, you accept full responsibility for your experience. You are always empowered to slow down, return to natural breathing, or stop entirely.

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Thank you for practicing today!

If it feels supportive, I invite you to integrate what surfaced through journaling.

Some optional prompts:

  • What did I notice as I entered the house of my heart?

  • What felt unburdened, softened, or revealed?

  • What has my heart been carrying that is ready to be laid down?

  • If my heart could speak, it would say…

  • What feels like home within me right now?

Look out for tomorrow’s practice!