During times of difficulty or conflict, we often shut down a precious resource for connection, compassion and gratitude. Feeling into our heart escapes us when we're faced with situations that make us feel afraid. Whether it's something happening in our family, community, or in the world, tending to our heart matters often gets pushed to the back of our minds. A daily practice of focused self-awareness of oneness, gratitude and compassion allows us to recapture these gifts of the heart. Renee will share how meditative practice can help you become fully present in the moment and allow you to experience these gifts for yourself. In this episode, we will explore why a meditative practice is important, different types of heart centered meditations and tips for starting your own meditation practice if you don't have one. Renee will take us through an opening of the heart meditation exercise.

Renee Ali, Founder of 'Your Best Life Coaching LLC, is a Certified Life Coach, Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor, Speaker, Veridatas Labyrinth Facilitator, Grief Specialist and Holistic Wellness Coach. She is also a contributing author to #1 International Best Sellers "Creating Your Legacy" and "We're All in This Together: Embrace One Another". Renee is passionate about teaching, speaking, conducting workshops and retreats that focus on spiritual transformation by using meditation, mindfulness, and walking meditation with labyrinths. After working in healthcare for over four decades and being a long-time advocate of holistic health, Renee has learned the importance of spiritual care for overall health and wellness. She says that although chapels and chaplains are available in the hospital, spiritual support in this setting is most often not requested unless someone is seriously ill or facing life decisions. But why not take advantage of this kind of support to enhance everyday life? Science tells us that people who regularly use contemplative practices like prayer, meditation, mindfulness and journaling often feel better about their overall health and often times have better outcomes. So, Renee created a space where people could learn these self-care tools to increase inner peace to spark creativity and feel happier. As your partner in personal growth, 'Your Best Life Coaching, LLC can help you or your group reach their full potential by renewing and restoring balance.