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Nervous System Regulation

Hands Receive

My hands open to receive—I am not only a giver.

The Intention

To balance the caregiver’s giving nature with receptivity.

Why It Works

Open-palm receiving gestures activate reward centers and reduce isolation stress hormones. Energetically, they open hand chakras to draw in chi from the universe.

Sacred Pairing

Plant Ally

Yarrow

Pairs with: Yarrow, Rose

Breathwork

Receive breath (inhale with palms up, exhale with gratitude)

Ritual Action

Holding hands open to skyReceiving a gift mindfully

Journal Prompt

"What support am I refusing—and how can I open to receive it?"