Mirrors of the Heart

Hello friends!

tl;dr After our intuition series, I drew the Two of Water in my tarot deck—a symbol of connection and forgiveness—and was reminded that healing relationships begins with freeing our own hearts. I’ll share Michael J. Tamura’s inspiring wisdom, practical reflections, and details about my upcoming classes.

Coming off our intuition series, I asked what topic to explore next and was met with an overwhelming chorus of signs pointing to relationships—so I consulted my tarot deck and drew the Two of Water, a beautiful emblem of emotional connection and forgiveness. At the core of every healing relationship is forgiveness. As Michael J. Tamura reminds us, “Forgiveness grows out of the wisdom of the heart and forgiveness is the heart of wisdom”. He also says “Forgiveness is love giving us yet another chance to learn, to heal, and to fulfill our purpose.” Forgiveness isn’t about condoning hurtful behavior or pretending wounds don’t exist; it’s about freeing our hearts so we can move forward with compassion and clarity.

Relationships truly are mirrors: we’re often quick to spot others’ flaws—impatience, self doubt, defensiveness—only to discover those very same traits living within us. Our judgments of someone else’s imperfections shine a light on how harshly we judge ourselves, which is why forgiving ourselves can feel so challenging.

This week, I invite you to reach out to someone you’ve held a grudge against—if only to say, “I’m working on forgiveness”—thank a friend for unwavering support, or journal about a time you forgave yourself to notice how that changed you. For a deeper dive into these healing principles, check out the upcoming classes below.

Upcoming Classes

• Visual Meditation 3-Class Series. Excited to launch another series. First class starts tomorrow! We’ll focus on the power and potential of relationships. Thursday 04/17, 04/24, & 05/01, 12 pm to 1 pm Arrillaga Center in Menlo Park.

• May Visual Meditation 3-Class Series. For this series, we’ll dive into the dream space and how that connects to our spiritual practice. Thursdays 12 pm to 1 pm Arrillaga Center in Menlo Park.

• Yin Yoga. Join me this Friday 04/18 for a gentle Yin Yoga & Meditation Fusion that melts away stress through breathwork, long-held poses, and visualizations. Arrillaga Center in Menlo Park, from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

• Unwind & Recalibrate: Breaking Free from Stress and Overwhelm. Beginner-friendly workshop that blends yin yoga, mindful breathing, and visualization to hit the reset button on tension and mental fatigue, equipping you with simple techniques to manage daily pressures and embrace inner calm. Tuesday 04/22 at Arrillaga Center in Menlo Park, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm.

• Live Insight Timer Meditation on Zoom. Wednesday, April 23rd at 9 am. The session will run about 30 min and will focus on grounding & empowerment reflecting on our first and third chakras. Free.

• Schedule—Live on the Website! Check out the full schedule on my website—there’s a lineup of workshops and classes focused on stress relief, career clarity, and healthier relationships.

Thank you for being part of this journey; may your connections deepen, your hearts soften, and your capacity for forgiveness grow both outward and within.

With love and forgiveness,
Mathilde

P.S. I’d love to hear your stories of forgiveness. Hit reply and share what you’ve learned!