The human heart isn’t just a muscle—it’s the rhythm of life itself. Beating thousands of times a day, it sustains every living creature it resides in, from humans to animals. But beyond its biological function, the heart carries immense symbolic weight. It represents endurance, love, pain, and the mysterious link between our physical and emotional worlds. The Heart’s Invisible Burdens Most of us think of heart health in terms of cholesterol, clogged arteries, or poor diet—and yes, unhealthy eating makes the heart work harder. But have you ever wondered how emotions like grief or heartbreak affect it? Science and ancient wisdom agree: the heart is more than a pump. It’s often described as the seat of emotion and love. When people say they’re heartbroken, it’s not just poetic. Deep emotional trauma can cause actual damage to the heart, a condition known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy, or “broken heart syndrome.” In other words, yes—a heart can literally