Heart Series: Hole in Heart

Hole-in-Heart – Sandtray Miniature (Heart Series)

This piece from the Heart Series offers a powerful and versatile symbol for sandtray work. The Hole-in-Heart represents the complexities of human emotion—what we hold, what we’ve lost, and what we long for. Its open center invites clients to explore both the visible and invisible spaces within themselves.

In sandtray therapy, this miniature can symbolize:

• Love & Connection: tenderness, vulnerability, longing for closeness, or the desire for emotional intimacy.

• Wounds & Loss: heartbreak, grief, trauma, abandonment, or the lingering ache of relationships that changed or ended.

• Emptiness & Numbness: feeling hollow, unseen, disconnected, or unsure of one’s identity or worth.

• Protection & Guardedness: emotional walls, fear of being hurt again, or keeping others at a distance to stay safe.

• Healing & Hope: the potential for repair, resilience, making room for new experiences, or learning to live with loss while still moving forward.

• Transformation & Growth: recognizing what shaped us, the parts of ourselves we’ve reclaimed, and the spaces where new meaning can grow.

Each client will bring their own story to this symbolic heart—whether reflecting deep pain, profound love, or the complex mix of both. Its simplicity allows for powerful emotional expression, making it a meaningful addition to any sandtray collection.

Approximate size: 2 1/2 X 2 1/4 inches
Material: 3D printed