What does the heart want? That’s where the real wisdom lies
Listen to your heart
Sometimes it’s easier to just walk away
Knowing when isn’t always easy
Come back to your heart
What does the heart want?
That’s where the real wisdom lies
I shared this simple poem that I’ve written on Facebook. And was surprised by the reaction. Truth be told, I’ve not a huge following, but for several days lots of people shared it. These words had impact!
As I sit down to write, I always approach it with the firm belief that if I write something that touches just one person. That makes their day a little brighter. A spark of hope or inspiration is planted like a seed. Then I am a success. Not an original thought, but a personal heart centered belief.
This simple poem touched quite a few.
Growing up in a dysfunctional family, I learned to read people’s moods. Yes, I’m an empath naturally, but it was an amazing survival tool. The downside is I became a People Pleaser. Afterall, the family had to be a safe place, so I behaved in a way to stay safe. Makes sense?
I looked to make people happy and I denied myself.
It became a pattern. I tried hard to break it, but it was my default. I came back to it. It was only last year when I realised that I wasn’t listening to my heart first.
The whys are pretty clear. We are spirit beings having a human experience. We are made of stardust. We’re divine. We are love. And the heart isn’t just a pump, even modern biology is recognising this! And Aristotle taught this 300 or so years BCE.
In many Eastern traditions, the heart centre is the bridge between living from the lower chakras and the higher. We need them all btw. But an imbalance makes for a hard time. Either way!
A growing movement of compassion and heart-felt conscious living is evolving.
And if you’re reading this, it probably makes sense to you. It’s your path.
But the self-improvement, self-development, New Age model we’ve been living has a downside. In a nutshell, we’re never good enough. Even with psychology, the goal to become ‘whole’ can be hideously interpreted to ‘never be enough.’
(And yes, I’ve worked in the field since 1993, there are tools that defo help us live a better life. I use them daily. Now I’ve added a new layer…I’m enough.)
Afterall, the answers to life are always under your own nose. Look down, that’s where your heart is.
So, take a moment with me now. Pause. Put your hands on your heart. Close your eyes. Breathe deeply. In and out. Become aware of your breath. Your feet on the floor, your hands on you heart.
This, Dearheart, is where our true wisdom lives. Ask your question. The right answer will come. It may not be what you expect. But there is peace.
Start simply, connect first thing in the morning. Last thing at night. Ask simple questions. One of my faves is “Great Goodness, what do you have to say to me?” or “What do I need to know?”
As you become practiced, you have a direct line to your true wisdom. You may use with whatever is happening in life. Especially the big questions. I’ve more to share about that at future dates.
For now, go practice living a heart-centered spiritual life. I’ve given you the first tool. It really isn’t complicated.
Big love
Love this.
Goodness me, This is one of the first post it see this morning. Heart to Heart Thankyou my Dear. Beautifully written and Great reminder of such a simple practice. I forgot about the look under your nose. That’s exactly where it counts. Love you and Love your writing. So special you are. Me I also am an empath and was a people pleaser. I only do from the heart now. So much better. Not easy breaking the pattern. Still my default as well. Takes time and awareness for sure.