Unlocking the secret to achieving your dreams often starts with the most crucial task of all—opening your heart. This journey is not just about emotional vulnerability but also about embracing your passions and sharing them with the world.
Five years ago, in a dimly lit room filled with the scent of incense, a psychic in Key West, FL, told me something that I am only now beginning to grasp. She said, "You’ll have the success you want, Suzanne... but only when you open your heart." At the time, I had no idea what this meant, but I was determined to find out.
My first stop was an aromatherapy store, where I spent an hour concocting a blend to open my congested heart chakra. Next, I visited my friend Mary, an Oriental Medicine practitioner. She listened intently as I requested acupuncture treatments to open my heart. After the third session, she asked how it was going. "I don’t know," I replied. "What would ‘opening your heart’ be like?" she asked. I had no answer. Meanwhile, my nightly application of heart chakra oil left me with nothing but a greasy, rose-scented chest.
Life's whirlwind soon distracted me from my quest. Then, one night, I suddenly understood what opening my heart truly meant. It involves working hard on your passion, investing time, money, and energy into it, following your gut instincts, and facing your fears. It means having the courage to share yourself with others.
I first learned this lesson while organizing and leading a "How Much Joy Can You Stand?" workshop. The process was fraught with doubt and discomfort, but the experience was profoundly rewarding. By the end of the first day, I felt a deep, intimate connection with the participants. It was a moment of true impact and unforgettable joy.
Today, my work propels me forward at an incredible pace. I used to worry about being overwhelmed; now, I focus on basic tasks like eating and meeting the school bus. Every morning, I wake up brimming with ideas and instructions for various projects. Instead of panicking, I follow my intuition and take action.
Opening your heart means touching others deeply and allowing yourself to be touched in return. This exchange is the essence of creative fulfillment. You express yourself and, in return, experience the beauty of impacting another soul.
Why does such a pure act require courage? Because it brings up our most vulnerable feelings and makes us realize the responsibility of living a life of integrity. Once you've tasted true depth and meaning, mediocrity is no longer acceptable. You must continue to open your heart and share your gifts.
This journey is one you can enjoy once you relax into it. I invite you to dig deeper and open the hidden parts of your heart. In return, you will receive love, growth, and a sense of rightness with the world.
Opening your heart is not about external mechanisms like aromatherapy but about following your path and doing what you are intuitively guided to do. It means touching others deeply and allowing yourself to be touched in return. This journey requires courage but offers immense rewards, including love, growth, and a sense of fulfillment.
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© 2006 Suzanne Falter-Barns LLC
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