Sitting in the quiet of early morning. It is dark as if it was still night, it is Autumn after all. The only sound I hear is the air circulating through the heating ducts. Simply being with myself, feeling grateful for a new day. Writing down my loves and gratitudes for today in my journal. Feeling calm and at peace with myself. Allowing my mind to wander in various directions with no destination declared. Breathing, yes breathing. Being. Feeling whole, tranquil, and grateful for my life.

This is my form of meditation; feeling my heart and thinking about all the lovely people in my life, my plethora of blessings, and the adventures to come my way. Trusting, that I am on the right path for this part of my journey. Allowing my heart to guide me rather than my logical mind.

How often, in a day, do you listen to your heart rather than your critical thinking mind? If you are honest with yourself probably very rarely. Our mind tries to direct and dissect everything that we face. Our subconscious mind wants to solve all problems for us by recognizing a previous occurrence and then warning you this is what is going to happen so fear, flee, or put up those walls. Trying to protect us but often stopping us from experiencing something that has the potential to be wonderful. This is when you must sit with our heart. Feel what is right for you in this moment, in this situation. Understand what you truly should be doing to best serve yourself in order to expand.

Trusting that your heart will never misguide you. Allow your heart to be open to receive. Push aside your critical thinking mind. take the chance, open that door, step into the unknown. You may blossom, soar, or better yet grow. Reconnect with that child within and feel your way back to excitement, joy, and fun. Leave behind judgements and preconceived ideas. Next time you are about to decline out of habit. Stop for a moment and feel the possibilities from your heart.

This is what I get from my quiet morning time spent with myself. The profound feeling in my heart that I am worthy and open to receive all goodness coming my way. I am lovable and loved. I am enough (perhaps too much for some). That this is my life and my adventure to live. I choose to Love, Live, and Laugh my way through it by listening to my heart.

You’ll never find peace of mind until you listen to your heart.

George Michael