Showing posts with label heart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label heart. Show all posts
Believe In Your Heart
I've always allowed my heart to make my final decisions for me. Because, while these decisions may not have seemed to make much "sense" at the time, the head is not the center of me; my heart is. But the heart doesn't know to be logical or to be reasonable; without fail it simply points towards more love, love without any guarantees. And while in the moment it seems folly to let the blind heart lead, it is like a compass that doesn't need sight to find true north. It is like a homing pigeon that flies straight to the unseen miracle. Heart decisions are scary decisions because they often defy reason. But as I look back over my life, the risk to love is the only redeeming thing; the richest choice I ever made. The heart is blind, true; but she saves the day every time.
I've noticed that my voice as a writer has gotten stronger with each passing year until now I'm not ashamed to shout my truth. Curiously, my real voice has softened over time as I realized that gentle and subtle are more attractive anyway. When I was young, I was speaking from a place of knowledge alone. While knowledge educates, it can't pen a book that will move you to tears; it can't be the hand of compassion that reaches for another, it can't be... fully human. Only a heart can do that. It is the countless, sleepless nights facing life alone that has forged my story into gold. This was the real change agent; facing myself. It has gifted me with a stronger and more relatable voice with which to gather others to me. Courageous writing is heart writing, and you must face your own heart squarely to hear its whispers. If you want a strong message, if you want to reach more people then ever before, reach inside and pull up your heart, holding it up for others to see. It may be uncomfortable at times, it may even be painful, but your heart's voice is the only authentic voice you've been given, and to ignore it is to unwittingly allow someone else's hand to dictate your history.
It's what you say to yourself when you're staring at the ceiling late at night that other people can relate to, and are hoping you'll have the courage to say. This is because when one person steps out in a vulnerable way, that heroic action goes out like a gentle but mighty wave, seducing and melting the feigned strength and misunderstandings all around. As if by magic, other hearts begin unlocking, and the dull air becomes lighter and brighter. Everyone is chuckling through the tears now, mainly at themselves: at the door they kept shut so tightly. Standing on the other side of it, it's easy to see the door was more like a window, and it was meant to stay open. The fresh air feels right and reminds them that everyone is a beautiful mess inside. The thoughts that were haunting them, the unspoken mysteries inside-especially the longings that kept them awake at night were really weaving a song, and to not sing that song would be like stealing a songbird's voice.
Go inside, because most people only go on the outside. The softest part of the fruit is at the center. Go inward and find your own shaky, fumbling, uncertain voice. Your center has something to say. It has a message-it always has. While you may have forgotten it or dropped it along the way, if your heart's still beating, there's still plenty of time. Believing your heart isn't really the hard part; the hard part is fighting it. That will wear you out faster than anything. If your heart's tired of fighting, it's not because it wasn't meant to. The heart was designed for courage; the courage of a lion... just look what you've come through! Your heart's always fighting for something, isn't it? At the center of you is a fighter who keeps being resurrected time and again. If your heart's tired, it's been fighting in the wrong direction. It's been arguing with the mind, having to answer to its ridiculous rules again. The minute you give way to the roll of the ocean wave it will flood in, washing away the doubt and mistrust, and you'll see clearly again: the door that slammed shut was really a window all along. The fighter in the center of you would rather fight for the only thing worth fighting for: love... sweet love.
Listening to your heart isn't dangerous; not listening to the voice beating inside is the only danger you'll ever face. Your mind will always have its strong opinions; it will go on proclaiming its rightness; that you can count on. Yet only the heart knows the way. It knows the way out of doubt and confusion. It knows the way out of mistrust and cynicism. It knows the way out of stagnation and boredom. It knows the way out of the basement of your soul; it knows which way is up, and it knows where the light hides. Your heart is a compass, and when you train yourself to see without having to see, all that was unsolved in your heart will unravel before your disbelieving mind. Let it marvel! Let it call you kooky, or any other label or name it wants to give you because it doesn't understand. Let them all marvel-because believing in your heart only leads to one place: your freedom. All your heart wants is for you to be free; free of the tyrannical mind. Most of all, believe in your heart because it will always tell you the truth.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Believe-In-Your-Heart&id=9459703
How to Understand the Woman in Your Life Better
You can never define a woman. They are not basic entities. Women, same as men, are complex individuals that require a deeper understanding. But nowadays, it seems that men find it hard to decipher femininity. To say that a "woman" is the only one making a relationship intricate is definitely biased. Let's just simply put it like this, women are mysterious species that need extensive research in order for a man to discover their marvelous qualities.
So, if you are the type who doesn't settle for physicality but goes beyond the soul and into her heart, then dude... you are on the right path. Communication is the key, get involved with her stories and show her that you are "really" listening. Pay attention, what she may be speaking are not mere words but the deepest secrets of her heart which she completely entrusted to you. To better understand the female gender, here are some magic tricks.
Get to know the things she is interested in.
If you truly love her, you will find time to learn to love the things she adores. This will enable you to get to know her more, the things she likes and dislikes. You will soon realize that there is still so much more to discover in the woman you love.
Remember that you are two distinct individuals.
You can never own a person, give her the freedom to do the things she wants in her life. Allow her to be independent and let her learn to not always rely on you. You should let each other grow.
Deal with the issues sooner.
Do not add fuel to the fire. If possible, resolve any problems you have before going to sleep. For women, little things matter. Do not make the problem worst by avoiding it. Solve them together and your relationship will get stronger.
Take note of the period.
In a month, women pass through a lot of biological changes. And remember, menstruation happens every month so there's no wonder why it has various emotional effects on them. They usually have mood swings during this time and they will need the most important person in their life to ease their situation.
Hearts above minds.
Yes, the are indeed very emotional. Even the most independent woman cries in the corner when no one is around, just to release the tension that is building inside her. They have the tendencies to think with their hearts, our moms are the best examples of this. When this happens, be there for her. Let her know that you are there whenever you need a shoulder to cry on. You don't have to give her advice or anything, your presence is enough to make her feel loved.
Listen in order to understand. A woman needs to be appreciated. Men should make an effort to establish a connection and seek methods to strengthen it. If you would just be patient enough to dig deeper into her heart and soul, you will uncover the greatest version of her. You are her inspiration.
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Understand-the-Woman-in-Your-Life-Better&id=9430618
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