I’ve written before about why it is so important to keep your heart open. Simply it allows us to attract beautiful things into our world that will not hurt us. If our hearts are closed and protected, then we actually attract things into our world that are more likely to hurt us.
I help clients energetically, emotionally, mentally, and physically open their hearts, but here are some steps you can take towards that process:
Heal old wounds
First acknowledge your open wounds. it's nearly impossible to open your heart when you are still carrying and nursing old wounds. Many people own their wounds as a part of who they are; this is detrimental to one’s health and well being.
What can you do?
Heal your inner child which resides in the root chakra.
Revisit the brain programming carried from childhood and shift it.
Dive deeper into experiences from childhood and ask questions:
Did I feel safe?
Did I feel loved?
Did I feel like I belonged?
Journal about all of this. You will uncover layers of pain that you didn't even know was there. This is a really good thing! Take your time with it and be patient with yourself.
Learn to be vulnerable & compassionate
Many are scared to let themselves open up in a vulnerable way because they are scared by doing so they will get hurt. This fear typically roots back to childhood. We have been programmed at a young age to protect ourselves and keep a distance from others. Constantly protecting yourself actually hurts you.
Allow for Vulnerability
First, open your heart towards allowing yourself to feel your own feelings. Sometimes our hearts are closed to ourselves. Next, make a point to take your mask off to others and say what is really on your heart.
Step into expressing your point of view without fearing that you’ll be judged.
Express your wants and needs releasing any expectations around them.
Offer an authentic exchange without being on the defense.
Have open and honest heartfelt communication.
Learn to trust - even if you have to baby step it. Open your heart up to someone you trust.
Create Compassion
Be present with the person you are having an exchange with: slow down, look them in the eye, listen with intent to truly hear, acknowledge what they are saying, Create an environment of compassion. Do the same for yourself: Be present with yourself and be compassionate with your experiences and where you are in life. Release the critical inner voice. Release the subconscious saboteur.
Stare your shadow in the face
Our shadow side actually makes us whole, but I’ve found that over the years many people want to avoid it. Even at the mention of it they say “no no no I don’t want to go there”. People often lose parts of themselves through the ongoing pursuit of love, happiness. We can learn so much about ourselves by embracing our shadow side.
Ask yourself:
What feelings am I running from?
What parts of myself do I dislike?
What patterns do I have that get in the way of living my best life?
Don’t run or hide from your shadow, instead, acknowledge it and lean into it. Make friends with your shadow and see it as part of what makes you whole. Create a mentality of loving and embracing your shadow. We can’t have the Yin without the Yang, just like we can’t have light without seeing a shadow somewhere. It IS a part of you and your journey.
Next, OPEN YOUR HEART - part 2 . (COMING SOON) ---COMING SOON
If you haven't read my blog post on "The Power of an Open Heart", do that too!
Love & Light,
Cara Deptula — Intuitive Energy Healer & Detox Coach
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