Why is there so much fear in following your heart???
Your heart wasn’t made to follow the rules or live up to the expectations of society. It is there to guide you to your true passion, to keep you on track of the life you were meant to be living and the lessons you are here to learn.
So why do we ignore it? Why are we so scared?
Because for most of us, it means going against everything we’ve been taught. One job, one partner, 2 kids and a dog right?
But what if our journey is more complex then that?
How long are you going to dismiss what your heart is longing for? Are you going to choose love or fear because you can’t have both. Sorry but that’s the truth of it. Who do you think you’re going to hurt or disappoint? I’ll tell you who, YOU! You are the only one who will look back with regret and wonder why didn’t I listen. What would life look like if I had only followed my heart.
If we can’t trust our heart, which only has the best intentions for us who can we trust? Do you honestly believe you trust others and think they only have your best intentions in mind without their own agenda or limiting beliefs contributing to their advice. Ok, maybe that was a little harsh. Yes I know they want the best for you but their ideas just might be jaded.
Really look around though. How many people in your life do you have that can separate themselves from their past and beliefs, who are more spiritually aware to be able to help guide you to your hearts calling. They do exist and hopefully you have a least one.
In reality though we all bring our own shit to the table so to say and yes we all want our loved ones to be happy. Can we do that without our own judgements and fears getting in the way? Its hard sometimes to let go of the expectations we had for ourselves and our lives never mind our expectations we had about others.
Don’t live in regret wondering what would have been. Don’t live your life by default and by someone else’s rules. What’s good for them may not be what’s best for you. Listen, jump and have faith that your heart knows best. When fear enters and trust me it will, close your eyes and place your hand on your heart. Listen to the beautiful words it speaks to you and allow the love to consume you, all of you. The more you allow the less room fear has to live.
Imagine what the world would be like if we followed our hearts.
Until next time,
Much love!
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The words you speak are so true to most if not all of us. It is really hard to go against all you have been taught your whole life. The thought of disappointing the ones you love for your own needs or dreams is almost unbearable. How do you even justify this to your self? It has to be the most difficult thing to do and accept yourself for doing it. You need to come from a place of knowing and strength in yourself to do this. To follow your dream would be the deepest sense of love you have for yourself. You must rid yourself of the guilt that we have been taught about looking after yourself first. Especially as women, this is taught and ingrained so deeply in us. Teach your children especially your daughters that just because they have a family doesn’t mean they have to come last. They can have dreams too!
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You are right, our children are the key. We must set the example of self love so they follow in our foot steps. With all the mis guided views about self care and self love ( most call being selfish ) we must break these beliefs! Our future depends on it in more ways then we could ever know.
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Beautiful; live and let live as they say. Where does conceded come in if it benefits one self? One would be conceded to assume someone elses selfishness if they are bettering themselves.
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