To truly live from the heart takes a great deal of awareness. To understand that the head ought to be of service to the heart, not the other way around, can be a difficult concept to grasp. Our thinking mind is great, but has been given way too much importance in modern society. To find balance we need to go inside, feel our own heart and its tremendous power. And the secret is that the nature of the heart is to first and foremost receive, not give. The giving comes as a result of receiving. Something we as humans often get wrong. To give can become a way to be a good. A concept. An idea. Wonderful, yes, but not necessarily unconditional. Because it's when we fully receive from life, with deep gratitude and grace (not from ego) that we can fill ourselves to such a degree that the heart simply swells over. Giving will just happens from such a state. No agenda. No need. It's inevitable. I've met people who give and give, but refuse to receive. It can, if we're not careful, be a way to boost the self or clear a conscience. To fill our own heart - with the gifts available to us - may be essential, naturally creating a ripple effect of giving all around.
 

Each time we are challenged in life and are able to by-pass unhealthy judgement, we can own our own reaction, feel the emotions and let go. And if we persist, a wonderful pattern of constantly freeing ourselves, can begin. Quite simple in terms of the process, but difficult due to the culture many of us have been brought up in. With the western world being fast, attached to achievement and intellectual status, we often get stuck in projecting; an act separating our true self by seeking approval and/or power via the outside world. To honor the individual at the cost of a sense of community, may happen as a result. Even so, softened by the need to come together, things are changing. We can see it in social media and the overall consciousness. Humanity is waking up. And to maintain our focus on that which evolves positively as a whole, can bring forth what really is important. Values no money can buy can then be pushed to the forefront; family, community, creativity and so forth. Because as we focus less on money and profit, our inner passion has a chance to flourish. More emphasis can be on health and the environment, not to mention a different kind of success, the kind serving others as well as ourselves.

And so we shall have a life of love.  

Negativity feed on negativity. That is a given. This doesn't mean we have to be ridiculously positive all the time (in my opinion more or less impossible) but it means we can learn to feel our negative vibe, accept it for what it is, and then choose to let it go. It means (through this openness) that we constantly find the silver lining. Every event carries a gift, somewhere at its core. This is my direct experience. I find when people live in such a way they appear lucky and fortunate, but none of what happens is due to them being more special. It's a matter of perception, perspective and a kind of awareness which nourish healing and a wider acceptance. What happens may not be okay, the actions of others are perhaps inconceivable, but the acceptance of the event as something there for a reason, will teach us things. Life lessons. Designed to bring us deeper so we open to more of who we are. Bitterness never grow in such people. Grief is felt. Sadness, too. As well as love. None of it gets stuck, though. It is felt and moves through, preparing us for the next moment. The way of such a soul is the constant return to its initial state; the bright light that we are.

When we guide, teach, train or support others in some way, if we allow ourselves to just turn up, no agenda, no needs or wants. Just be there as an open presence and let our abilities flow, then (somehow) what we know and have learned can do what it's meant to. In that precise moment the wonderful strength of our soul can blossom, our natural gifts (and trained skills) can be utilized to fully serve. Because in the light of such humility and divine trust, our ego falls away and insecurities fade.

What I consider magic can then happen of its own accord...

Ego is the pain of needing something to be of value, based on the fear of not being enough without such a validation. To appreciate and enjoy compliments and feed-back, is not necessarily ego based. The games of ego vary from person to person. Meaning, it's not just the self-centered that operate from such a place. Even the act of giving may come from ego, if it comes from the need to be validated as a good giver. A drive to be successful, unique, knowledgeable, fun. The ways to satisfy the ego are endless. Still, all these above can be experienced from freedom rather than ego, which is the potential as we heal. In the chase of worthiness, our ego needs love. Our own love. Because as we recognize and love ourselves, flaws and all, our judgements begin to settle. The heart opens. Joy flows in. Freedom is felt. Then again, the ego can be sneaky. We have to constantly learn how this needy part craves our attention, how it tries to be validated by the outside world. To send love to ourselves before we judge, withdraw, preach or try to pull others into our game, is essential. Love is the answer. A cliche perhaps, but no less true. It is the deep acceptance of ourselves that will bring us to our true core. It is a journey, emotional clarity and healing leading us there. Perhaps the deepest reason to why we are here on earth. From such a profound depth it is impossible to judge or if we do, the letting go is not far away. Forgiveness becomes natural to such a soul. We don't have to like everything we see and experience, far from it, but in this state of liberation we are no longer stuck in the needs of ego. We have befriended that part to such a degree that it doesn't have to do its dance. Perhaps this is enlightenment. Perhaps just inner peace. What is for certain is that life is a road of many pitfalls and struggles but the ones seeking the freedom of heart, will begin to find it, one step at the time, revisiting its wisdom each time the road is lost. Because the urges of ego is no less than a separation from our true selves.

To have the honor to support someone's inner healing, is what I've trained to do. I don't work a lot with the Journey at the moment, but every time I do I am reminded of the incredible power of allowing emotions through, of the deep letting go as we do so. In a 2-3 hours process a person can meet years of anger, resentment, hurt, pain. Painful, yes, but only for a moment. My job is to keep them in it so they won't distract themselves from the core of what is there. When break through happens, it's amazing to be part of. The face usually relaxes - body softens - being opens. Emotions is a great word. Sounds like in motion, doesn't it? Basically energy that needs to move. Suppressed emotions don't move. They get stuck, somewhere in our cells. Still, we have an opportunity to free ourselves at all times. By accepting and by feeling, by allowing and opening. I love these amazing healing tools. In harmony with the body and being, and in touch with our souls.

                                     The light and wonder that we all are

The more present I become. The more I allow each moment to fully embrace me. The more affected I am by stress and/or superficial encounters. I wish to honor others and feel honored back. Not so much for achievements, but for the gifts we were born with (and have nourish through life). For that which makes us thrive. I wish to laugh, share and listen, in equal measure. We all have gifts. Treasures which ought to be celebrated and brought forth. Because the light in our eyes and the abilities we possess, are so very golden. We are different, of course. Yet again, at the core we are not. The downplaying of greatness can really hurt me. It hurts when I do it and when others do it, to ourselves or others. To uplift our beauty and strength, sharing openly when we see it in another, is a true privilege. And when any of us are vulnerable, speak of it with love. Feel it. Allow it. No judgement. No defenses. No drama or hiding. We are strong, but have moments when we are not. All of us feel this, more or less. To be soft and kind to our fragile human ways, is essential. Because with such openness, beauty is enhanced. Our souls can beautifully dazzle and love, in every direction, shall multiply and expand.

So I think it is. For humanity to be brought into a wonderful greatness.

Have a great, loving and beautiful week! Jeanette

The people who appear the strongest, can be very vulnerable and soft inside. Others who appear weak or quiet, often have real strength in their depth. What appears on the surface is like a protective game. In this case, the strong wants to hide their weakness and the weak their strength. Both out of fear. If we stay open in our encounters with others. If we meet each person with an open heart, they might open theirs, show who they truly are. To be vulnerable may be so freeing for the strong. To cultivate their true strength, uplifting for the weak. So much is not what it seems. Love to you all! J

For anyone out there who know they are sensitive energetically, this bit is for you. You may have felt more tired and pushed, even weird lately. I certainly have. I just read how the collective energy around our planet and humanity is fast moving at the moment. April will be like pressing "fast forward." I read that sensitive people, souls who have chosen to be so-called light workers of this time of our evolution, will feel this acutely. There are quite a few of us around. You know if this is your path. These are beings who channel the new energy through themselves, to anchor it into the Earth. That is simply speaking anyway. It can be very intense at times. And in the article I read it said that these people may need a bit extra care during this period. Interestingly, I read this on Monday. On Tuesday evening I hardly slept because so much energy was flowing through me. My crown Chakra (on top of my head) was buzzing. I was wired and wide awake, yet tired all the same. Then the next day I was completely wiped out. Phew. So I cancelled our dance lesson and Yoga on Thursday morning, and slept. I slept and slept and slept, for pretty much 15 hours straight. Incredible. As I finally woke I felt joy again. I experienced an intense stillness and bright awareness. Very acutely so. All colors around me had a stronger vibrancy too them. So beautiful.

I also had a little guardian angel looking after me while I slept. Our gorgeous dog Chessie. She stayed under my side of the bed the entire time, even into the day (apparently she even refused to come out when the kids called her). As I finally woke up she was all over me with licks and cuddles. Bless her.

Wonderful times ahead, so allow yourself to rest fully when needed during this time. Pay attention to your dreams (I was dreaming like crazy last night) and look after yourself. What is happening is important and amazing. So hang in there!

Love Jeanette