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The heart is the centre of our being ; it ’ s the portal to our Soul .

The linear pathway of purpose that used to be provided for us no longer fits the model of this modern age . Instead of looking for safety and security in long-term employment , we ’ re finding a deeper satisfaction and fulfilment in trusting the nudges , desires , and yearnings of our heart . Whether we work for another , collaborate with peers , or forge our own wild path on our own , we are learning to take our power and responsibility back into our own hands so that we follow only the current of our deepest desires .
The heart is the centre of our being ; it ’ s the portal to our Soul . It ’ s through the heart , not the mind , that we ’ re able to connect to the blueprint that we cocreated with Spirit for this lifetime , the map of light that lives in our energetic being for us to connect to and live by in every moment .
To get to know this blueprint intimately , it ’ s important to get to know the language of the heart , as this is often how the Soul shows us the way to our highest purpose . As the heart is the seat of our intuition , connected to the five external senses and the subconscious mind , it speaks to us in sensations , emotions , dreams , images , and symbols … not in words .
Letting go of the need for linear lines and logical directions opens us up to a much wider experience of life ; we are finally free to explore the wilderness within and all around us . Nature has a powerful and direct way of communing with us whenever we step into her realm . She sees us as we are - multidimensional beings with infinite potential – and she shows us how to be our most expansive self with her infallible wisdom and unconditional love . In this realm we realize that we are not here to fulfil anyone else ’ s idea of success and purpose , only to follow the daily magnetic pull of our heart . To tune into the sensations and emotions , to become mindful of the dreams and images that visit us , and to notice the symbols all around . When we do this , we are sure to feel wild , untethered , unpredictable , seasonal , cyclical , and powerful .
Knowing the importance of the seasons in nature gives us permission to appreciate and explore the seasons of our own lives and purpose . Spring shows us the precious energy rising within the birth of new ideas and creativity . It calls us to be vulnerable , open-hearted , innocent , and daring . Summer brings abundance to our lives and open us to all that we are capable of . It asks that we be brave enough to shine unapologetically to our fullest brilliance and share our gifts and talents with our community . Autumn allows us to slow our pace and share our gratitude for all that has come to fruition . It ’ s the easeful salve to all the parts of us that are over-exerted and exhausted . Winter is a
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