Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) April/May 2017 Aspire Mag Full Issue | Page 39

–OPRAH WINFREY that gentle nudging has become a constant roar that only you can hear. Its message occupies your daily thoughts. Then it occurs to you that perhaps a new direction is in your best interest. All you needed was to heed the calling of your heart. It takes courage to follow your heart toward transformational change. After all, its path does not always stem from logic. Rather, the heart abides by an inner wisdom connected to something much bigger than you are – it is connected to Source. Transformational change is rarely a walk in the park, but it can feel easier when you Activate Your Braveheart™. What is a Braveheart? I am a Braveheart. You’re a Braveheart. We are all Bravehearts. But some of us are still learning how to connect and honor that inner Braveheart. If this sounds like you, rejoice that you are a Braveheart in the process of acknowledging your personal power and courage. When you turn inward, you connect to your intuition — and Source. When Spirit is Just move in the direction of your calling by connecting with your feminine strength and tenacity. You have always been enough. Now is the time to prove it. Five Steps to Honor Your Braveheart Intuition 1  Believe in your power. You are so much more powerful than you realize. To open up to your intuition and step into your personal power, all you need is practice. Each day take time to turn inward and listen to your heart. Hear your deepest desires, and practice believing that you can and will move in the direction of your calling. Then simply ask for what you want. Pay attention to the little nuances in life, those synchronicities that, upon reflection, demonstrate the Universe shifting to accommodate your request. When you begin to pay closer attention, you’ll see more and more examples of asking and receiving and your belief in your intuitive power will become stronger. The more you believe in your power, the more power you have to walk your path and create a life of joy. 2  Practice Gratitude. Practicing gratitude helps build confidence in your ability to manifest what you desire. Moreover, gratitude serves to help maintain a positive mindset. When you feel positive 39 “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is to celebrate!” working to get your attention, your intuitive urges will not recede until you’ve gathered the courage to acknowledge them and follow where they lead. When you finally recognize and begin to respond to your intuition, you will begin to step into the YOU that you were always meant to be.