Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Oct/Nov 2017 Aspire Mag Full Issue: Feminine Wisdo | Page 62

of positive heart emotions include feeling alive, grateful, a fullness, deeply happy, loving, compassionate, joyful, in communion, deep peace, a fiery strength, boldness, awe, surrendered, trusting, hopeful, etc.). 5.  Describe the positive feeling emanating from your heart as fully as you can while staying close to the feeling. Where do you feel it in your heart? Describe its contours. 6.  While very close to the feeling you have just named and described, let yourself drop into the sensation even more fully and let it take you into the unknown of your heart’s depths. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP! It is an act of surrender and trust into the feeling, waiting for it to pull you further into new ground. The mind cannot force this descent. It can only let go and give into the feeling that is alive in you. 7.  After you sense the feeling has given you all that it can today, ask yourself if you discovered anything new about yourself in this writing. It could be a new insight, a new connection, a confirmation, a new invitation, etc. Breathe in the new you received in this moment. FEEL the closer connection with yourself and your Source As you begin this HeartFlow writing method, it is possible that you are unable to access a positive feeling emanating from your heart at this time. Be gentle with yourself and trust your process. Try exploring the more difficult sensation using the same HeartFlow method. 62 You can come back at another time or day to try to access a positive heart feeling . We can only make our intention to touch these feelings, but sometimes there are dry spells. Always honor yourself, wherever you are. With practice, this writing method will allow you to touch the more subtle “heavenly” sensations that are waiting for you in your heart as a source of revelation. They are knocking on the door of your heart, but you need to know how to recognize them, intentionally turn your gaze towards them and learn the skill of dwelling in this heart realm. So much more wants to be revealed to you beyond your surface thoughts and feelings. You just need to know how to tap into them. If you would like to learn more about how to become skillful in this method, please do not hesitate to contact me. I would be happy to share with you more resources and examples of this writing method to help you deepen your practice. Happy HeartFlow writing! (1) (1)The HeartFlow Writing Tool was inspired and adapted from a method developed by a French educator, Andre Rochais and his organization called Personality and Human Relations Inc. See Read prh-international.org Online! Marcia Mariner - Marcia is a transformational life coach and holistic therapist who is passionate about empowering heart centered women to awaken to their unique genius, to create a wealthy lifestyle from the inside out and to contribute boldly to our evolving world. Through Marcia’s “heart powered” gatherings, classes, individual and group coaching, she has created a growing community of visionary women who support one another’s ongoing emergence, as each takes steps to become their authentic selves, to deepen their self-love practices and to prepare themselves for their leap into their next level of greatness. Visit marciamariner.com and receive “Meditation for a Calm Heart. www.AspireMAG.net | October / November 2017