Day to day life can be busy and overwhelming. We say we are going to take and break and too often, we do not. For me, The Power of the Heart by Baptist de Pape came at the right time. A time where I needed to look for the positive and see the world around me.
I found myself reading it as I waited for soccer practice to end. I read it while my other daughter’s dance class was happening. I also read it during my lunch break. “Listen to your heart, listen to your heart” echoed through my head.
Activities such as breathing techniques and simple things like going for a walk are suggested and made me feel like it gave me the balance that I needed.
The Power of the Heart shows how you can overcome limitations in your daily life to find your true potential – and reveals the heart to be a source of love and wisdom that far surpasses that of the mind.
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My three blessings today: 1. The beautiful weather 2. My husband who spent all his energy making pizza at the 18th hole in a golf benefit for Autism 3. Watching my 8 yr. old have fun at soccer practice #poweroftheheart @shespeaksup
The book explains how to listen to your heart’s voice and hear its wisdom. It also explains ways in which you can develop your intuition, create synchronicity, clarify your intentions, and exercise the power of gratitude. All of these – intuition, intention, gratitude, and synchronicity – are also powers of the heart.
I tried my best to listen. I resonated with two key points for me – gratitude and clarifying my intentions. It brought a sense of calm and made me realize that some of the day to day nonsense is just that and it helped me focus on what really mattered the most.
One exercise that I really enjoyed was the The Three Blessing Exercise (page 65)
Every night for a week write down what went well, or three blessings. The three things that went well can be small or large, unimportant or important. Then next to each item answer the question “Why did this go well?”
Some days, it is easy to focus on the negative. I found that by doing this exercise, I was more relaxed and could focus more on my family. I also was able to focus on me. Writing down these blessing was time for me. By focusing on me, I gave myself the time I needed, even if it was only a few minutes. Just those few minutes made me more grateful for what I had.
Since reading The Power of the Heart, a few of the quotes are ones that I will always think of to help me better listen to my own heart:
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.
Helen Keller
There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are blessings given to us to learn from.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philsophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.
Dalai Lama
Connect with The Power of the Heart:
Take a look at the trailer for The Power of the Heart Movie
I highly recommend The Power of the Heart by Baptist de Pape. I find myself picking it up every now and then to reread and reflect on a part of the book. I am so glad that I was a part of this experience and look forward to a positive attitude.
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Sounds like an interesting book. I should look into it.
Sounds like a fantastic book! I try really hard to focus on the positive but sometimes I miss my mark.
Wow this is a book that I would read. It reminds me of The Secret. The preview was impacting can’t wait to get it.
I keep seeing mention of this book. I think I really need to read this. I always tell my kids to focus on the positive but lately my life gets hit by missiles left and right.
Wow, it sounds like a great way to reduce stress and find the beauty in the everyday. I could use an uplifting book like this one.
I’ve heard of this book. I think it’s something that would really speak to me
This looks like a great read!
The picture of you meditating is great. Balance is a key to life and to happiness!
It sounds like a very nice book!
WOW sounds like a book I need to listen to since I’ve been feeling stressed and pulled in one too many directions. Thank you for the suggestion.
I’ve been looking for a good read, going to check it out.
Watched the trailer – wow, looks really really good!
I need to learn to slow down and take breaks.
Taking time out to breathe and just “Be” is very important.
I agree it is all about the balance and relishing in the simple gifts we are given every day.
I love this- reminds me of my childhood. As a kid, my mom told me to always write in my journal three things that I was grateful for, every day. I really want to go back to doing that.
Sounds like a great book to help me relax and live.more in the moment. I’ll have to remember to read this.
I am very inspired