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When words are not enough

We live in a society all wrapped up in the left brain thinking. Logical, rational, expressable (not sure that last one is even a word, but never mind). I've always been a person of words. I've always loved writing, talking, singing - expressing myself. But I've come to realize, in this last year of exploring my own high sensitivity, that some things are difficult to put into words. 

I try and try but somehow there's a disconnect. There are some things I just can't explain. I've resisted this and tried again. I'm learning now to accept this. Sometimes I meet people that know exactly what I mean, and that's a relief. We talk with our hearts. 

I think we spend far to much time wrapped up in our logical mind, when we really are spiritual beings with our mind and our words as some of the tools we have to express ourselves. I understand now why yoga is such an important outlet for me, why 5rythms keep drawing me in, why I need more community in silence. My heart wants to talk now. Heart, you're welcome to center stage! 

With all my love,

Helena 

The relief of the paradox

I've always been intrigued and frustrated about the both and more. My rational mind has always tried to figure out which one it is and find a way to stay with that. But in recent years I'm feeling more and more intrigued, and less frustrated. This is short excerpt from my book Pure Personal Power - tools to collect on a healing journey. 

Life is hard and beautiful. Pain is inevitable but you don’t have to suffer. What is difficult when life’s difficult is easy when life’s easy. Strive to always feel better and let go. Always focus on understanding others and set very clear boundaries. Have a clear vision of where you want to go and be where you are. We need other people and we need to be able to be alone.  Have faith that you are taken care of and do the work. Put yourself first and focus on service to others. Know your truth and be open to changing your mind. Set high standards and enjoy the simple things. Follow your heart and use your head.  Be fully in this world and know this is not all there is.

With all my love,

Helena 

I know you know

I so often hear this from people; I don't know! Sometimes I counter with; What if I told you that you do know? Something shifts in their eyes, maybe just a small twinkle. 

We spend so much time searching outside of ourselves for the answers to our most pressing questions. Who am I? What am I supposed to do with my life? Should I do this or that? Is this person right for me? 

But, what are we looking for outside in the first place? Logical arguments? External validation? Other people's opinions? The mind thinks and the heart knows. So, stop thinking so much about it, surrender a little and listen in instead.

Sometimes, when I propose to friends or coaching clients they do know, the most divine answer comes. The kind of answer that your mind wouldn't logically construct. The kind of answer that is truly heartfelt. Sometimes it doesn't work that fast. But it does work. You do have the answers inside. I know you know.

With all my love,

Helena