By Bonnie Moss

The Power of the Heart

The Alchemist, Paulo Coehlo, writes about a boy and an alchemist travelling across the desert to the pyramids, where the boy hopes to find his treasure. Being a man of wisdom, the alchemist tells the boy to learn to listen to his heart. But why, asks the boy. He answers because wherever your heart is, that is where you'll find your treasure. As they travelled on, the boy gets confused messages as he tries to listen to his heart. He feels his heart is agitated, gets emotional, even scared. At one point, the boy believes that his heart is a traitor. The alchemist tells him that is good, his heart is alive. The wise man adds that treason is a blow that comes unexpectedly. If you know your heart well, it will never do that to you, because you know its dreams and wishes and will know how to deal with them. You will never be able to escape from your heart. The boy listens quietly, although doubtfully, to his heart.

Do you believe in the power of your heart? How often have you heard the words: Listen to your heart, for it will not lead you astray. Today, there is almost a global interest in metaphysical tenets, Eastern philosophy (not totally geographical), the wisdom of sages of the past, Native North-American Indian teachings and the like. The field of medical science and technology are making favorable advances in the diagnosis and management of most diseases.

The heart pumps quietly, as you sit and read or listen to your favorite music, or just relaxing. You feel calm and peaceful. There are times you hear a pounding on your chest, you try to take a deep breath to slow it down. You know something is afoot. In sadness, your heart understands you. It beats faster when your emotions run high. If you could only stop and listen, your heart can help you find your way.

The cardio-vascular system:

This system includes the heart, the vein, arteries and capillaries that run throughout the body. The cardiovascular system is vital and basic to life. The beating of the heart is an automatic function controlled by the brain. The contractions of the heart move oxygen into the blood and gathers the carbon dioxide from the blood which is then expelled through the lungs. This process involves all the cells of the body.

Technological advances in medicine helps in faster diagnosis and better management of impending heart problems, in an effort to prevent heart disease and worst, a heart attack. Society is more aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and its benefits.

In today's world, stress runs high as society tries to deal with the ever increasing demands on their time, as the fast lanes gets wider and wider. It is a fact that mental and emotional stress affect the physiological health. Scientific research proves that anger, anxiety and worry significantly increase the risk of heart problems.

Mental and emotional stress affect the physiological health. Scientific research proves that anger, anxiety and worry significantly increase the risk of heart problems.

Studies by Dr. Hans Eysenck and colleagues at the University of London shows that chronic unmanaged emotional stress is six times more predictive of cancer and heart disease than cigarette smoking, cholesterol level or high blood pressure. They also add that management of emotional stress is more responsive to intervention. And there are many, many ways to manage or deal with stress.

Simplify your lifestyle. Do you need to do that much shopping? Retail therapy is not a solution, it creates more problems. Do not feel guilty when you have to say NO. Enjoy every moment you can with your family and friends.

"Since emotional processess can work faster than the mind, it takes a power stronger than the mind to bend perception, override emotional circuitry, and provide us with intuitive feeling. It takes the power of the heart instead." by Doc Childre, Founder, Institute of HeartMath

We live in a knowledge-based society. Information about any subject is globally shared in an instant. There is an increasing awareness that most diseases can be healed. That is if one is willing to believe in the power of self- healing. This is a wide open avenue to anyone who seeks an alternative therapy or a complementary to conventional medicine. Meditation is a big step to quieten one's mind. It is recognized as a way to cope with stress and calm the mind, so many ways to learn how to meditate that is if one is willing to incorporate meditation in their daily life.

There are many who seek healing methods some of which are based on Eastern practices such as yoga, Chi Quong or tai chi. There are spiritual practices and traditions around the world, in different cultures, with the same message. We have the ability to heal ourselves, to feel that interconnectedness with the universe, if we could just sit still and listen to our inner voices, our inner guidance.

Exercise and a healthy diet is highly recommended. How much stress can anyone take without compromising health and inner peace? There is a lot of information on how to deal with stressful situations or lifestyle. Why wait till you develop heart problems when something can be done NOW.

"A culture of the heart is emerging.There is an era of creativity and compassion which is coming. The heart is playing a starring role in this new age... Healthy Heart Meditation

Your heart is the seat of your life, your passions, your love. Learn the power of love, but first, learn to love yourself and savor that inner peace before you can go out in the world and spread the meaning of love.

Bonnie Moss writes to inspire and to motivate her readers to explore the depths of their heart and soul and make a difference in this world. She draws from personal experience and her interest in spirituality. Visit her website:

http://goldencupcafe.org

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