07:16
Unknown
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
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
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bonnie_Moss
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7193145
