Lauch of Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Terrific Thursday Everyone!

A quick note to send to you all among the outer recesses of mankind!

I've launched a new Blog called, "Getting to the Heart of the Matter." - Well not so new, but recently!

We are so driven by so many things; but I find the sacred vessel of the heart guides us far greater than our multi-tasking brains do. What drives your heart?

Take a peak at the blog if you like here  

 

 

 http://ellen-gettingtotheheartofthematter.blogspot.com/

Leave me a message or comment. Even though one of my favorite sayings by Dr. Wayne Dwyer is "It is none of my business what you think of me". I'd still like to hear what your heart is up to. Are you driven by your mind set, your actions or your heart?

Wellness isn't just about one part of us, it's parts and parcels that collide collectively to create our best self daily. It's work, oh yes- lots of work, but then what isn't wonderful that isn't worth working towards? Have a great weekend everyone!  Remember,

 Be Kind to your heart!

The Bliss of an Inner Fire

Hello! Well, where has February flown to even with an extra leap year day? I had promised myself to post, post and post, and yet, I found myself in a writer's block. How does that happen? Perhaps overthinking things too much! Much better I say to write from the heart.. as the heart has it's own inner fire to keep us warm with essential heat and love for ourself and others.

As we roll towards Spring, we may still have to turn up the embers to get us thru the last remains of winter. That is also to say, turn up our own internal flame. Remember why we are here, remember why we love and remember who we are.

I recently finished a study group regarding the book, Made to Crave Lysa TerKeurst; about satisfying your deepest desire with God, not food. http://madetocrave.org/

So much learning, so much to think about, and a take away for me was about further empowerment of who we are and remembering who we are. We were made for Victory, Greatness and to Crave not food but Crave a beloved God. If we continually fill up with the stuff we think we need, we find no room for the key of what we truly desire, the room for God to reflect our goodness and essence of self.

Lysa's blog is found here with this link: http://lysaterkeurst.com/

Have you ever looked in the mirror, yes with the lights fully on; and can say to yourself - Hey I'm beautiful and believe it? Perhaps if not, it is because we are too full of the "stuff" we don't need, the excess baggage and the issues that continue to remain unresolved; with an endless emotional struggle.Yes, surely; our mirror image never reflects what the outside world views.. But we need to be kind to ourself. Take care of of heart... and remember to love and share love from our heart.

My favorite tiny little felted heart mouse by Fairyfolk who sells on Etsy!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Fairyfolk?ref=seller_info

Blessings and Namaste.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day. It seems this day puts so much pressure on most everyone to express their love for their special Valentine. But what if you don't have one? Of course, you do- YOURSELF! It may not be the perfect Hallmark moment, but realizing that YOU- are as important to be loved and appreciated by YOURSELF is your step forward to emotional survival of a day that some may like to sleep thru. Let us know, that on this Valentine's Day, whether we are currently in a romantic relationship or not, that each time we can choose to give or receive unconditional love, we are touched by divine intervention of all love, of a higher power- however you choose to see it; be it divine, a deity, or other spiritual being you may recognize. Getting to the heart of the matter is our having a healthy heart that starts working from the inside out with self acceptance and love, to physical wellness and that love which we give away. Have you ever thought that if each of us can let our love flow into the world, with your own person's true nature- it is one step towards providing inner and outer peace with immediate impact into your own world? So many people feel that it is too painful to love; exposing ourself. Yes, at times, we may all have loved and lost; and yet, in the end, we still have loved. Love is never wasted. Love in short, as in this matter of the heart, is sufficient unto itself. Love is adequate unto itself.  It is also like a gift that is pure when it is given from the heart; when nothing is expected in return. That is the greatest love of all; loving much, and love again regardless of expectations and results.  A favorite quote of mine is: "A man may have many shortcomings, but if he loves greatly, much will be given him." Recognize that you can start and end your Valentine Day with looking in the mirror and saying to yourself, I am love, and I am worthy. It's a starting point and ending point, all in one.  I rejoice in the beauty of us all!

Knitted Valentine Bowl of Cherry Button Hearts

Pattern by Anna Hrachovec.  http://mochimochiland.com/2007/02/free-pattern-hearts/