The Inner Voice of the Heart
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Fortunately, today there are more opportunities to discover meditation , so be sure to find one that works for you. Meditation sets the stage for the real story to start unfolding and for you to discover your inner voice.
How to Listen to Your Inner Voice and Follow Your Intuition
You learn the lesson of letting go of what you think is supposed to happen and gets in the way of truth , and you move toward being in the moment and clearing the way for your inner voice to shine through like a beacon in the night. Remember to keep a light heart on this journey and always move in the direction of your happiness, even if it seems daunting at first.
You have the answers within, though sometimes you may not want to listen. Though the voices of fear and doubt seem the strongest within you at times, remember you have the choice to single out the lone voice that remains steady and strong and will always remind you of who you are and what you want. There is a tale that goes something like this: Why You Should Pay Attention When was the last time you thought about what your deepest, most cherished desire is? Clearing the Way Listening for your inner voice is like training a new muscle.
A few meaningful daily practices to put in place are ones you are probably familiar with: Cultivate present-moment awareness Practice mindfulness in all activities Follow a healthy diet Exercise you know this was coming Surround yourself with people who support you and your dreams Meditate While all of these practices are beneficial, meditation is like jumping on the fast track. The following is a meditation exercise to help you get started.
Cultivating Your Inner Voice Find a quiet place without disturbances and get into a comfortable position avoid lying down unless you have physical limitations. If you are seeking guidance regarding a particular situation, formulate the question now and write it down.
Be specific as possible this is for your eyes only so be open and honest. Place it beside you. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing.
Begin to inhale deeply, and as you exhale, allow your body to relax even more. Take 2 to 3 of these deep breaths. Notice where your attention is. Now, silently ask yourself the following questions without judgment or expectations. You will have thoughts and this is normal, simply drift back to the mantra each time. Practice this for 10 minutes feel free to set a timer.
When finished, slowly open your eyes and notice how you feel. If you wrote a question down, look at it and see if anything reveals itself. Feel free to journal if you are inspired.
Rachelle Williams Vedic Educator. She started working at the Chopra Center in and has loved it ever since.
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Rachelle teaches at Chopra Center events in addition to leading private classes. She is grateful to share her knowledge and passion for these teachings by inspiring others to become Which Is Right for You? How to Experience Emotions in a Healthy Way. After an amazing year of living abroad and traveling around Europe, I was back in the same boat — unsure and confused about what to do with my life.
I felt like something was always missing. I used partying and alcohol to fill the gap, not knowing there were other options.
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To me, this sounded amazing. The salary was not great, but something was telling me not to pass down this opportunity. I took the job. That was the first time I really listened to my voice inside. The job ended up getting me a scholarship to become a Health Coach. I fell in love with the holistic lifestyle. I had a job that allowed me to be myself, and do the things I loved. My intuition then led me to complete a yoga teacher training, something I had thought and dreamed about for a while. I would never have taken the plunge into this teacher training without finally listening to what my inner voice was guiding me to do.
Intuition is the highest form of intelligence, transcending all individual abilities and skills. Here I am now, pursuing my passions of nutrition and yoga. I am a certified health coach and yoga instructor. I am teaching yoga in NYC and coaching clients in health and wellness in person and on Skype! I absolutely love being able to help people by teaching them what I know and love. I am finally on my way to living the life of my dreams.
Just focus on now, how are you feeling right now. Once you are able to live more in the present moment without worrying about the future and the past, you will be able to listen more closely! Stop rushing through life.
No mind playing or confusion. We waited a few days to see if the feeling would change. I've learned that the safest path is not always the best path and I've learned that the voice of fear is not always to be trusted. Begin to inhale deeply, and as you exhale, allow your body to relax even more. I thought am I crazy you know because he says otherwise.
Everything you do should be done mindfully. This goes along with being present; you cannot do something mindfully if you are not present.