A Peaceful Heart

A Peaceful Heart is a symbol of transformation, a transformation from a life filled with stress, anger, anxiety or depression to one of love, courage, and forgiveness.

In these stressful times, we can easily get caught unawares. External forces press upon us, telling us we should do things a certain way, or be a person others want us to be. These external forces cause us to get out of balance. When this happens, we must learn to draw inward to bring ourselves back to a place of peace.

The easiest way to come into balance is to live in the present moment, to experience each second of every day without thinking about the past or worrying about the future. Make a habit of focusing on your breath, feeling the cool sensation as air draws upward into your nostrils then warms as your exhale. Slow your breath and your tensions and negative emotions will lessen. When you focus on the now, your mind releases your worries.

As you master your breath, add an affirmation. A positive action statement in the present tense. “I forgive myself and others.” “I have the courage to move forward with my life.” “I love myself.” Stay away from any negative self-talk. “I don’t want to be angry anymore.” Only use positive statements.

When you begin to live in the present moment, do not be discouraged if you find yourself falling back into your stressful, angry, anxiety provoking thoughts. That is normal. Simply bring yourself back to focusing on your breath and repeating your affirmation. Say your affirmation as many times a day as you need to until you believe the statement deep within your heart. That is when you will discover a Peaceful Heart.