23-274 Have a Heart #1

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Today’s Mandala Message: Consider Doing a Heart Talk

This week I’m working through Principle #49 from Jack Canfield’s “The Success Principles” entitled “Have a Heart Talk”. I set my intention today to ponder having an open mind about the Heart Talk process. In sharing this process, which was created by Cliff Durfee, Canfield states: “A Heart Talk is a very structured communication process in which eight agreements are strictly adhered to in order to create the safety for a deep level of communication to occur without the fear of condemnation, unsolicited advice, interruption, or being rushed. …[it is] used to surface and release any unexpressed emotions that could otherwise get in the way of people being totally present to deal with the business at hand.” Canfield makes it clear this process can be used at home, at work, or any group environment.

I’ll share more about this process throughout the week. Essentially today is all about sharing that such a process (tool) exists. I will admit that the idea of it being “very structured” triggers my fear of too many rules (dogma?) and not enough process. I’m also triggered by the eight agreements that are to be “strictly adhered to”. While I tend to lean towards less structured processes, I will keep an open mind about this one until I know more.

A good mindfulness practice would be to consider having an open mind about the Heart Talk process.

So how about you? Are you open to learning about a new-to-you process that provides a safe environment for people to share? Do you prefer processes that are structured or loose? Is there an area of your life that could benefit from more people safely sharing their issues and concerns?

“Everything becomes
a little different
as soon as
it is spoken
out loud.”

— Hermann Hesse

Blessings,

Maureen
The Mandala Lady
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My Mission: connecting with our Inner Light in delightful, inspiring ways For me, creating mandalas is more than just coloring pretty patterns in a circle. I do it because my spiritual evolution and creativity require it of me. My mandala designs come about within an active meditative state, connected with my higher self, my spiritual guides and nature spirits. Together, we bring into form, mandala art the allows me to re-connect with my own inner peace and joy, letting me explore and expand my own creative spirit to however far and in whatever direction I want to take it. As part of my own spiritual journey, I encourage, and hopefully inspire, others to explore their own creativity, to help them re-connect with their own inner peace and joy. As a means to that end, I make all of my mandalas available for people to color. Why should I have all the fun?

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