Whose footsteps does your soul listen for?

Of all the things you create and co-create in this world, your body is most magnificent. It is your experiential vehicle, and Universe's as well. It is your own footsteps your soul listens for. The Universe Itself desires for you whatever you desire for yourself. And to begin listening to your own footsteps - to begin listening to what your soul is calling into form for you in this lifetime - starts with listening to your heart.
“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” 
​~ Mary Oliver
Quiet your mind and body and open to your heart's desires for your life . . . for the next ten years . . . for the next five years . . . for this coming year. If you want to dive deep, here is an exercise to help you listen to your heart's desires. 

Listen to Your Heart's Desires

​How to approach this process . . .

​There is no wrong way to do this . . . but maybe there’s some helpful pointers:
  • Work with the greatest assets of your mind . . . curiosity and wonder . . . let the mind play
  • Be a kid . . . put yourself in the story of what’s happening
  • Set judgement aside, let your mind know it is safe, and allow it to speak freely about any expansive or contractive feelings
  • Anything and everything is welcome

​Doing this process on your own . . .

​This can be a challenging exercise to do on your own, but don't be afraid to give it a try. It's part of the experience of growing an ability to introspectively inquire and grow on your own. And, no matter where you are with this ability, everyone benefits from sharing their growth process with others.

"Tell Me My Hearts Desires"
Find a quiet space where you can sit and relax, and light a candle for yourself.
  • Set a timer for ten minutes, and begin.
  • As you focus on the flame, begin to notice your breathing. Take some time noticing the rising and falling of your chest or belly. Notice the temperature of air as it enters your nostrils and the temperature of air as it exists your nostrils.
  • Gently allow it to become slower and deeper. Imagine it flowing in and out your heart. Take some time feeling your heart beating.
  • Now, bring to your mind a curiosity for your heart’s desires. Allow your eyes to close and inquire: “Tell me my heart’s desires”
  • When you feel a response of any type acknowledge it with a “Thank You”. Then ask the question over and over until you feel complete. Welcome all thoughts, even silly little ones. Allow a free flow of expression.

​What has your heart has shared with you?

​Doing this process with a Partner . . .

This is a beautiful process to do with a friend, partner, or acquaintance. Sometimes an acquaintance is best because they have no expectations or preconceived ideas of who you are, or "should be". If you decide to do this process with a partner, share the experience of you each taking a turn.
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"Tell Me Your Hearts Desires"
Find a quiet space where you can each sit and relax, close to but not touching each other. Light a candle or do whatever helps create a sacred and safe atmosphere.
  • Pick a Partner “A” and a Partner “B”
  • Set a timer for 10 minutes
  • After you start the 10-min timer you'll each close your eyes, and keep them closed for the whole exercise
  • Then Partner A will say to Partner B, “Tell me your heart’s desires."
  • Partner B will say the first thing that come to their mind, letting it flow freely.
  • Then Partner A will respond “Thank You . . . Tell me your heart’s desires”
It’s key to stay simply with just those words, and those words only, “Thank You . . . Tell me your heart’s desires”.  Repetition of the same, simple phase is important. The reason is that our minds will get bored with the question after a while, and when this happens it really allows our hearts to speak. If there is a long pause where your partner seems to be floating in space, you can say “Thank You” . . . “Tell me your heart’s desires” to keep the energy flowing.
  • When timer completes, Partner A stop asking the question and rest in the silence for a moment. Really take the opportunity to rest in the silence, and let it just be. Let everything be as it is, with no words or actions needed.
  • Then reset the timer, close your eyes again, and switch roles.
  • When timer completes, Partner B stop asking the question and rest in the silence for a moment. Really take the opportunity to rest in the silence, and let it just be. Let everything be as it is, with no words or actions needed.
When both partners have taken a turn at each roll, and the process feels complete - there is no longer an urge to talk and no push to end the silence - open your eyes and look into the eyes of your partner. Feel into the silence from that space - through the windows of the soul.
Rest there until you feel called to speak . . . and then rest a little while longer. Now share your experience.

​What has your heart has shared with you?

If you feel like you're struggling . . .

​Try looking back at this situation from the end of your life . . . “What would I see as important?” And, if you still feel challenged, exercise this muscle in a different way. How might you apply one of these awarenesses from earlier in your life to the current situation?
  • Think back to a time in your life when you experienced a personal growth spurt. What triggered the inspiration for that in your life?
  • Think back to a time in your life when you experience personal growth stagnation. What awakened you from that and got you on a new path?

If it feels like you are coming up empty, please don't be discouraged. In just feeling into your heart you are creating space for new freedom and new awarenesses. It can be challenging to work through things on your own. Be open to working with a coach and seeing what else is ready to be revealed.

Do this process with a Coach . . .

​Absolutely a perfect choice. Kevin Lockwood is an Intentional Life-Journey Coach with over a decade of experience in doing this process alone and with others. Even if you do this process alone or with a partner, it's a powerful process that is worth repeating. The more you learn to communicate with your heart, the more you will begin to reveal your true essence, values, and value.
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Curiosity is the movement of the Universe Itself, through you, to experience life. 
~ Intentional Life-Journey Coaching




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