Sunday I was at my mom and step dad’s house to celebrate my step dad’s birthday. My step dad Ben is a very youthful 82. He and my mom are such inspirations, I am so amazed at how they have grown and changed and continue to do so…but that’s a whole other story. This e-mail isn’t about them…but I would like to write about them at some other time.
Anyway, my sister Alli was there and asked me how my morning went. I told her that I had led a guided meditation with some folks and it was truly lovely. I told her that I feel so blessed, that while I hope with all my heart I am helping people I am getting something in return. The people I meet through my work at Mindful Spirit truly inspire me and give me great hope for humanity.
Today I was reflecting on my conversation with Alli and it brought my mind around to an energy healing session I had last week with a new client. Energy healing, for those of you who don’t know, is a way to bring through the energy of the universe (spirit guides, angels, God, divine love…whatever you believe) through my spirit/soul and my hands and by placing my hands on them I can help them to deeply relax and more.
This new client was truly a sweet and precious person. She so badly wants to feel better and seems quite motivated to improve her life. After our session we talked for a while about her life and family. I suggested to her that she will likely have to be the one to open her heart to her family. Her family has led a closed-hearted life from years of learned behavior through their childhoods and possibly their souls’ journey’s.
It was clear that the idea of opening her heart to her family members scared her. So I suggested this: “Don’t start with your family, begin with strangers. You have no baggage with them and you have nothing to lose. Let’s say you are at the grocery store checkout line. When it’s your turn to approach the checker take a deep breath and imagine the door to your heart opening wide and a golden light of love is pouring out of your heart sending love to that person. Simply look at them, smile, make some conversation if you feel inclined and show gratitude. Then be mindful of their reaction.
Do this over and over again with strangers and I promise you that you will see amazing results. Opening your heart to others helps others to open their hearts as well. Once you see the positive change it initiates you will begin to have the courage to open your heart to people closer to you, like your closed-hearted family.”
She seemed to understand but I could tell she was still a bit nervous so I added, “so many people are afraid to open their heart thinking that it will actually make them more vulnerable and weak. It’s actually the opposite. It actually brings you incredible strength and the best gift you can give others…your love” By the end of our time together she was excited and anxious to begin to spread her love.
Yesterday morning nearing the end of the guided meditation I shared with the group the idea of opening their hearts to loved ones and to strangers. I said, “Imagine what a different world it would be if we all just opened our hearts to one another, each and every one of us.”
So I’ll challenge you who is reading this…try opening your heart. I think you will find it is truly magical. If you try it and would like to share your results I would love to hear from you.
Be well and love each other:)
Sandy Kamen Wisniewski