JoAnn Lipton

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I spent this past weekend at one of my favorite places on the planet, the Institute of HeartMath in Boulder Creek, California. I’m fortunate to have been going to HeartMath for over 14 years, I consider their staff my family and their work part of my mission on our planet. Once a year I retreat back to “The Land”, where my heart calls me to rejuvenate, renew, relax, and recommit.

Recommit to what? The power of my heart. The power of my brain focuses when I allow my heart to open first, to lead the way, to create the path by which my decisions are made. It’s so much more than simply “following my heart”… it’s a guidance that is rich, deep, connected, spiritual… and yes, practical also.

When I first came to HeartMath I didn’t come kicking and screaming, but I did come with some trepidation and a whole bunch of what I thought was healthy skepticism. Before HeartMath, and teachings of Abraham (that’s a whole ‘nuther post), I was more than just a skeptic. I was a non-believer with a “show-me” attitude (the worst kind!). Boy, was I ever shown… :^)

HeartMath opened my heart up is so many ways I could write for days about it… and I’m sure I will. After all, this blog isn’t going anywhere but toward the future, and I have a lot to share about what happens to the unfolding of a life once its heart crystals are activated.

What is HeartMath? Think of the love in a puppy dog’s eyes intersecting with hardcore scientific research, the scientific study of our emotions and their effect on our physiological body… in particular the capacity of positive emotions to reduce the negative effects of stress on our overall health.

Love, care, appreciation, compassion, empathy… each of these emotions (and more) can also be thought of as mathematical equations essential to solving the problems most pressing on our global community today.

It’s love and math all wrapped into one. And it’s really hot stuff!

In the coming days and weeks I’ll share more about HeartMath, sharing simple techniques we can all use in our daily lives that have a beneficial impact on lessening stress… all based on the power of your very own warm and loving heart.

But please don’t misunderstand… there’ll be nothing here that remotely resembles the ooey-gooey, sticky-sweet, candy heart stuff that brings to mind valentines. This is real, tangible, take-it-to-the street “math” that you can apply instantly in your daily routine (with your eyes open!)… and when you do, your heart will guide you to an ease-filled existence you’ve never dreamed possible. In the process, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you are making an impact on the planet through your heart-based thoughts and actions. Pretty cool, huh?

In the meantime, you may want to check out what HeartMath is doing for the planet via their Global Coherence Initiative. Their mission is:

“A science based initiative to unite millions of people in heart-focused care and intention – to shift global consciousness from instability and discord to balance, cooperation and enduring peace”.

Visit the GCI site here: http://bit.ly/KWbqt

For me, this is a movement worth committing to… what about you? I’d love to hear your thoughts.