Leading with Your Heart's Intentions

There’s a quiet shift that happens when we begin moving through life

from the intentions of our heart,

instead of the egoic desires of the mind.

Our choices are easily influenced by external pressures

(especially at this time of year),

based on expectations, appearances, performance, and approval.

Our ego always wants to be seen in a ‘good’ light —

capable, generous, productive, put-together, successful…

It wants to seek validation and avoid discomfort.

But your heart desires something entirely different.

Your heart may be longing for connection.

Or rest.

Or simplicity.

Or authenticity.

Or quality time spent in genuine presence with those you love.

Or to express love in a way that feels real instead of performative.

Or to give to those in need, instead of giving in to more consumerism.

The deeper your connection is with yourself,

the more powerfully you can discern the difference

between the motivations of the ego,

and the true intentions of your heart.

✨ Self-Love empowers you to move in the direction most aligned with your heart.

When you get clear on the intentions of your heart and let it lead you,

the whole experience changes ~ it feels different.

Even if the outer situation looks exactly the same.

You might still attend the same gathering,

buy the same gift,

have the same conversation,

cook the same meal,

show up for the same people…

…but the energetic quality becomes something entirely different.

It’s rooted in love.

It’s softer… more authentic. More aligned.

And everyone can feel it, even if they're not consciously aware.

Their bodies and hearts will receive it and respond to it with more loving energy.

Because you’re no longer acting out of a need for approval,

or to avoid judgment,

or to meet some standard that you perceived or projected.

You’re moving from the quiet clarity of your own heart.

And that creates a feedback loop of internal alignment:

Self-Love leads to → clear intention → Heart-Aligned Action….

Which radiates more love outwards…

Which returns to you and then leads to → even deeper Self-Love.

Intention shifts the space around you.

It shifts how others feel in your presence.

It shifts your own experience of joy, peace, and meaning.

Before we speak, move, plan, act, buy, or say yes,

I encourage us all to check in and get clear with our intentions:

What is your ego pushing you to do and why?

Versus, what is your heart pulling you towards and why?

Let your answers empower you.

Let loving intentions be your guide.

Align with the internal compass of Self-Love,

and trust your heart's intention to always steer you in the right direction.

Intention is one of the most powerful forces.

Your intention will shape your experience and determine the outcome.

🧭 Setting Your Internal Compass:

Place a hand on your heart and take one slow, deep breath.

Let your body soften on the inhale and settle on the exhale.

Whisper to yourself:

“I choose to let my heart lead with loving intentions.”

Notice how your body responds to that choice.

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I'm glad we're both listening to the intentions of our hearts.

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Let’s rise together ~ in Love & Light,

Jaime

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