Listen to Your Heart

Inspired Thought...
While on vacation in the Black Hills of South Dakota, I came across a novelty "decision-maker" in one of the gift shops. It consisted of a rectangular board with the words yes, no, maybe, and later in each of the four corners. Above the board hung a suspended metal weight. The board must have been magnetic, because, upon swinging the weight, the weight would be drawn to one of the corners. You make your decision based on the answer the weight is drawn to! I found it rather humorous and began to ponder exactly how decisions are made. It seems to me that the two ways to make decisions include: a) listening to your heart and going for it or b) listening to reason and not even giving the choice a chance.

Inspired Action... 
Our lives are full of decisions, so I don't think it should be too hard to find the subject of this activity: Practice making decisions with your heart. Instead of focusing on the "what ifs", think about the amazing possibilities and the "what may be"s. Reflect upon your best qualities and make decisions that bring out the best in you.

Inspired Living... 
Listening to your heart is not only good for making decisions. It can also help you to see a need and fill a need. If you know that your elderly neighbor is sick and desiring companionship, don't sit on the couch and say, "It's not my business." If your aware of it, then it IS your business! Listen to your heart and bake a batch of cookies, then head on over and have coffee one afternoon. Listen to your heart when it says, "Make a difference!"