following your heart ’ s desire . These keys will help you whether you want to bring more creativity into your own life or are still seeking what your heart ’ s calling is .
Often , we are afraid to listen to the whispers of our heart ’ s deepest longings , fearing it will turn our lives upside down or take us in directions we aren ’ t quite ready to take . This was my story , I was afraid to listen , afraid to change directions and start over in my business , again . The truth is , when I shifted my mindset about the role of art in my life and work , everything got better , my business grew and so did my fulfillment .
My path wasn ’ t about making art to sell but making art to make me happy , to keep me connected to my own heart and to the Divine . My creative practice opened up new opportunities for collaborations and connection with other artists .
In fact , I was talking with my college-aged daughter recently who is trying to figure out her career and life path . She said , “ I see how fulfilled you are in your work and how inspired you are . I want that !”
These 5 keys will bring you into alignment so that you can begin to trust the whispers and know that you are strong enough to make the changes required to follow your heart ’ s truest and deepest calling .
You can see in the image of the mind map the many different directions these 5 simple keys can take us in our thoughts , our feelings and ultimately our actions .
Below you will find brief descriptions of each key to support you on your journey to listening to the whispers and leaning into the longing in your heart .
Key # 1 : Curiosity
The power of curiosity is that it creates distance and objectivity and silences the inner critic . It also reminds us to engage our childlike sense of awe and wonder by asking open-ended questions that invite inquiry and reflection . One of my favorite curious questions is “ What if …?” These two words drop us instantly into the realm of possibility so we can stop focusing on how our past failures and limiting beliefs define our current reality .
Key # 2 : Connection
If curiosity opens us up to possibility , then connection invites us to sit in communion with our own inner voice first . Then connect to the voice of the Divine . It ’ s essential that you don ’ t allow the voices of others to drown out the whispers of your heart . When it comes to connection and your heart ’ s desire , be careful to share your dreams and longing with those who will nurture and support you . Now is the time to trust your own guidance and trust your connection to God / Spirit . Your heart ’ s desire may feel precious and tender , share it wisely .