CONSCIOUS CINEMA
REVIEW
POWER OF THE
HEART DVD
by Drew Heriot
W
When we speak of something
having “heart” or of the need
to “follow our heart,” what
exactly does that mean? For
many of us, such expressions seem warm and inviting but are, nevertheless,
understandably vague.
H
owever, a recently released
DVD helps to eliminate much
of the confusion surrounding this often-nebulous topic, offering clear, concise
answers applicable in both
practical and philosophical
contexts. In “The Power of the Heart” (2014), director Drew Heriot (co-creator of the immensely popular video “The Secret” (2006)) presents a series of
engaging monologues on the subject, discussing
it from metaphysical, spiritual and even scientific perspectives. These insights are intercut with
a series of fictional vignettes and re-creations of
true stories that illustrate these principles at work
in a wide range of applications, covering such diverse concepts as the role the heart plays in intuition, synchronicities, forgiveness, friendship and
love. These notions are addressed by a host of new
thought leaders, including Maya Angelou, Deepak
Chopra, Neale Donald Walsch, Eckhart Tolle, Paulo
Coelho, Marci Shimoff, Gary Zukav, Marianne Williamson, Mark Nepo, Isabel Allende, Michael Beck-
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with, John Gray and Jane Goodall. The production’s overall style is reminiscent of the filmmaker’s
previous work, stylishly produced and beautifully
presented. And, despite a tendency for some of
the story sequences to go on a little long, the film
makes for worthwhile viewing, particularly for anyone who earnestly wants to learn how to harness
the power of this remarkable biological and spiritual tool, one that’s with us at all times and can be
put to use in countless miraculous ways.
Reviewed by Brent Marchant