Stay connected to the Source of life - Part 4

Tending the garden of the heart - Day 26

Roots that go deeper into the soil sustain the tree when the storms hit. Staying connecting to the Source is like building your house on the rock.

Whatever storms you face, no matter how hard the wind blows, you will stand secure knowing who you are. And because you are connected to the Source of life, and this life flows in and through you, you can overcome every obstacle.

Nature shows that after every storm the sun comes out again. In order to remain stable, secure and unshaken, you must settle your roots deep into the soil of Life.

He, who builds his house on the rock, when the winds and storms of life come, will stand, for you are focused on the final result. You will give your attention to the end result.

Indoors and Outdoors

Tending the garden of the heart - Day 22

Certain seeds are sown indoors early spring in order for them to begin to germinate and be ready to be transplanted outdoors in the garden once the weather warms up. Other seeds are sown directly into the outdoor soil in warmer temperatures.

Similarly, when you're tending the garden of your heart, some issues are worked out privately (indoors) where the interference and harshness of adverse conditions i.e. negative criticism, is less likely to endanger your growth process. Once you are stronger, you can now be 'transplanted into the outer garden'; your growth is now publicly evident.

For example, if you're dealing with personal heart issues, this may be something that you want to work on privately until you've come to a certain level of growth and you are now in a position to share this sensitive area with others for their benefit. This is where your growth has become evident to others.

Other areas may not be of a private nature. It may be a business project you're working on or promoting. The growth of your plans is seen publicly as you grow your business.

Whatever it is you're working on, whether privately or publicly, ensure that you nurture and protect your garden for continued growth to the point of bearing fruit.

Protecting the garden of the heart - Part 3

Tending the garden of the heart - Day 21

Eradicating weeds

In order for a garden to thrive, eradicating weeds is necessary to ensure proper plant growth.

What damage can weeds do to your garden?

Weeds strangle your plants and also compete with them for the nutrients in the soil.

Weeds of the heart

In the same way weeds are detrimental to your garden, internal weeds are detrimental to your heart.

How do you identify the weeds of the heart?

Identify those internal and external issues that are draining your energy and sucking the life from you. What about those things that are making you depressed? Consider past hurts; are you rehashing them?

Take each issue and dig deep down to find the root cause of it. Ask as many questions necessary to find the answer. Once you've identified the root, how could you eradicate it completely?

1) Make a decision that you would remove it from your life; whether it's an internal (heart issue) or external issue (environment or other people related issue).

2) If this issue could physically be removed or changed, then do so.

3) If it's an internal issue (i.e. a hurt, negative emotion), make a conscious shifting of your thought pattern. Stop feeding it with your dwelling on it. Begin to engage in more positive thoughts, finding the good out of bad situations or finding some other positive aspect of your life to focus on.

Regular inspection of the garden of your heart will keep weeds from overtaking it and allow you to grow to your fullest potential to enjoy life.

Changing Inside Out Now! Tending the garden of the heart - Day 15

Watering the garden of your heart

Watering plays an essential part in seed germination. It softens the outer covering of the seed to encourage its opening, allowing the new life contained inside of it to emerge, penetrating the soil's surface.

Today, our green peppers germinated. It's an exciting time for the children to watch the seeds germinate.

When you are working on changing your life or working on a project, it may seem like nothing much is happening on the surface. Then, you begin to see visible signs of new growth or progress made. Even though this time is exciting, it is important to remember that it is still in a very delicate stage.

Regular watering is vital for continued growth.

How do you water your desires to change your life or complete a project?

1) Thoughts - engaging and encouraging positive thought patterns to keep you focused on what you want accomplished in your life.

2) Visualization - seeing your desire as if it's happening in real time.

3) Feeling - allowing yourself to feel the feelings you'd have once you achieved your goal.

4) Meditation - taking the time out to be quiet and in the silence connect to your Creator.

5) Let go and let God - releasing the final outcome of your desires over to God.

6) Your words - speak words of life to your desire - speak your outcome.

7) Action - do all that you feel prompted in your heart that you should do to move you closer to your goal.

Continue to water the garden of your heart on a regular basis to promote daily renewing of your mind and the transformation of your life.