12-24-2018, 10:17 PM
There are countless ways to open the heart chakra, but it really depends on what resonates for you. In my experience, it hasn't been just one thing that magically opened it, but a combination of things, and it seems to be a gradual evolution for the most part at least for me. I also find that I need to continually work at it, although it seems to come more naturally of late.
Some people seem to just know how to be loving and compassionate, and others, like me, have to work at it. The more I practice kindness, love and compassion, the more I feel it inside. Maybe, practice makes perfect? I try to perform different things to help increase love and compassion in my life whether it be crystals, music, volunteering my time, donating money or items to those in need, waving to other people as they drive by, giving a smile to people in the grocery store or elsewhere, etc.
Meditation seems to help me, so if you aren't already doing that, you might try it.
If you are interested in crystals, then try rose quartz. You can wear it or slip a piece into your pillowcase that you sleep on at night. Any of the green crystals are also good for the heart chakra. A book called Every Day Crystal Rituals by Naha Armady has a heart activator ritual you can use.
You spoke of music, so this may be a good one for you. Create a playlist of songs that evoke feelings of love in you. Play it whenever you feel less than loving and compassionate or just need a boost. There's a great book called The Secret Language of the Heart by Barry Goldstein that you might look into.
In Living the Law of One on page 141, Carla Rueckert tells a story about her first job as a librarian. She didn't get along with her boss until she convinced herself that she "loved her dearly". In short, the change in her view of the woman made all the difference. The book is free on LOO website. This is one of my favorite stories as the power of the mind can change everything. Perhaps, you could apply it to being more loving and compassionate.
Good luck to you. Don't give up. Peace, love and happiness!
Some people seem to just know how to be loving and compassionate, and others, like me, have to work at it. The more I practice kindness, love and compassion, the more I feel it inside. Maybe, practice makes perfect? I try to perform different things to help increase love and compassion in my life whether it be crystals, music, volunteering my time, donating money or items to those in need, waving to other people as they drive by, giving a smile to people in the grocery store or elsewhere, etc.
Meditation seems to help me, so if you aren't already doing that, you might try it.
If you are interested in crystals, then try rose quartz. You can wear it or slip a piece into your pillowcase that you sleep on at night. Any of the green crystals are also good for the heart chakra. A book called Every Day Crystal Rituals by Naha Armady has a heart activator ritual you can use.
You spoke of music, so this may be a good one for you. Create a playlist of songs that evoke feelings of love in you. Play it whenever you feel less than loving and compassionate or just need a boost. There's a great book called The Secret Language of the Heart by Barry Goldstein that you might look into.
In Living the Law of One on page 141, Carla Rueckert tells a story about her first job as a librarian. She didn't get along with her boss until she convinced herself that she "loved her dearly". In short, the change in her view of the woman made all the difference. The book is free on LOO website. This is one of my favorite stories as the power of the mind can change everything. Perhaps, you could apply it to being more loving and compassionate.
Good luck to you. Don't give up. Peace, love and happiness!
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