Asking your heart questions and pausing to feel the answer is a process that involves tapping into your inner wisdom and intuition. This process is based on the science of heart coherence and the mind-body connection, and also has spiritual roots in the teachings of Jesus.
In the teachings of Jesus, there is a parable about sowing the word in different types of soil, which represents the receptiveness of the heart. In Mark 4:3-9, Jesus describes how some seed falls on rocky soil, some on thorny soil, some on the wayside, and some on good soil. The good soil represents the heart that is receptive and fertile to receive the word of God and bear fruit.
In a similar way, heart coherence can be seen as the condition of the heart soil that allows for the planting and nurturing of seeds of truth and wisdom. When the heart is in a state of coherence, it is more receptive and open to receive and integrate new insights and beliefs. This is analogous to the good soil that is ready to receive and nourish the seeds of the word.
Furthermore, Jesus also teaches about the importance of listening to one's heart and following one's inner guidance. In Matthew 6:21, Jesus states, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." This suggests that our hearts are intimately connected to our values, desires, and priorities. When we align our hearts with our true values and desires, we experience greater coherence and inner peace.
By asking your heart questions and pausing to feel the answer, you are essentially listening to your body's response to the question. This process can help you distinguish between what you think you believe and what you truly believe at a deeper level. When you pause to feel the answer in your heart, you are accessing this heart-brain connection and tuning into your inner emotional state. If the answer feels true and resonates with your inner wisdom, you will experience a sense of coherence and alignment in your heart rate variability and physiological responses. If the answer does not feel true or aligned, you may experience incoherence or discordance in your heart rate variability and physiological responses.
The practice of asking your heart questions and pausing to feel the answer can help you access your inner wisdom and intuition, and make decisions that are more aligned with your true beliefs and desires. By cultivating greater heart coherence and emotional balance, you can also improve your overall well-being and reduce stress and anxiety. As Jesus said in Mark 4:20, "But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred."
If you are seeking to move your ideas forward but keep getting stuck, here are some questions you can ask your heart to gain clarity and overcome any limiting beliefs or doubts:
Do I truly believe in the value and importance of my ideas?
Am I willing to take risks and put in the effort needed to bring my ideas to life?
Do I trust myself and my abilities to succeed?
Am I willing to learn and grow from any setbacks or failures?
Do I believe that I deserve to achieve success and make a positive impact in the world?
To begin your meditation, find a quiet and comfortable space where you won't be interrupted. Take a few deep breaths to calm your mind and focus your attention on the present moment. Then, ask yourself the following questions one at a time, giving yourself time to feel the answer in your heart:
"Do I truly believe in the value and importance of my ideas?" (Pause for a few moments to feel the answer in your heart. If the answer is yes, say to yourself "I believe in the value and importance of my ideas." If the answer is no, ask yourself "What can I do to reconnect with the value and importance of my ideas?")
"Am I willing to take risks and put in the effort needed to bring my ideas to life?" (Pause for a few moments to feel the answer in your heart. If the answer is yes, say to yourself "I am willing to take risks and put in the effort needed to bring my ideas to life." If the answer is no, ask yourself "What can I do to cultivate more courage and determination?")
"Do I trust myself and my abilities to succeed?" (Pause for a few moments to feel the answer in your heart. If the answer is yes, say to yourself "I trust myself and my abilities to succeed." If the answer is no, ask yourself "What can I do to build more self-trust and confidence?")
"Am I willing to learn and grow from any setbacks or failures?" (Pause for a few moments to feel the answer in your heart. If the answer is yes, say to yourself "I am willing to learn and grow from any setbacks or failures." If the answer is no, ask yourself "What can I do to embrace failure as a necessary part of the learning process?")
"Do I believe that I deserve to achieve success and make a positive impact in the world?" (Pause for a few moments to feel the answer in your heart. If the answer is yes, say to yourself "I believe that I deserve to achieve success and make a positive impact in the world." If the answer is no, ask yourself "What can I do to cultivate a stronger sense of self-worth and purpose?")
Remember that your heart knows the truth of your beliefs and desires. By asking yourself these questions and giving yourself permission to feel the answers, you can gain greater clarity and confidence in moving your ideas forward.
You can also apply this process to the promises of God. Try asking yourself if you believe that Christ truly paid for your healing or if God really is your provider. If you discover that your heart is not in agreement with Christ's atoning work or the promises of God, you have identified some areas where you can meditate in God's Word to persuade your heart. By sowing seeds in your heart in this way, you will increase in belief and will see the fruit of your beliefs. The Word is a seed, sow it, and it will grow.
