The embodiment of a healed heart chakra.

A couple of weeks ago I posted a story about the heart chakra and a lot of you were interested in me writing a post about it.

If you’re reading this, it’s because you want to know. If you want to know, then you’re probably looking for ways to heal your heart.

I think one of the essential things to a healed heart chakra is knowing yourSelf and creating healthy boundaries. Thanks to these actions, you’ll be able to receive love so much better.

And that’s one of the other “requirements” (if that’s the right word) for a healed/open heart: RECEIVING.

"May you attract someone who speaks your language so you don't have to spend your life translating your soul." - unknown

Receiving: selfish or essential?

Be honest with yourself: do you receive as much love as you give? I know I haven't received in a very long time. The reason? I was afraid of receiving. I closed my heart for the bad things. And while I thought I was protecting myself by closing off, I was closing off for the good stuff too.

In my honest opinion, receiving isn't selfish and knowing your worth is essential. When I went through this healing process I became aware of things I never would've thought about. I saw patterns. I recognized those patterns. One of those patterns was attracting emotional unavailable men because I was unable to receive. Can you see the irony in that? Others weren't hurting me; I was hurting myself.

When you finally allow yourself to receive the love you deserve (and not just love from others… especially the love from/for yourSelf!) your heart will glow. That’s the key: