The Essence of Peace lies within your HEART
Author: Susan M. Castle

We all sit in a circle and suppose while the secret sits in the center and Knows" Robert Frost.

The Heart is an infinite source of Intelligence. Many people think that the mind is the most powerful source within us. We've been led to believe that the mind is responsible for most of our knowledge and wisdom. When in fact, your Heart is much more powerful than your brain, 5,000 times more powerful. The electromagnetic energy of the Heart has been described as a creative, connective energy that seems to hold everything together. The life force that flows through the Heart is the strongest connecting energy in the entire Universe.

This life force energy, strong and constant, functions to allow the Heart to pump nutrients to the body and Spiritual energy to nourish the Soul. There is a magnificent Wisdom within each one of us, an infinite intelligence, that knows just what to do, when to do it and even how to do it. This infinite intelligence takes care of us, guides us and flows through our entire being. You have, deep within you, a place where your inner Wisdom flows in abundance. A Wisdom so true that it will never fail you. A Wisdom that knows how to return your body to its natural state of balance and inner peace in any given moment. This Wisdom is found within your Heart. In this very moment Wisdom is flowing through you as you read these words.

Creative ideas and feelings are moving through you, which will bring richness to your life and warmth to your Heart... peacefulness to your soul. It's all in Divine Order. So many people ask me "Susan, how can I feel my peaceful Heart, hear it's Wisdom and learn to trust it?" The answer is by quieting our busy minds. Inner Wisdom is best heard in the stillness of the moment, in the space between our thoughts, when the mind begins to let go and surrenders to the peacefulness within our Hearts. I invite you to experience the following exercise designed to guide you on an inner journey to the peaceful place within your Heart. You can use this exercise anywhere, anytime to re-connect to your inner place of Wisdom and Peace... Your Heart's Essence. The Essence of Inner Peace

1. Find a Comfortable Spot Begin by finding a comfortable place where you can relax easily with no interruptions... you may want to put on your favorite calming music

2. Breathe Deeply Take a few deep breaths in, full and expansive and as you exhale let go of any tension or stress in your body and allow your mind, your thoughts, to begin to settle into a quiet stillness...

3. Gently Close Your Eyes...

4. Physically Connect with Your Heart Place your right hand over your Heart and imagine bringing your awareness into your HeartHint: Connecting to your Heart means shifting your focus from your head to your Heart. Imagine you are gently moving down into the center of your chest withyour energy and your focus.

5. Feel Your Heart Space Sense the ease and peacefulness within your Heart, expansive and soft... Gently say to yourself "I am peaceful... I am calm..."

6. Visualize the Color Pink The color pink resonates a calm and peaceful vibration Pink also corresponds to the Heart Center and unconditional love

7. Ask Your Heart "What does my Heart want most for me?" What does my Heart long for?Hint: Allow your Heart to communicate in whatever way is right for you. You may hear a word or a certain message, see a picture or an image, or you may sense a feeling. Trust whatever form of communication you receive.

8. Return To The Breath Allowing yourself to dwell here in your peaceful Heart for a few moments... Knowing that you can return to your peaceful place whenever you wish. The secret that sits in the center of your Heart is your most powerful resource within... it is your Essence. Gently bring yourself back into the present moment by feeling your hands and your feet... returning to your present environment feeling refreshed*

You may want to take a few moments to journal your experience. This is a wonderful way to honor your experience, and begin to trust your inner Wisdom... Your Heart's Essence. So often we look to the outside world to! provide us with a sense of inner balance and peace. We can ! never find inner peace from any source outside of us. If we seek inner peace from an outside source we will never be fully satisfied. There is always a missing piece, a deeper longing that just doesn't get fulfilled. I believe there is no substitution for the inner Peace we come to Know when we find it within ourselves. It is a true coming Home. Journey into your Heart Gift yourself with the experience of coming Home to the place of Peace deep within you.

Journey into your Heart and come to Know your wisest friend, your greatest teacher, your deepest experience of inner Peace... Your Essence. You'll fall in love with You. I wish to share a story with you that was told to me by a dear friend and spiritual cardiologist. It is a story that has had a powerful effect on me and how I live my life. These words of wisdom touched a cord deep within me, reminding me of the power of the Human Heart and its loving nature. Practicing some form of self love and nurturance every day has given me the! deep inner peace I have searched for most of my life. I've come home. From the book Creating Your Heart's Vision, Dr. Bruno Cortis eloquently states: The human Heart is surrounded by the coronary arteries. The word coronary means "crown". Therefore, the Heart is surrounded by a crown.

The function of the coronary arteries is to pump biochemical nutrition - blood, to the body. During gestation, the Human Heart is the first to register any signs of life. Something very unique happens during this early stage...The Human Heart begins to register a pulse... it begins to beat. The very first beat of the Human Heart is quite significant. As the Heart pulsates its first beat, the blood that is pumped out of the Heart returns to the heart via the coronary artery. It does not got o the rest of the body for nourishment... it returns to itself first. So you see, it is the very Nature of the human Heart to nourish itself first. Take time today to nourish yourself, to take care of You.

It is a gift of love given to yourself first and foremost, and it is a gift then shared with others who come into your presence. Taking time for You is the greatest gift you can give yourself. Susan M. Castle is the founder of Mind, Body and Soul International, an organization dedicated to the integration of the human Spirit. Susan is the author of "Creating Your Heart's Vision" a "living" e-book that teaches the Wisdom of the Heart and the skills to manifest the desires of your Heart. Susan is also the author of over a dozen relaxation tapes including the powerful "Opening Your Heart To Love" tape series. Susan also teaches the "Essence of The Heart" at her Essence of a Woman Seminar retreats in magnificent Sedona and Hawaii. Susan invites you to visit her website and learn more about discovering your inner peace








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Susan Castle has been in the healthcare field for over 20 years. During this time, she has studied and experienced some of the best therapies in mind, body and soul integration.

Susan founded her company, Mind, Body and Soul Inc., to assist individuals in manifesting their heart's desires and making effective changes in their lives. Susan began with a vision to provide products and services which touch our physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and vibrational bodies. Susan developed her website, www.essenceofawoman.com, with the intention to reach out to people from all across the world and provide a haven for relaxation, inspriration and valuable information on how to live a happy, joyous and healthy life.

Susan's products and services are a direct reflection of the gifts she has embraced within herself and her strong desire to assist others in discovering their own gifts.

In 1996 Susan discovered a unique, highly effective process known as The Radiant Heart Process. Developed by Dr. Sharon Wendt, this process utilizes the energy of the heart to heal, cleanse and restore health to the human energy field. Further, it facilitates an internal radiance and vibrancy resulting in balanced energy and a peaceful heart. Susan studied with Dr.Sharon Wendt for 14 months and is now a certified Radiant Heart Therapist. Susan has integrated her knowledge into a process she calls Healing from the Heart(tm). To learn more about Susan, visit her website at... www.essenceofawoman.com

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