The Heart of the Matter

So, I was out walking the trails with my fitness coach and she made an interesting observation about me. “When you walk, you tend to lead with your head.” she said. “Try leading with the core of your body and you’ll get better results.” Of course, she was absolutely right. But quickly I began to see this as a pretty accurate metaphor for my life. How often do we lead with our head when it’s clearly not the best tool for the job?!

This week, I challenge you to try dropping down into your heart for wisdom while making decisions. The head is useful in tactical matters, but the heart knows your soul and is there to support your deeper desires. The head comes from the ego and will lead you astray in matters of the heart. Ask yourself how a decision makes you “feel”, not just what do you “think”? Try leading with your core and I promise…you’ll get better results.

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