Friday 10 April 2015

Open Mind to Open Heart




Sitting in front of a computer for a lot of the day, trying to get words on to a page, my brain definitely rules my heart. I'm analytical by nature and can rightly be accused of over scrutinising and dissecting words, events and people.   I used to be sceptical about anything I couldn't explain but since I moved back to Bodrum I've been much more open to ideas on the edge of conventional thinking. Even so  I am probably the last person you'd expect to sign up for a day's workshop of 'Heart Math'.  Until a month ago I'd not even heard the phrase and when I did, in my pedantic way, immediately thought "where is the s?", why isn't it 'Heart Maths'.  But in a moment of improbable mental tolerance, I decided to throw my prejudices to the wind and go along and see what it was all about, and I'm so glad I did.  Under he expert guidance of Joyce McKay, we learnt a simple technique to use the power of one's heart to balance biological systems and stop stress and negative thoughts and actions in a few seconds.  I've been practicing since Saturday and the 3am anxiety-insomnia which has plagued me for years has all but gone.
You'll have to go along to one of these sessions yourself to find out what goes on as it's difficult to define the experience.  My fellow participants, all strong, sassy, funny, intelligent and thoughtful women, made the day even more rewarding. I can only really say I went into the Marina Go Hotel in the morning with an open mind and came out a few hours later with an open heart and a nice warm feeling of calm, control and purpose.   Thanks, Joyce!



11 comments:

  1. Oh, to exorcise the demons!

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  2. Annie, I could use a dose of anti-negativity these days. Glad you got one.

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    1. It did me the world of good in these pre election months

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  3. Sounded just the ticket BB, found them on facebook - many thanks for sharing it, we could all benefit from this. Cok sevgiler, Ozlem x

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    1. It is used in police forces, hospitals and the board room.

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  4. Wow, that sounds interesting. Think I would be a sceptic at first but you don't know until you try and great that it's worked for you! :)

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    1. Some times you've just got to walk through the door.

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  5. That sounds like a very fruitful and worthwhile experience.

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