08/23/2022
Every Thing You Do Flows From Your Heart
Being accountable for your source of a fulfilling life is yours to maintain. Note that I didn't say the source, which allows one to act as if the source is outside of self. I said, your source to denote that it comes from within.
Over the years, I've read feedback on short stories and how they helped (writer on sites), sat back and listened in groups focused on love relationships, relationship workshop training/trainer. I've flipped over the numerous notebooks, computer notes and manuals created over the years. What keeps jumping out is the following: misplaced responsibility and accountability of one's heart. Why is something so precious and important being given over to others to guard? When did this run off course?
I'm going to break this thought into two parts. Today I'm asking who is responsible for guarding our heart? I present evidence that the guarding of one's heart is the responsibility of the owner of the heart solely.
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23). Solomon doesn't say give your heart over to someone outside of self for safe keeping. He states for us to be the guardian of our own hearts. Unless you're a child or emotionally incapable of this task, your heart is your responsibility. From the heart springs hope, creativity, life, love and true understanding. Many will say what I'm stating is a mental thing. I toss out that the mind can be willing, but if the heart isn't in agreement, the action never occurs.
We are always in a world filled with all types of calamities. How careless can we be removing ourselves from the accountability of guarding what is most precious for our existence? We place our hearts in the hands of others or on the curb like trash or something we don't want to be bothered with. Then the minute something happens to it, we look at others as if they're at fault.
The guarding of your heart is your responsibility. Blaming others for the state of your heart is almost as careless as placing it in the care of others in the first place. Take accountability for your peace and joy.
L.I.F.E.