In this reading, Leah brings her latest soul-stirring love letter, "Life, When You're Open Hearted” to life. In this piece, she shares her thoughts on what it feels like to live from an open heart and the path to choosing love over fear, embracing vulnerability, and finding the beauty in life's messiness and discomfort.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by your sensitivity or seeking deeper connection, this lovely reading offers a sanctuary for your sensitive heart.
This reading will help you:
Live More From an Open Heart: by clarifying the embodiment and practice of open-heartedness, and offering you the unique courage to live from the heart.
Embrace Vulnerability: in learning how opening up can lead to richer, more meaningful relationships, even when it feels risky.
Reconnect with Your Inner Child: and discover ways to heal and tap into the joy, creativity, and wonder that might be hiding beneath life’s everyday stressors.
Build Authentic Relationships: to move beyond superficial connections and find genuine bonds that nourish your heart and root it in mutual care and authenticity.
Balance Self-Love and Giving: and find encouragement to nurture yourself while still being there for others, preventing burnout along the way.
Overcome Fear of Rejection: by cultivating resilience and self-acceptance to keep your heart open, even when facing rejection and grief.
By the end of this episode, Leah leaves you with a beautiful prayer to soothe your heart while inspiring and empowering you to embrace your sensitivity as a strength. After hearing this prayer, you’ll feel more connected to a sense of emotional and spiritual well-being and will see yourself in a whole new light.
Listen to what you need most:
02:30 - Understanding Open-Heartedness vs. Sensitivity
Differentiating between sensitivity and open-heartedness.
The unique courage required to live from an open heart.
10:15 - Living with an Open Heart
The importance of presence and meaningful connections.
Challenges of maintaining an open heart in a transactional world.
20:45 - Embodied Open-Heartedness
Embracing vulnerability as a strength.
Exploring the essential needs of open-hearted individuals.
30:30 - The Intersection of Love and Health
Heart disease as a metaphor for emotional dis-ease.
The connection between emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being.
40:00 - Reconnecting with the Inner Child
Healing through childhood joy and creativity.
Practical steps for reconnecting with your inner child.
50:20 - Building Authentic Relationships
Overcoming transactional dynamics in relationships.
Strategies for fostering genuine connections.
60:10 - Facing Fear and Rejection
Maintaining an open heart despite fear of rejection.
The importance of self-acceptance and resilience.
70:00 - Self-Love and Preventing Burnout
Balancing self-care with the desire to care for others.
Practical self-care tips to sustain an open-hearted approach.
80:30 - A Prayer for an Open Heart
Guided reflection and a heartfelt prayer for maintaining openness and resilience.
90:00 - Closing Thoughts
Recap of key insights.
Encouragement to embrace sensitivity as a strength.
Teaser for the next episode.
🌹 Will You Be My Valentine? Attend Upcoming Sensitive Sanctuary Circle on The Art of Open-Hearted Living.
Sensitive Sanctuary Circle is a biweekly group that meets inside The Nourished Sensitive Collective membership. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, I’ve decided to open this circle to non-members to come get a sense of connection with other heart-centered individuals while exploring the topic of open-heart living.
Just think of it like a first date–with a non-judgmental, loving group of lady friends who meet every two weeks to catch up, connect, and share life together.
💌 You are Cordially Invited to Attend our Circle.
Join us for an evening of genuine connection and meaningful conversation centered around living from an open heart.
Together, we'll explore the practical aspects of embracing an open heart in our daily lives, addressing common challenges in love and personal growth, including:
Empathy Under Pressure: Cultivating understanding even in tough situations
Balancing Vulnerability and Self-Care: Maintaining compassion while taking care of yourself
Forming Genuine Connections: Building authentic relationships with others
What to Expect:
Individual Reflections: Take time to introspect and connect deeply with your own feelings
Group Discussions: Share and learn from each other's experiences
Facilitated Conversations: Guided topics on:
Showing compassion
Practicing emotional awareness
Living openly without burnout
Nurturing sensitive, deep-feeling hearts
This heartfelt gathering is an opportunity to:
Connect with like-minded individuals
Enhance your emotional well-being
Develop strategies for living a more compassionate and authentic life
Details & RSVP:
We would love for you to join us and contribute your unique perspective to our conversation. Please find the formal invitation and event details below:
Sensitive Sanctuary: The Art of Open Hearted Living
🗓️ Feb 3rd 2025 at 6:15p-7:30p ET [Add to Your Calendar]
📍 The Nourished Sensitive Collective membership
💻 Hosted via a Private Zoom Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84881932439?pwd=WFWeadAG0rRTaGLyr5Bz4s5QRQWYYl.1
Passcode: openheart
All you need to bring is an open heart and you’ll leave inspired to live more fully and compassionately. We look forward to sharing this meaningful experience with you!
We look forward to having you there and connecting over this heartfelt topic!
XO,
Leah
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