THINGS OF THE HEART

THINGS OF THE HEART


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Favour Samuel

Dec 19, 2024

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Deep within us lies a gentle whisper, a murmur that echoes through our soul. A little voice, yet strong and powerful in our hearts, guides us through our deepest desires, greatest passions, and deepest connections.

The heart is mysterious yet wondrous. It holds our compassion, love, dreams, strength, and vulnerability. It beats in our chest, pumping blood through our veins, yet it's more than just a human organ. It is the seat of all emotions – the joy, love, happiness, and likewise the pain, sorrow, and longingness.
It's a place where we feel most alive, most connected, and most ourselves. The heart holds the key to our deepest secrets and unwavering desires. It speaks to us, even though we tend to neglect its voice.

What if I told you to be still now, quiet your mind, and listen to the beating of your heart? What if I told you to trust its wisdom and guidance towards the deepest soul's darkness, decisions, and desires?

It leads us to uncover and discover those little things that bring us joy, give us a sense of purpose, and fulfillment. It opens the door to a life of greater love, dreams, and happiness.

However, the heart's path can also be daunting – a double-edged sword. It holds our envy, jealousy, and resentment. It's also a place of terrifying nightmares – a frightening dream that broods into reality.
It can be a prison to the soul and mind, crippling our thoughts and using its power and voice against us. The heart can also bring destruction, terror, and hold one captive to its selfish desires and passions.

It can breed sorrow, and yielding to its whispers can be a cage to oneself. The question is, can we control the heart? Can we tame its wild emotions and desires, and guide it towards a path of wisdom and discernment?
And the answer lies within ourselves. We have the power to control our heart, to guide it towards a path of love, compassion, and wisdom. We can learn to listen to its whispers, to discern its desires, and to make choices that align with our deepest values and principles.

Even in the toughest times, even when the heart yearns for the forbidden, we must learn to control those wild emotions and tame them to the right path. It will be hard and hurtful, but choosing right over the whispers of the heart is crucial.
It requires self-awareness, self-discipline, and self-love. We must be willing to confront our deepest fears and desires, and to make choices that may be difficult or uncomfortable.

But the reward is worth it. When we learn to control our heart, we open ourselves up to a life of greater love, joy, and fulfillment. We become more compassionate, more empathetic, and more wise.
We learn to navigate the complexities of life with greater ease and confidence. So let us take control of our heart, and guide it towards a path of love, wisdom, and discernment.

Let us learn to listen to its whispers, and to make choices that align with our deepest values and principles. For when we do, we open ourselves up to a life of greater joy, love, and fulfillment.

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