Summary of Melody Beattie's Journey to the Heart

Everest Media

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Sample Book Insights:
#1 Beginnings are delicate or explosive. They can start almost invisibly or arrive with a big bang. They hold the promise of new lessons to be learned, new territory to be explored, and old lessons to be recalled, practiced, and appreciated.
#2 Don’t judge the journey of others, and don't let them judge yours. All persons are free to have the experiences their souls lead them to. Don't limit your own experiences or those of others.
#3 Your head gets in the way of your heart, which is your connection to God, people, and yourself. Your head sees things clearly, but it also sees things with fear. Your heart sees clearly and balances the mind and emotions.
#4 The universe is abundant in its supply of guidance. It can’t wait to share its signals, teachings, lessons, and words of wisdom. It is eager to give us guidance if we just watch, wait, and listen.

Informations

• Publié par: Everest Media LLC
• Date de parution: 27 avril 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781669392132
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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Insights on Melody Beattie's Journey to the Heart
Contents Insights from Chapter 1 Insights from Chapter 2 Insights from Chapter 3 Insights from Chapter 4 Insights from Chapter 5 Insights from Chapter 6 Insights from Chapter 7 Insights from Chapter 8 Insights from Chapter 9 Insights from Chapter 10 Insights from Chapter 11 Insights from Chapter 12 Insights from Chapter 13
Insights from Chapter 1

#1

Beginnings are delicate or explosive. They can start almost invisibly or arrive with a big bang. They hold the promise of new lessons to be learned, new territory to be explored, and old lessons to be recalled, practiced, and appreciated.

#2

Don’t judge the journey of others, and don't let them judge yours. All persons are free to have the experiences their souls lead them to. Don't limit your own experiences or those of others.

#3

Your head gets in the way of your heart, which is your connection to God, people, and yourself. Your head sees things clearly, but it also sees things with fear. Your heart sees clearly and balances the mind and emotions.

#4

The universe is abundant in its supply of guidance. It can’t wait to share its signals, teachings, lessons, and words of wisdom. It is eager to give us guidance if we just watch, wait, and listen.

#5

The way we’re living now is much easier than the way we lived before. We may feel uncomfortable at first with how easy it is, but we must remember that this is not how the process works. In order to participate in this more magical way of life, we must trust that all we need to know will be revealed to us when it is time.

#6

If we knew everything that was going to happen, we would not need to experience it. We would stay in our heads instead of our hearts. The unexpected twists and turns give meaning to our journey and make our lessons come alive.

#7

To love yourself is to accept and love each and every part of you, and know that you’re worthy, valuable, and lovable. It means loving and accepting yourself when you’re surrounded by people who love you.

#8

You are opening up more and more. You are becoming clearer each day. Embrace the changes taking place. They are good. They will last. They will take you and your life to someplace new, someplace you can’t fully imagine now because it’s so different from where you have been.

#9

All your growth and work has been to bring you back to life and put you in touch with the vital energy of the universe, which permeates everything. This energy permeates you. Honor your passion by honoring your emotions.

#10

Look into your heart and see if there’s something you’re hanging on to that is holding you back from stepping into the future. Ask yourself if there’s something you’re still clinging to from the past that has outworn its purpose.

#11

The universe will help you if you let it. You are not alone. Tell the universe what you want, and let it help you. Listen to your heart and your inner voice, and do what they tell you.

#12

Winter is a time of rest and preparation, but it is also a time of growth. It is a time to go within and reflect on the past year, and a time to anticipate the year ahead.

#13

Sometimes, we’re so afraid that we don’t know how afraid we are. We carry so much fear that it interferes with our ability to enjoy life. Feel and release your fears. See how needless they are.

#14

We all have the ability to visualize, and this is a very powerful skill. We can use this power to create images in our minds of events we would rather not see happen. It’s time to use this power to create positive images of the good things in our lives.

#15

You don’t have to let people control or manipulate you. You don’t have to scream and beat upon your breast, telling them they’re wrong, because that allows them to control you.

#16

We can’t wait for things to change. We must change ourselves, and we must do so in a positive manner that turns life into a vital, interactive process.

#17

Life is constantly changing. With change comes the need to learn to adapt. We can adapt to the situations around us, from the constant evolution of the world around us to the changes in our bodies.

#18

All the truths in the world don’t matter unless we discover them to be true for ourselves. That's what the journey is about. An insight, a lesson, or a new belief is at the end of each adventure. We don't come here to know everything in advance, but to allow ourselves to go freely through all the lessons that teach us all we came here to learn.

#19

Comfort is the loving arms of a mother who sees only the beauty of her child. Comfort is acceptance and love at their finest. It is the result of opening yourself up to receive comfort, the comfort that touches the heart and nurtures the soul.

#20

Take time to rest and regroup as often as you need. Your body is not a bother; it’s an ally. It knows what it needs and what your soul needs, too. By taking time to honor your body, you honor your soul.

#21

To stay in the present, we must avoid anticipating the future, thinking about all the things we have to do, and dwelling on what we’ve done already. Instead, we must focus on what we’re doing right now.

#22

There are many quiet, free sources of revitalization available to us. We should cherish old favorite spaces and explore new ones. Healing doesn’t have to be extravagant or expensive.

#23

The journey I’ve been on and what I’ve been seeking is the journey of my soul. I’ve had many conscious desires and expectations about my life, but I’ve come to understand that the journey isn’t about arranging my life in a particular way then keeping it just so.

#24

Opening your heart is not a one-time event. It is a way of life. You must constantly be on guard not to close it off, wall it off, or shut down. But you must also be committed to staying open.

#25

It is easy to talk yourself out of trying something new, then sit home whining that you're bored. It is just as easy to find something interesting to do. Begin a journey of discovery. Find out what interests you. Don't limit your interests to activities connected just to work or spiritual growth.

#26

Drive down the winding road and find the peace that exists amid the mountains. Find the peace that exists even when the turbulent waters of your life roar.

#27

We can become so afraid of life, people, and ourselves that we become cold. We may not be aware of how cold we have become. We may have been cold for so long that we don’t see it.

#28

We often know the truth long before we’re ready to accept it. We may fear it, or be late in acknowledging it, but the truth doesn’t go away. It will nag at us and haunt us until we finally trust ourselves and what we know to be true.
Insights from Chapter 2

#1

You are free now to take the journey of a lifetime. You are free to experience life, in its newness, freshness, and magic, in a way you never have before. The only limitations on you are the ones you’ve placed on yourself.

#2

We all experience losses along the way. People we love disappear from our lives, and we may lose a career, money, or something else we valued. We can even lose our dreams. But looking for quick replacements to avoid feeling pain about the loss won’t work.

#3

We often resist new lessons. And what we resist the most is what we most need to learn. Our lessons usually come with inner conflict. We need to embrace the mystery of life and the surprise element of it.

#4

We must shift our belief system about being a victim. We must realize that we have the power to think, feel, and choose. We must embrace our power to grow, change, and move forward.

#5

When you’re working on a project, don’t be afraid to take breaks. Your project doesn’t need to be finished, in perfect order, with all the loose ends in place for you to be happy. Enjoy the stages of the process.

#6

We must not constantly look for what's wrong. We must take time to notice what's right in ourselves, others, and the world around us. We must not become so concerned with fixing ourselves that we become habituated to seeing what's wrong.

#7

To find love, you must first find it in yourself. Then the universe will reflect it back to you. See how people smile at you. Feel their affection, their respect, and their tenderness.

#8

Our inner voice, that quiet guide within, will lead us along our path. It will help us create our destiny, keep us in harmony, and keep us from making mistakes.

#9

Keep your heart open even when you can't have what you want. It's easy to keep your heart open when you have what you want, but it's more of a challenge to keep your heart open when you can't have what you want.

#10

Learn to recognize passive-aggressive hits. Learn to recognize when others have hidden agendas, and when they're trying to control or manipulate you. When we're being controlled, we may feel guilty or indebted. But in our muddled state, we agree to another's wishes but we're not sure why.

#11

Greed can slowly corrupt the heart. It can take over our lives and lead us to neglect our loved ones. Let go of the fears of deprivation, doing without, and that haunts you from the past.

#12

The more we understand how connected we are, the more carefully and thoughtfully we should choose the items we place in our home or workspace. Objects and colors have energy and meaning. They reflect how we feel about ourselves and what is important to us.

#13

We must be careful not to let others put their ideas and intentions into our minds. We must be aware of the process and be careful about the words we speak to others.

#14

We can send love letters to