Where is your heart?
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“Heart is what separates the good from the great.”-Michael Jordan
Good morning! Today’s quote is a beautiful reminder about the key component to excellence, whether that excellence is found in our personal lives, social lives, spiritual lives or professional lives. How many times have you felt “something missing” or that an activity once enjoyed doesn’t bring the same joy now that we are at another point in life? Often, we make the mistake of thinking that something is wrong with us, or that we are in a funk or depression. Of course, this type of thinking only saps joy and energy from our days.
Or, if our lack of joy is work-related, we might think that if we could just do something better, or learn more, or make more money, that the empty void would be filled.
“Being our best” is the only way to fill that void. It is difficult to be our best, though, when we feel that void. This quote from Michael Jordan provides a key-though often overlooked-component for filling the void within.
When we feel that emptiness, it isn’t just a matter of doing more or doing less, and it isn’t a matter of trying harder. That void is always a sign that reflection is needed, because our heart is not fully present in the endeavor we are pursuing. Only when our heart is as present as our mind will we feel “great” instead of “good.”
Your Turn: You can test this theory by looking back at some of your happiest moments, or times when you felt everything was “clicking.” Think about where your mind was and where your heart was-odds are they were operating in tandem. When you feel an emptiness in any area of your life, take a moment to take stock of what your heart is telling you. It might be requesting a little adjustment in your routine, more self-care, or a desire to lead you down a different path altogether.
Today’s Affirmation: I listen to my heart.