Head Space vs. Heart Space

I've long wondered what the difference between doing something from your head space and heart space was. I'd often get told, when I was stuck in a pickle that I'd need to get in to my "heart space" and let the answers unfold from there. My reaction was similar to yours, confusion and total bewilderment at the idea that I could actually make a decision from another place but from my brain. My wonderful, complex and totally erratic-ly unique brain.

Leaving the head space is easy. It's directing all your decisions to your gut and what you feel is best for you at that moment. When the head gets involved, it becomes a longer, more complicated and definitely tiring process. There's a lot of thinking involved. And since I've talked about the over-thinking in my last few blog posts, I think I found it a little harder to understand the concept even more. I mean do you just turn your brain off? Is there a switch? And what really happens in your heart space? And more importantly how do I get there?

As we know - the brain is a decision making unit. It's like a processing machine. It needs to convert the data it receives in to either positive or negative conclusions. It's actually quite a powerful piece of equipment we all have, yet we seldom sit down to rewire it and just spend our lives agreeing to the perceptions it creates for us.

Your head space is built in a way to be one dimensional, to resist change, to be fearful of the new and unknown, to worry and most of the time, to draw on past experiences and worry for the future, to doubt, to make you feel that there's only one solution to a problem and so forth. Now this is the type of head space most of us are in all of our lives. We become so accustomed to living through these ideas that stepping outside of this space is totally "no go zone".

In contrast, the heart space is a space of endless possibilities. There is always more than a single way to look for a solution. The resistance to change doesn't exist - the focus is always on the present. It is a multidimensional space, where the unknown is ventured in to with arms wide open and where doubts turn in to curiosity.

Now in order to function on this planet, and in our jobs on a daily basis - there needs to be a balance set up between the head and heart spaces. I mean you can't really walk in to an interview and say "well, I don't use my head at all" - although they'll laugh at your apparent sense of humour, you won't be called in for a second interview. It's knowing when to retreat to each space depending on what is needed from you at that given moment, especially at the beginning. My head space, for instance, is becoming much calmer and much more wise than it ever has been.

I've found that in recent weeks, the heart-head space balance is actually not that hard to achieve. It's obviously different for every being, but when you start creating a more balanced approach to living, and seeing the world around you, you start to feel almost giddy on a daily basis. For me, the heart and head spaces are actually becoming one and the same space slowly - they're almost living harmoniously (with a few bits to tailor). As I've begun rewiring some of the toxic thought processes I had, I find myself already feeling calmer and stopping myself from creating any more chaos or negativity in general.

I think if I continue down this path of balance, I'll be completely worry-free (about the past, present and future, extended future and so forth) in no time. Starting out is always much harder - there are times where I felt this was all total non-sense. I mean how can you say that rewiring your brain with positive thoughts will change your life? That's dumb bruv. But once you open yourself up a little, and start peeking at the magnificence that is you, everything sort of comes full-circle in making you realise that the space you are in is totally unbelievable. And then you can call your space anything you want (if you want) - head, heart, foot, Sanaa (sort of copyrighted/trademarked from the day I was born. Soz), love.. etc.

For now, wherever I am - whatever balance I have created, I am totally in love with it. I appreciate all my quirky moments and even the variety of freak-outs I still have about myself and my life. For I finally know and believe that everything is working out for my highest good. And out of all my situations, only good will come. I am finally starting to feel that where I am headed is actually not that far, and every positive change I make, lets me connect with that big picture even more deeply. AT LAST! (Rejoice, party, throw your hands in the air like you just don't care.. etc.)

And finally - just remember one thing - the heart never leads you astray. It's got far too much love pouring out of it to do that. So trust in yourself a little (a lot), and tap inside and let the goodness flow! I promise you, it's a totally wonderful feeling!

Here's a song I'm a bit addicted to!