Summary

The article discusses the importance of writing from the heart to connect deeply with readers.

Abstract

The article emphasizes the power of intuitive writing, suggesting that when writers tap into their heart space, their work resonates more profoundly with readers. It outlines three methods to harness intuition in writing: taking walks in nature to generate ideas, achieving heart coherence through meditation and deep breathing, and setting intentions for the article to foster healing and joy. The author shares personal experiences of how these practices have enhanced their writing process and the impact on their audience.

Opinions

The author believes that writing from a place of compassion and inner knowing results in articles that truly make a difference.
Walks outside, especially when combined with meditation, are considered an effective way to focus and gather ideas for writing.
Heart coherence, a state of alignment between the heart, mind, and emotions, is advocated as a method to bring forth a writer's most authentic voice.
Setting an intention for the article is seen as a way to infuse the writing with love and gratitude, benefiting both the writer and the readers.
The author values the connection with readers and expresses appreciation for the writing community on Medium and beyond.

Trust Your Heart Space To Write

How to use your intuition creatively

“Intuition is seeing with the soul.” ― Dean Koontz

What if your ideas came straight from your heart? I believe this is the space in which we resonate most with others.

I have noticed something lately about writing, and which of my pieces seems to make the most difference to my readers. The articles in which I share my heart with compassion are the ones that thrive.

When we choose to write from our inner knowing, those words will easily flow onto the page and radiate out love and understanding to our readers.

Here are three ideas for using your intuition and help you come from your heart space to write.

Gather ideas from your heart

I have found that walks outside generate my best ideas. In nature, we encounter a stillness that is necessary for us to be in our heart space.

Often, I meditate while picking up sticks.

This exercise helps me focus on gathering something and is like a walking meditation.

During these walking sessions, I come upon ideas, memories, and moments in time that I want to write about. I play with them in my mind’s eye, having fun with the concepts.

When I gather ideas in this way, I let them simmer for a while. When they are ready to come out onto the page, I will be prepared.

Get into a state of heart coherence.

Heart coherence is a place of compassion and alignment.

According to Dr. Rolin Mcraty of the Heart Math Institute, “Coherence is the state when the heart, mind, and emotions are in energetic alignment and cooperation.”

To get into this state, we can place our hands on our hearts, breathe deeply, and think about a beloved person, pet, or memory.

I practice this now every time I write.

It feels fantastic, and it brings you to your heart space very quickly.

Set an intention for your article

Before I send a draft in to be edited and published, I say a prayer or intention over it. My hope is for it to touch someone’s heart and help them heal and feel joy.

With this intention, I feel gratitude towards the editor reading my piece and readers receiving ideas to help them.

It also allows me to pause and take a moment to feel appreciation towards my work and all writers on Medium and beyond. It is paramount that we pour love into everything we do.

How do you get into a heart space for writing? What is your process like? Please share with us in the comments. I appreciate you!