A compilation of stories by people who have unlocked their hearts

Share Your Story

We are collecting stories from people like you who have experienced living with an unlocked heart. Janie will be reviewing (and lightly editing if needed) all of the entries to be used in her upcoming book "The Unlocked Heart Book: A Compilation of Stories from Women who have Unlocked Their Hearts". There is no compensation for sharing your story, but you will be recognized in the book as a contributor and your words will bring inspiration and support to future readers. We gratefully thank you for sending in your story!

Helpful hints to get started

• Recall a time when you were faced with a big decision that caused you to look deep within. Where did you find the courage to make your decision?
• Talk about the steps you went through and describe the process.
• Explain the emotions that came up for you.
• Once your decision was made and you knew you were clear on the actions to take, talk about how that clarity moved your heart.

Story Categories
We have found that many stories have a common core. Feel free to indicate that for your story:

• Spiritual (heart centered knowing, deep listening, moving from religion to spirituality)
• Financial (becoming one with abundance)
• Career (breakthroughs in career goals from the heart)
• Emotional (listening and trusting your inner voice, honoring yourself)
• Social (community, and making a difference among your groups)
• Mental (well-being, clarity of purpose)
• Physical (overcoming a physical challenge, learning to take care of yourself)
• Relationship (divorce, learning to love yourself first)
• Other

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Janie's Unlocked Heart Story
 
I was married 1964 a very young 21.  I married my highschool sweetheart. We were both very immature and I had such fear and low self-esteem that I masked with bravado. My husband was very moody and insecure. Later he was diagnosed with bipolar and manic depressive. We had two boys and were married 13 years. Through out our time together, I began to realize I could not manage his swings and mood changes. I became fearful for the boys age 3 & 5. I struggled with fearful thoughts and was terribly afraid of how I would manage if I asked for a divorce. 
 
At that time I was not established in my spiritual practice. I knew deep within that I would be supported, but those moments of courage were fleeting. I prayed and began meditating envisioning my freedom and protection for my boys. I decided it was time. 
 
I went to visit a friend over thanksgiving weekend and talked to her at length about my decision. When I returned home I told my husband I wanted a divorce. In that moment I felt a magnificent light go through me and I knew my heart was in charge. There were many challenges throughout the divorce process but each one was met with an enormous wave of true knowing. That was one of my most profound unlocked heart experiences.
 
My life has continued to evolve more spiritually through that experience. I learned to trust my knowing.  To ask and listen to my hearts wisdom. My fears sometimes show up, but almost immediately I am able to go into my heart center and bring forth the love and light I need.