<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>thehappyheart</title><description>thehappyheart</description><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/hq</link><item><title>All good things come to an end...</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/646259963_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2017/07/24/All-good-things-come-to-an-end</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2017/07/24/All-good-things-come-to-an-end</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2017 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/226605713"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>When you're truly ready, you'll let go</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/645113809_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2017/07/17/When-youre-truly-ready-youll-let-go</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2017/07/17/When-youre-truly-ready-youll-let-go</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2017 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/225712599"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Memoirs of a traveller</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/643945964_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2017/07/10/Memoirs-of-a-traveller</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2017/07/10/Memoirs-of-a-traveller</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2017 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/224809761"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>March Love In with Lisa</title><description><![CDATA[Here it is Happy Hearts!The very first monthly Love In with Lisa. We begin March 2017 recapping the following topics:- Letting pain soften you- What is Heart Awareness- Why doing the right thing can still sometimes hurtJump straight in, watch the whole shebang or skip ahead to the areas that call to you. All Love,Lisa<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/621382090_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2017/03/12/March-Love-In-with-Lisa</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2017/03/12/March-Love-In-with-Lisa</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2017 02:16:07 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Here it is Happy Hearts!</div><div>The very first monthly Love In with Lisa. We begin March 2017 recapping the following topics:</div><div>- Letting pain soften you</div><div>- What is Heart Awareness</div><div>- Why doing the right thing can still sometimes hurt</div><div>Jump straight in, watch the whole shebang or skip ahead to the areas that call to you. </div><div>All Love,</div><div>Lisa</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/206205981"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>An open letter to Love</title><description><![CDATA[I've never professed to have all the answers.I think that's an expectation I set a long time ago. And I maintain that there is greater truth and beauty in the honest and vulnerable sharing of fears, of the unknown, of challenges, heartache. In questioning. And even a week out from what's touted as the most joyous time of the year, I'm sticking to that rule and not ignoring the truth of how I have felt in recent days. I've been pro-actively self-helping for years now. I rarely ignore emotional<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/CakiQCH5ZY0/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/12/19/An-open-letter-to-Love</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/12/19/An-open-letter-to-Love</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2016 20:45:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>I've never professed to have all the answers.</div><div>I think that's an expectation I set a long time ago. And I maintain that there is greater truth and beauty in the honest and vulnerable sharing of fears, of the unknown, of challenges, heartache. In questioning.  And even a week out from what's touted as the most joyous time of the year, I'm sticking to that rule and not ignoring the truth of how I have felt in recent days. I've been pro-actively self-helping for years now. I rarely ignore emotional signals to go deeper and seek the origins of any pain, great or small. Most often (well, always), Love has been my answer.  So what do I do, I ask, when finally Love is the problem? Love is the pain? How do I heal love with love when it feels broken and exhausted?  I penned an open letter to love in hopes that it might help me understand this complex and wondrous relationship. A relationship I have revered, and hope to know in greater depths for the rest of my life.  Thank you for your audience.</div><div>Lisa</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/196141782"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Staying in your power</title><description><![CDATA[We all have our sticky lessons to learn dearest.You know the ones - those recurring, little-more-difficult-to-overcome ones. One of the biggest for me is knowing how to set the boundaries that respect my time and energy and STICK to them. Because it's when I don't do this that I give away my power. And that feels horrid. I've had a few little tests lately to stay in my power and not let it drain from me, so I wanted to share the feeling of those experiences with you in today's vlog in the hopes<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/607284701_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/12/12/Staying-in-your-power</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/12/12/Staying-in-your-power</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2016 20:45:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We all have our sticky lessons to learn dearest.</div><div>You know the ones - those recurring, little-more-difficult-to-overcome ones. One of the biggest for me is knowing how to set the boundaries that respect my time and energy and STICK to them. Because it's when I don't do this that I give away my power. And that feels horrid. I've had a few little tests lately to stay in my power and not let it drain from me, so I wanted to share the feeling of those experiences with you in today's vlog in the hopes that if you too are finding that you're too readily giving away your mojo, you start to address that. Your power is your life force, your drive, your purpose. When you give it away to others your vessel is empty, depleted, energetically low. I don't want that for you, and I sure don't want that for me. Stay in your power.  Much love,</div><div>Lisa</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/195145447"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Wrapping up 2016</title><description><![CDATA[Dearest Happy Heart,This week we welcome the beginning of December. The final chapter of the 12 month calendar. Can you believe 2016 is almost over?! I sure can't. I can still remember posting a vlog about the beginning of "Sweet 16" 2016 like it was yesterday. Boy oh boy has this year brought some interesting moments my way. No doubt yours has too. Today I wanted to share with you how I'm choosing to use the remaining weeks of the year to reflect, release, and begin 2017 renewed and with<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/604807972_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/11/28/Wrapping-up-2016</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/11/28/Wrapping-up-2016</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Dearest Happy Heart,</div><div>This week we welcome the beginning of December. The final chapter of the 12 month calendar.  Can you believe 2016 is almost over?! I sure can't. I can still remember posting a vlog about the beginning of &quot;Sweet 16&quot; 2016 like it was yesterday. Boy oh boy has this year brought some interesting moments my way. No doubt yours has too. Today I wanted to share with you how I'm choosing to use the remaining weeks of the year to reflect, release, and begin 2017 renewed and with direction and purpose. It's a great time of year to express gratitude for everything that has transpired - the 'good' and the 'bad' - because the joyful energy that is in the air assists us in celebrating life in all it's wonder and glory. My wish for you dear is that you use this energy to give thanks for every experience the universe has bestowed upon you. You truly never do know what's around the corner, but you can safely say that what's behind you has without a shadow of a doubt, prepared and lead you to this very moment. And this very moment is perfect. Love &amp; Light for the week ahead.</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/193141253"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Endings, Beginnings and Heart Awareness</title><description><![CDATA[Another week over, a new one just begun!Even our day to day is constantly evolving and changing. The world, everything and everyone in it is in a constant state of flux. It's normal, and healthy. We are embedded in change. So why do we get so unnerved by something that in reality, is happening more often than not? The idea of 'endings' tends to make a lot of people anxious, teary, uncomfortable. And this is because we like routine, the expected, the safe. If things change or come to an end, how<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/603626973_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/11/21/Endings-Beginnings-and-Heart-Awareness</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/11/21/Endings-Beginnings-and-Heart-Awareness</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2016 20:53:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Another week over, a new one just begun!</div><div>Even our day to day is constantly evolving and changing. The world, everything and everyone in it is in a constant state of flux. It's normal, and healthy. We are embedded in change. So why do we get so unnerved by something that in reality, is happening more often than not? The idea of 'endings' tends to make a lot of people anxious, teary, uncomfortable. And this is because we like routine, the expected, the safe. If things change or come to an end, how certain can we be of what's next, of whether we will be safe, be provided for, have our needs met? We associate change and endings with compromise, threat and death. Today I'm talking about endings (and new beginnings), how they co-exist (because they have to), and how stepping into heart awareness can make transitions and changes somewhat easier to bear. Check it out below, and have an awesome week. Much love,</div><div>Lisa</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/192303325"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The importance of being a softy</title><description><![CDATA[Dearest Happy Heart,It's Sunday night as I'm writing this, and an electric but calm energy has just come over me. I feel as though i'm sitting down at my desk to write to an old friend - you. There's a quiet peace in my heart, the sun is setting, the wind is present in the trees and there's a magnificently big, bright moon rising in the pale blue sky. I love the poetry of knowing that the moon is something many can share simultaneously while often separate in far away places. The moon reminds me<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/602309038_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/11/14/The-importance-of-being-a-softy</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/11/14/The-importance-of-being-a-softy</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2016 20:45:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Dearest Happy Heart,</div><div>It's Sunday night as I'm writing this, and an electric but calm energy has just come over me. I feel as though i'm sitting down at my desk to write to an old friend - you. There's a quiet peace in my heart, the sun is setting, the wind is present in the trees and there's a magnificently big, bright moon rising in the pale blue sky. I love the poetry of knowing that the moon is something many can share simultaneously while often separate in far away places. The moon reminds me of significance, and insignificance, all at once. It's luminous presence is a real gift.  I hope you remember to look up from time to time. With our minds so buried in our world, our attention so dutifully focussed on our immediacies we often forget how grand the bigger picture actually is.  How vast. How limitless. How evading but also how true. Today's vlog intends to urge you to remember your softness. Remember to look up, to connect with your divinity, to lead with your heart. The world has been a crazy place of late, and when we align with that craziness we forfeit our integrity and truest self. May your words and actions reflect only the murmurs stirred from the most authentic depths of your being.  Acknowledge the times we live in, acknowledge the challenges of both the individual and the collective. Be resolute in your desire to serve the change you wish to see. But please remain soft. Your steadfast knowing is far stronger and truer than any flippant desire to incite fear, whether in yourself or others.  It is easy to remember that there is a greater plan, a greater purpose if you look around. If you look up. Love to you.</div><div>Lisa</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/191332035"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Your best is good enough</title><description><![CDATA[Another week is here stretching it's long arms out in front of us, presenting a multitude of glorious opportunities. I've been making use of the 'beach ball' technique a lot lately to bolster energy and anticipation of what miracles are yet to appear before me, and it's been helping me shake those lower energies away whenever I've felt like nothing much exciting or worthwhile is happening in my life. Because I've always been the perpetual optimist, I find it hard sometimes to allow myself to sit<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/598553547_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/10/24/Your-best-is-good-enough</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/10/24/Your-best-is-good-enough</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2016 20:45:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Another week is here stretching it's long arms out in front of us, presenting a multitude of glorious opportunities. I've been making use of the 'beach ball' technique a lot lately to bolster energy and anticipation of what miracles are yet to appear before me, and it's been helping me shake those lower energies away whenever I've felt like nothing much exciting or worthwhile is happening in my life.  Because I've always been the perpetual optimist, I find it hard sometimes to allow myself to sit with and surrender to lower energies or not being ontop of my game.  So while little techniques like the beach ball tool I mentioned above help and are great to have stored away in my bag of tricks, it's important to also remember that some days i'm not going to be on my A-game, i'm going to feel like crap, things are going to be challenging, and all of that might be really hard to shift. Because that's life. We can't operate at fault tilt 24-7...and that's okay.More important than a positive outlook is doing your best no matter the situation. And some days your best is simply getting out of bed. Doing your best means practicing self love, self care and self respect by choosing to not beat yourself up for not being that perfect vision you so badly want to be all the goddam time. Admirable as it is, it's not realistic. I talk more about this idea of doing your best in today's vlog so hit play below and check it out. From my heart to yours kiddo,</div><div>Lisa</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/188505068"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Move past change with grace</title><description><![CDATA[My Dear Happy Heart,I hope you took the time last week to put yourself first. To be instructed and lead by your heart's desires in the face of fear and self criticism. I hope YOU did YOU. This week, I want you to practice the art of forgiveness, of moving on, of letting go and giving thanks all with pure love. Handling tough change can be tricky. I've learnt lately that while our challenges and lessons present themselves exactly as we need them (and completely out of our control), our power and<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/597260467_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/10/17/Move-past-change-with-grace</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/10/17/Move-past-change-with-grace</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:45:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>My Dear Happy Heart,</div><div>I hope you took the time last week to put yourself first. To be instructed and lead by your heart's desires in the face of fear and self criticism.I hope YOU did YOU. This week, I want you to practice the art of forgiveness, of moving on, of letting go and giving thanks all with pure love. Handling tough change can be tricky. I've learnt lately that while our challenges and lessons present themselves exactly as we need them (and completely out of our control), our power and opportunity for growth lies in how we respond: Our moment for greatness lies not in the moment but in the aftermath.</div><div>In among the embers and dust, potential simmers and crackles. How we choose to show up and respond to life, and all it's curtails is truly indicative of our soul and what we desire for our path onwards.  I want you to begin practicing the tricky traits of forgiveness, gratitude and letting go with a full heart and wholesome attitude - there is no point half arsing any of that.  Change your perspective of moving on so that you can see how change and adjustment is all part of the process of leading you to your best and highest self. The things you're being asked to let go of no longer serve a purpose, and need to be cleansed in order for you to continue expanding on your path. It's as simple as that. The universe will always have it's way in the end.Let go with gratitude, or else be dragged. Love,</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/187141657"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Saying YES to life</title><description><![CDATA[I love the movie 'Yes Man'. Aside from the comedic genius of Jim Carey that gets me every time, underpinning the film is this brilliant idea of being open, curious, brave and adventurous to all that life presents. Saying YES and showing up to life in all its glory. The past couple of weeks have been a bit of an emotional roller coaster for me personally and I've had a lot of time to reflect on what's important to me, and what is non-negotiable in my life to ensure my happiness. And not<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/596093255_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/10/10/Saying-YES-to-life</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/10/10/Saying-YES-to-life</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2016 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>I love the movie 'Yes Man'.</div><div> Aside from the comedic genius of Jim Carey that gets me every time, underpinning the film is this brilliant idea of being open, curious, brave and adventurous to all that life presents. Saying YES and showing up to life in all its glory. The past couple of weeks have been a bit of an emotional roller coaster for me personally and I've had a lot of time to reflect on what's important to me, and what is non-negotiable in my life to ensure my happiness.  And not surprisingly, what I've discovered is that a lot of what lights me up and gets me really crazily excited about living doesn't feature that regularly at all.  And with a few relationships under my belt now in my short 28 years, I'm starting to notice a pattern - compromising what makes me happy to keep another happy. And to be quite blunt, I'm pretty bloody fed up with doing that.  And thus, the past couple of weeks of new found freedom have both crushed and enabled me to look at what's important and start re-invigorating myself and my life by DOING those things that really light me up.</div><div>By saying YES. By putting myself FIRST.  By throwing caution to the wind and jumping in, even when it scares me. And I gotta tell you, when you're ticking the right boxes, you can't miss the Univere's approval because it keeps giving, keeps delivering, keeps egging you on. Doors open, people show up, connections systematically happen. There's a distinct domino effect. That kind of flow is a huge nod that you're on track. That looking after yourself is the right thing to do. Because it's always the right thing to do. Say yes to you. To what you want, to what you desire, to where you feel yourself being drawn to go. You won't ever lose. Love &amp; Light for the week ahead. Be bold. Be brave. </div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/186139997"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Surviving big change and heartache</title><description><![CDATA[Dearest Happy Heart,I've always committed to being open, honest and vulnerable with you because I believe that's where the true magic of our connection happens. Without delivering you truth, I do myself a huge disservice. And this week is no different. I'm not going to lie or skim over details about my life and what I've been going through lately. A very cherished relationship of mine came to an end this week and I've been up and down trying to work through it, trying to sit with it, trying to<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/594988691_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/10/04/Surviving-big-change-and-heartache</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/10/04/Surviving-big-change-and-heartache</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2016 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Dearest Happy Heart,</div><div>I've always committed to being open, honest and vulnerable with you because I believe that's where the true magic of our connection happens.  Without delivering you truth, I do myself a huge disservice.  And this week is no different. I'm not going to lie or skim over details about my life and what I've been going through lately. A very cherished relationship of mine came to an end this week and I've been up and down trying to work through it, trying to sit with it, trying to understand, reconcile, make sense. Trying not to push the pain away, but knowing when enough personal mental anguish is enough: knowing when to dig and knowing when to stop and love. I've cried. I've screamed. I've wanted to punch things. I've given into anger, into hate, into resentment and the questions that come with all three. All the things that I'd rather avoid, rather not feel and rather not associate myself with because somehow feeling those things has always made me feel weaker, more human, more faulty. But somehow, even after many heartaches before, this one seems different. Perhaps the pain is more profound this time because the love was. Perhaps my heart hurts more because it invested more, wanted more, saw more. But was not seen in return. But beyond the pain, I see difference in the healing also. I see difference in my approach. And it's that part that I want to share with you because without that vulnerable exchange, my pain solves nothing. It is self serving, self pitying.  Dearest, no matter what the heartache, I want you to know that your pain has purpose and one day you will come to know what that is. There is freedom in vulnerability, and strength in fragility. And there is always, always love. My cracked heart opens for yours. May we all gently break to let in more light. xx</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/185287867"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Listen to your desire to quit</title><description><![CDATA[One of the hardest parts about being a happiness mentor is remembering that I too, am human. And I too, can get sad.And I make note of this because I, like everyone else has challenges, failures, highs and lows. I, like everyone else need support, love, champions. For the most part, I practice what I preach. But where I sometimes fall short is giving myself a break. Being gentle. Being kind. Being loving. To ME. When it comes to people like you, to the clients I see, to my friends and]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/09/19/Listen-to-your-desire-to-quit</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/09/19/Listen-to-your-desire-to-quit</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2016 21:40:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>One of the hardest parts about being a happiness mentor is remembering that I too, am human. And I too, can get sad.</div><div>And I make note of this because I, like everyone else has challenges, failures, highs and lows. I, like everyone else need support, love, champions. For the most part, I practice what I preach. But where I sometimes fall short is giving myself a break. Being gentle. Being kind. Being loving. To ME.  When it comes to people like you, to the clients I see, to my friends and confidents, giving my time and my presence to listen and respond from a loving and constructive place comes as naturally to me as breathing. I've been blessed with a very big heart and an insatiable desire to serve others in ways that bring about their best and highest selves - in ways that assist them to see their own light. And I do this because I know it's not always easy to see that light for yourself.  But when the tables and mirrors are turned, I'm not confident I could say that I'm easy on myself, that my expectations are reasonable, that my self talk is uplifting. And that might shock you. But it certainly always shocks me when people seem confused that I'm not operating at full energetic tilt 24-7. But then again, maybe that's the expectation I've set... The intention behind today's mental ramble is simple: <div>Don't give up. But listen to your desire to.</div> In the interest of full, vulnerable disclosure I will say that lately, my sun hasn't been shining as bright. Some days I have wanted to throw certain things in, other days I've wanted to just get up and walk away from everything. I've been craving mental peace. Clarity. A good night's sleep. A belly laugh. Real, uninterrupted joy. And yes, you join me here to be inspired to live your happiest life (!) Am I shooting myself in the foot? Hardly. Because the point I'm trying to make here is that no one, not even Ms Happy Heart herself is without doubt, worry, pain. That is the joy of LIFE. We all have trials that make us want to give up. A bad day at work that makes us want to quit. Rejection letters that make us wonder why we bother trying. Setbacks on our dream path that make us question if we'll ever achieve our goals. If the blood, sweat and tears will ever pay off. If the struggle will be worth it. Your desire to quit is a checkpoint. It's where questions are raised. Decisions are made. Alliances are formed. If everything was smooth sailing, you'd never have any waves to upset and reset your course. If you are feeling the desire to quit in any aspect of your life, you need to pause and consciously recognise that you have one of two empowering choices to make: 1. Change your direction; or 2. Release baggage and re-committ to your current path. Is there anything weighing you down that you can shift and release to carry on moving forward? Or do you need a total reinvigoration? A desire to quit something isn't always a Divine calling to quit it, it can simply be a little tap on the shoulder to shake up HOW you are showing up for that aspect of your life so can you rework it and bring about a new perspective that works in alignment with the ways your life is evolving. Being joyous, living your happiest life is not about projecting outward falsity of happiness and high vibe energy. It is about choosing to consciously show up each and every day to whatever that day brings. Somedays that will be utter bliss, and some days it will be intense sorrow. And both are okay. Listen to your desires and surrender to them guiding your life to where it wants to nestle in.  And always know that you are loved beyond measure. I am grateful for you.</div><div>Lisa </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The 9 to Thrive</title><description><![CDATA[We're already a good two weeks into Spring...And if you're anything like me and you feel the full energetic effects of seasonal changes, you'd be noticing some pretty spectacular (and peculiar) things going on lately... Huge shifts. Big questions. Challenging trials. Sheddings. New beginnings. But most intriguing is that, for me anyway, what has been coming up is nothing new. In fact, it's all been old stuff that I've had to endure or learn from before, and it appears to be reemerging to be<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/591101378_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/09/12/The-9-to-Thrive</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/09/12/The-9-to-Thrive</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2016 21:43:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We're already a good two weeks into Spring...</div><div>And if you're anything like me and you feel the full energetic effects of seasonal changes, you'd be noticing some pretty spectacular (and peculiar) things going on lately... Huge shifts. Big questions. Challenging trials. Sheddings. New beginnings. But most intriguing is that, for me anyway, what has been coming up is nothing new. In fact, it's all been old stuff that I've had to endure or learn from before, and it appears to be reemerging to be cleared once and for all. Clearly I didn't do such a good job of learning my lessons last time (oops). Easy as it would be to play victim and throw shade at my former self for not picking up the slack, I'm just surrendering to whatever each day brings and in doing so, have realised that I'm coming from a much deeper, mature and profound place this time.  I am working in flow with the Universe to clear and shift what no longer needs to be here, rather than battling and resisting. It's been pretty powerful to witness. And never before have I felt equally so vulnerable and so strong all at once. Today's vlog comes off the back of a couple of hectic weeks and weekends where I found myself driven mad by the lack of time for ME. So I hope that if you're feeling the struggle to make that time also, that it helps you somewhat. As always, sending much love &amp; light to you today and for the week. From my heart to yours,</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/181487194"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Limiting beliefs &amp; fear of time</title><description><![CDATA[I feel as though I'm on a bit of a war path with today's vlog...can you tell?I'm putting it down to the fact that today's topic has birthed from a few conversations I've had this week with people close to me. Conversations that have left me feeling frustrated. And it's not because anyone has personally annoyed or offended me, no. It's because I see so many beautiful, creative, potential-filled, heart-centred people stuck in this perpetual loop of narrow mindedness (yuck) and lack of faith in<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/588699975_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/08/29/Limiting-beliefs-fear-of-time</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/08/29/Limiting-beliefs-fear-of-time</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2016 21:40:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>I feel as though I'm on a bit of a war path with today's vlog...can you tell?</div><div>I'm putting it down to the fact that today's topic has birthed from a few conversations I've had this week with people close to me. Conversations that have left me feeling frustrated. And it's not because anyone has personally annoyed or offended me, no. It's because I see so many beautiful, creative, potential-filled, heart-centred people stuck in this perpetual loop of narrow mindedness (yuck) and lack of faith in their potential (boring). I see WAY too many spectacular people limiting what and how much they can achieve just through their thoughts. Their beliefs. Their words.Because guess what? All these lovely things DO manifest into form. And I totally get it. I have been there, done that. My empathy for this situation is boundless.  It ain't always easy to keep momentum or see the bigger picture or lead with the heart, trusting the Universe unequivocally. It still kicks me in the gut from time to time. So I wanted to talk you through the BELIEFS and MINDSETS I've noticed this week so that together we can bring them into the light of consciousness and shift them into something a little more useful. Click 'PLAY' below to find out exactly what I'm talking about. Love &amp; Light to you dearest, this here world is your oyster.</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/180465914"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Happy Heart Mission Recap</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/587595150_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/08/22/The-Happy-Heart-Mission-Recap</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/08/22/The-Happy-Heart-Mission-Recap</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:48:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/179626497"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Choosing your happiest life EVERYday</title><description><![CDATA[I took the weekend to get back to nature and really focus on self care and clearing my head, and I tell you what, I came away with more clarity and answers than I have in a long time. I went for long bush walks around the stunning headlands near home, and with each step I took, with each breath taking view I took in, my heart opened more and more. Releasing the week that was became easier. Gaining insight into my current challenges naturally flowed. It's almost as though through gentle movement<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/586501573_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/08/15/Choosing-your-happiest-life-EVERYday</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/08/15/Choosing-your-happiest-life-EVERYday</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2016 22:11:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>I took the weekend to get back to nature and really focus on self care and clearing my head, and I tell you what, I came away with more clarity and answers than I have in a long time.  I went for long bush walks around the stunning headlands near home, and with each step I took, with each breath taking view I took in, my heart opened more and more. Releasing the week that was became easier. Gaining insight into my current challenges naturally flowed.  It's almost as though through gentle movement we knead and caress the areas of our body and our psyche that have been cramped and seized up into letting go a little more of the dark matter they're holding onto. I felt things fall away. Back to the earth. Revealing me.  I hope the reflective pause I recorded for your viewing today has some insight or value for you and your week ahead. Living your happiest life can be a simple daily choice, and I want nothing more than to empower you to make it. So joy and vibrancy to you dear one.</div><div>Much Love,</div><div>Lisa</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/178778417"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Body Talk + Self Love</title><description><![CDATA[Don't you just hate it when you feel unwell? Not in alignment?When something doesn't feel right? You're irritable, emotional, in pain, frustrated, anxious...whatever the case may be, AND you have no idea why? That in itself makes the situation all the more frustrating doesn't it? Today I've been inspired to post a vlog addressing these kind of frustrations and how I've come to deal with them. Because when you already feel like crap the last thing you need or want is for your head to start<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/584578291_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/08/03/Body-Talk-Self-Love</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/08/03/Body-Talk-Self-Love</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2016 21:41:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Don't you just hate it when you feel unwell? Not in alignment?</div><div>When something doesn't feel right? You're irritable, emotional, in pain, frustrated, anxious...whatever the case may be, AND you have no idea why? That in itself makes the situation all the more frustrating doesn't it? Today I've been inspired to post a vlog addressing these kind of frustrations and how I've come to deal with them. Because when you already feel like crap the last thing you need or want is for your head to start pulsating with alllllll the possible explanations or outcomes; the &quot;why-me?'s&quot; and the &quot;what for?'s&quot;. The mind is extremely powerful - I sure know how to exercise my imagination - we just have to learn when it is best used, and when we need to tune out of it and into our heart and our body. Sometimes (pretty often) they're the wiser counterparts. And listening to our physical selves; our hearts, our cells, our membranes, sometimes makes being self-compassionate a hell of a lot easier. Out of, away from the mind we soften, we flow, we surrender. Hit play below for more! All my love,</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_c2be73497f2346a9baf6eddc260e0288.jpg"/><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/177210067"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Does freedom freak you out?</title><description><![CDATA["The spiritual challenge of the second chakra is to learn to interact consciously with others: to form unions with people who support our development and to release relationships that handicap our growth" - Caroline MyssI'm going to keep it short and sweet this week dear one:Consciously evaluate your personal relationships. Learn from them. Surrender to them. Question their pertinence and be guided to honour or release them, whatever manifests. Give them space and freedom to breathe and in doing<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/583652740_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/07/28/Does-freedom-freak-you-out</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/07/28/Does-freedom-freak-you-out</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>&quot;The spiritual challenge of the second chakra is to learn to interact consciously with others: to form unions with people who support our development and to release relationships that handicap our growth&quot; - Caroline Myss</div><div>I'm going to keep it short and sweet this week dear one:</div><div>Consciously evaluate your personal relationships. Learn from them. Surrender to them. Question their pertinence and be guided to honour or release them, whatever manifests. </div><div>Give them space and freedom to breathe and in doing so, do not fear the loss of something great. Everything that is right, remains. All else will fall away.</div><div>Trust that.</div><div>Much love,</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_c2be73497f2346a9baf6eddc260e0288.jpg"/><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/176393686"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Do not discount your discomfort</title><description><![CDATA[We finally had some sunshine on the weekend after a pretty cold and damp week in Sydney, and I took the opportunity to get outside and explore some nature reserves, breathe in the fresh air, get some space and clarity around the various mental happenings that have visited me during the week. Happy to report that it did me the world of good and I'm feeling bright and ready for another week. Something that came up when I cleared space for it was the idea that elements of my core self that I<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/580776851_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/07/11/Do-not-discount-your-discomfort</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/07/11/Do-not-discount-your-discomfort</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2016 21:45:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We finally had some sunshine on the weekend after a pretty cold and damp week in Sydney, and I took the opportunity to get outside and explore some nature reserves, breathe in the fresh air, get some space and clarity around the various mental happenings that have visited me during the week. Happy to report that it did me the world of good and I'm feeling bright and ready for another week.  Something that came up when I cleared space for it was the idea that elements of my core self that I consider integral to my &quot;identity&quot; have been lagging recently. I'm talking truth bearing things - the things that really ground you in your spirit. And that sense of missing an element of Self doesn't sit well with me, hence why it always surfaces to be dealt with and corrected. So what has been &quot;missing&quot; you ask? Appetite. </div><div>A fire in my belly. </div><div>Passion. </div><div>Power. </div><div>Joy. ...All the things that truly contribute to the human manifestation that I am. These elements are the driving life force that makes me, me. And when they subside and dim, I'm not the only person who feels it. Because those things are truth, are light, are the Divine spark that others recognise as themselves in me. We crave their presence. We crave Divine connection. We crave God.  So while on one of my wanderings, I decided to do things differently and film a vlog right there, in the heat of my thoughts.</div><div>This week, do not discount your discomfort. Do not ignore your pain. Do not shy away from soul enquiry, no matter how badly it hurts or how heavy it feels.</div><div>Go into it. Surrender to it. Sit with it and ask it to talk to you. </div><div>All Love,</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_c2be73497f2346a9baf6eddc260e0288.jpg"/><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/174075733"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>No-Phone-Zones...and other tech-down-times</title><description><![CDATA[I remember when being called "square eyes" because you sat too close to the TV was the exception, not the rule.And what's more, we knew from a very early age that it wasn't cool - or at the very least the thought of having your eyes turn square wasn't highly desirable. And thus we'd shuffle back a few inches for our own good. But as is always the case, we kids turn into adults who think and act and are responsible for ourselves, and our parents warnings become less prescriptive to the choices we<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/579408694_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/07/04/NoPhoneZonesand-other-techdowntimes</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/07/04/NoPhoneZonesand-other-techdowntimes</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2016 21:45:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>I remember when being called &quot;square eyes&quot; because you sat too close to the TV was the exception, not the rule.</div><div>And what's more, we knew from a very early age that it wasn't cool - or at the very least the thought of having your eyes turn square wasn't highly desirable. And thus we'd shuffle back a few inches for our own good. But as is always the case, we kids turn into adults who think and act and are responsible for ourselves, and our parents warnings become less prescriptive to the choices we make in our immediate lives. And that might be fine if our digital exposure remained solely in television. But the major, whopping, big-kahuna difference here is that - for my generation and those older at least - we have experienced a HUGE shift in the technological landscape between when we were 5 and now. It has skyrocketed in the past decade. Yes, we had TV and game boys and the odd tamagotchi, but there were certainly no smart phones and no iPads, heck, my household didn't have a computer until I was 12 and even then it was a shared resource with strict usage hours.  I got my first phone when I was 16, and the best thing it could offer me was 'snake', or the fact that it had an interchangeable cover that you could design yourself! #gamechanger. Facebook did not exist until I was well into my university years, and my first smartphone landed in my lap at the ripe age of 22. I could barely wrap my head around the Internet, let alone something that big being on my phone?! ...I needn't even cover the crazy technological advances we've made in the 6 years since, because we're all acutely aware of social media, the Internet and the gadgets that provide access-all-areas to it 24-7. Don't get my tone wrong here - I am fond of the advances we have made - the tech world is insanely cool. I simply worry that &quot;being square eyed&quot; has become the norm, and not the exception. It no longer concerns us like it perhaps should. So today's vlog simply muses around how we can start to shut off and reconnect with our humanness - how important it is for us to have 'no-phone-zones' and other tech-down-times. Because while technology has created a crazily connected world, we seem to be turning to it more and more in order to disconnect, and therein lies the danger. Has your relationship with the screen left other parts of your life lacking? Ponder that this week and take some action in rectifying that.</div><div>Sending love,</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_c2be73497f2346a9baf6eddc260e0288.jpg"/><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/173206655"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Path to Greatness</title><description><![CDATA[Think of a time when your desire to be great outweighed your fear of not being great. Did that ever exist? Has there ever been a point in your life when you've consciously been striving towards being the best version you could ever imagine of yourself, with an open and free heart, and a non-judgemental mind? You see, we all want to be great, and we all can be. Truth is, we already are great - because we were born great. We all have that essential 'stuff' from which greatness is manifested. We<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/577870097_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/06/27/The-Path-to-Greatness</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/06/27/The-Path-to-Greatness</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2016 21:53:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Think of a time when your desire to be great outweighed your fear of not being great. Did that ever exist?  Has there ever been a point in your life when you've consciously been striving towards being the best version you could ever imagine of yourself, with an open and free heart, and a non-judgemental mind? You see, we all want to be great, and we all can be. Truth is, we already are great - because we were born great. We all have that essential 'stuff' from which greatness is manifested. We all possess that magic.  But we also all posses minds, and minds can breed fear, and fear can breed inaction, disbelief, and negative energy. And none of that can nurture or support greatness.  Try focusing on your aspiration to be great - whatever that means for you - and notice when those fears creep in. What holds you back? What voice is telling you that you're not good enough, that you don't cut it or have what it takes.  Greatness is built from hearts of gold and mindful minds. The combination of which produces consciousness in action.  So, next time you're beating yourself up for not having become that great version of yourself, I dare you to point that finger inwards, and question the words and thoughts that YOU are allowing to breed fear.  Only you can hold yourself back. And only you know that there are no true limits to your potential to be great.  All my love,</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_c2be73497f2346a9baf6eddc260e0288.jpg"/><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/171906747"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The comparison trap</title><description><![CDATA[That person is better looking...My friends all have their life together...My sister is married with kids...My brother earns more than me...That woman is doing what I want to do with my life...That man has achieved so much more than me...Look at how fun/lavish/exciting their life is...When will my moment come?Why haven't I made it yet? ...Any of this sound familiar? Comparison is incredibly common. Weighing up our life against the lives of those around (and even completely foreign to) us is a]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/06/21/The-comparison-trap</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/06/21/The-comparison-trap</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2016 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>That person is better looking...</div><div>My friends all have their life together...</div><div>My sister is married with kids...</div><div>My brother earns more than me...</div><div>That woman is doing what I want to do with my life...</div><div>That man has achieved so much more than me...</div><div>Look at how fun/lavish/exciting their life is...</div><div>When will my moment come?</div><div>Why haven't I made it yet?</div><div> ...Any of this sound familiar? </div><div>Comparison is incredibly common. Weighing up our life against the lives of those around (and even completely foreign to) us is a pretty notable human condition. In some ways it's natural; in small and positive doses it can even be healthy, and help drive and motivate you to elevate your life because you can see other possibilities by observing the lives and trends of others also figuring out their path.</div><div>But a few recent conversations I've had with some close friends have brought to light the dark side of comparison; commonly called 'the comparison trap'.</div><div>The comparison trap has you looking at your life with a negative lens of lack, and usually culminates with the mindset that what you have or where you are or what you've achieved is lacklustre compared to that of someone else. We feel agitated, unworthy, a bonafide failure. And why? Simply because our life differs to another. That's all. As though they were all meant to be identical...Crazy, right? Classic case of the 'grass always being greener'.</div><div>The comparison trap isn't a great place to be because when we use definite, energetically &amp; emotionally charged phrases like the ones at the start of this newsletter, we begin cultivating new beliefs. And those kinds of beliefs aren't helping us live our happiest lives are they?For this reason, comparison mindset can be pretty dangerous. Honestly, how far do you think you'll get with a mindset that is constantly undervaluing everything you have?</div><div>I want you to ponder a little more about the following:</div><div>-Do you find yourself in the comparison trap? What aspects of your life do you most compare?...Your career? Your possessions? Your wealth? Your relationships? Your looks? This realisation alone can be a massive indicator of where you need more self love and compassion - what beliefs do you hold to make you feel as though those areas of your life aren't good enough? How can you shift them? Hint: start by noticing them.</div><div>-Why do you resort to the comparison mindset? Does something in particular trigger you to feel lacking or without? Can you work on minimising that trigger in your life? i.e. spending less time in your social media feed looking at other people's lives, and more time living yours! OR working on positive affirmations and a gratitude practice to help you remember just how blessed your life actually is! OR stop putting yourself in situations that you know lead to comparison and don't make you feel good.</div><div>-Start asking how you can help yourself build a mindset of abundance and peace and work towards ditching any beliefs around lack or hopelessness that make you feel as though what you have isn't enough, or isn't as good as what someone else has. Meditation? Affirmations? Gratitude diary?</div><div>And finally, I want to bring attention to something I spoke about a few weeks ago: Truth supporters, (<a href="http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/#!Do-you-have-Truth-supporters/cu6k/574120640cf2f90ca6f96b9b">watch that here</a>) because the comparison trap happens just as much in face to face settings as it does in our faceless news feeds, so this needs to be said...  If you surround yourself with people that you constantly feel in competition with, that you always walk away from feeling drained or less-than, I want you to take a good look at what you think you're gaining from those relationships. Now, I'm not advocating dropping all your friends at a minutes notice, because you don't need to. But if you hang out or interact with people -even infrequently- that bring your energy down and frankly leave you feeling like a worthless piece of shiitake mushroom, I would gently suggest you look at some ways that you can (at the very least!) protect your energy when you walk into that situation. Because you and your happiness come first.  At the end of the day, there will always be people out there trying to bring you down to make themselves feel better, there will always be someone with more stuff than you, there will always be show-offs and posers and egos, always another personal challenge for you to overcome, and there will certainly always be a mirror that you gotta look into each morning and sometimes even an inner battle that goes with it. Begin by cultivating boldness of heart. That alone protects and allows us to stand among any situation with a deep and unwavering knowing that the greatest and most fortuitous possession any of us have is something no money can buy, and no other man can out-do. Why? Because it is all one anyway.  Sending love and good vibes your way for the week ahead,</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Home is where the Spirit is...</title><description><![CDATA[The Blue Mountains. I love this time of year in the chilly mountains and I always try to get away at least one a year because this place is honestly my spiritual home. I never feel more connected to mother earth, to my spirit, to the connectedness of everythingthan I do when I'm in the mountains. And this of course informs today's vlog: Where is your spiritual home? And do you take conscious time to escape to it regularly? It doesn't need to be anywhere flashy, or far away...it can be as simple<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/575500032_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/06/14/Home-is-where-the-Spirit-is</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/06/14/Home-is-where-the-Spirit-is</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2016 21:31:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The Blue Mountains. I love this time of year in the chilly mountains and I always try to get away at least one a year because this place is honestly my spiritual home. I never feel more connected to mother earth, to my spirit, to the connectedness of everything than I do when I'm in the mountains. And this of course informs today's vlog:  Where is your spiritual home? And do you take conscious time to escape to it regularly?  It doesn't need to be anywhere flashy, or far away...it can be as simple as your local park or a family home. It could be based in nature, or it could be a man-built space. Wherever your soul feels nourished, fed, understood...home. That place. Find it. Nurture it. Honour it with your presence. Allow it to rebuild you when you are broken.  Sacred. Peaceful. Humbling. Only Love,</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_c2be73497f2346a9baf6eddc260e0288.jpg"/><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/170430012"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Pity parties &amp; attitude of gratitude</title><description><![CDATA[We've all been there... "The abundance crisis", "the pity party", "lack city", or my personal favourite the "victim fest". Whether it be about money, about 'stuff', about friends, your career or self worth, we've all experienced the low-energy, motivation-zapping event that is non-abundance...or at least our perception of non-abundance. Because the truth is, we're all incredibly abundant; we all have the right stuff that allows us to be in flow with the universe. But we've forgotten that we're<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/573026236_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/05/30/Pity-parties-attitude-of-gratitude</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/05/30/Pity-parties-attitude-of-gratitude</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2016 22:16:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We've all been there...</div><div>&quot;The abundance crisis&quot;, &quot;the pity party&quot;, &quot;lack city&quot;, or my personal favourite the &quot;victim fest&quot;. Whether it be about money, about 'stuff', about friends, your career or self worth, we've all experienced the low-energy, motivation-zapping event that is non-abundance...or at least our perception of non-abundance. Because the truth is, we're all incredibly abundant; we all have the right stuff that allows us to be in flow with the universe. But we've forgotten that we're magical, that we're made of the very same stuff as the universe itself, and that material abundance (i.e. creating a blossoming reality) starts with our very own mindset. Because we are the same energy as the universe, we need to align our energy in order to flow with it.Our thoughts create our reality. We are the magicians of life itself. Today's vlog intends to spark your curiosity around what thoughts you let run rampant in your mind.  What energy are you mindlessly putting out into the universe, hoping that it'll come back to you any differently? Notice them. And then alter them. A changed life begins with a changed mind. </div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/168509115"/><div> What mindset is holding you back from abundance, and how can you start shifting it today to an attitude of gratitude? How can you quit the &quot;poor me&quot; story and bring in the &quot;I am blessed&quot; story?</div><div>All the peace and love in the world to you,</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_c2be73497f2346a9baf6eddc260e0288.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Do you have Truth supporters?</title><description><![CDATA[Hello Happy Heart! I have been absent and I apologise! The last couple of weeks have thrown some serious curve balls my way and instead of resisting the hits, I rolled with the punches, took a few to the chin and decided it was probably better for everyone that I just wait out the storm. And I'm glad I did! The little bit of extra time this allowed me meant I gained some incredible insights into some things that had been circling my brain for some time now. So naturally, now was the perfect time<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/571322504_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/05/23/Do-you-have-Truth-supporters</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/05/23/Do-you-have-Truth-supporters</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Hello Happy Heart!</div><div>I have been absent and I apologise! The last couple of weeks have thrown some serious curve balls my way and instead of resisting the hits, I rolled with the punches, took a few to the chin and decided it was probably better for everyone that I just wait out the storm. And I'm glad I did! The little bit of extra time this allowed me meant I gained some incredible insights into some things that had been circling my brain for some time now. So naturally, now was the perfect time to resurface and share these insights with you. Timing is always right isn't it? Long story short, I stepped out of my comfort zone and connected with people that would support my truth. My ideas. My passions. And let me tell you, it's one of the most underrated things you could ever do. I talk about it more in today's blog, so check it out below, but the crux of today's epiphany is this:Connect with your truth supporters, remembering that they're not always who you think they are.  The outcomes will blow your mind.</div><div>Much love,</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_c2be73497f2346a9baf6eddc260e0288.jpg"/><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/167091428"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Spinning backwards? Get slow. Get flow.</title><description><![CDATA[We're energetic beings - everything in the Universe is energy. So it makes sense that we can sense and feel how we are energetically affected by other beings, by other living things, by "other" energies (it's all the one energy anyway). This simple fact is why I've always advocated astrology. Many people think looking to the stars for guidance is silly because how in fact could a bunch of rocks and gas orbiting a huge ball of fire have any interference in our lives or our destiny? ...Okay,<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/568599384_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/05/02/Spinning-backwards-Get-slow-Get-flow</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/05/02/Spinning-backwards-Get-slow-Get-flow</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2016 21:50:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We're energetic beings - everything in the Universe is energy. So it makes sense that we can sense and feel how we are energetically affected by other beings, by other living things, by &quot;other&quot; energies (it's all the one energy anyway). This simple fact is why I've always advocated astrology. Many people think looking to the stars for guidance is silly because how in fact could a bunch of rocks and gas orbiting a huge ball of fire have any interference in our lives or our destiny? ...Okay, so...Just the mere fact that I can even state that sentence as truth should mean that we as an intelligent and curious race might find merit in the idea that these giants have an affect on us. I mean, stranger things have happened - let's not forget how perplexing life itself actually is.  These gigantic (like, GIGANTIC) orbs of energy manage to stay put in our astronomical neighbourhood by sheer gravitational force. Heck, they even affect our tides.  So, if they're energy (and they're effing huge), and we're energy (and we're just little guys), is it that crazy to think that their position, their trajectory and alignment can have some kind of effect on us? I don't think so, but that's just me.  Have a beautiful week,</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_c2be73497f2346a9baf6eddc260e0288.jpg"/><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/164881946"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Reflecting on my 28 years</title><description><![CDATA[Growing older is nothing to be afraid of, and I'm certainly not bemoaning the wiser years fast approaching me. I do however tend to get a bit reminiscent as each year rolls on - but I think that's a natural human response to getting older as we watch our pool of gathered experiences and memories expand and simultaneously fade in the distance. Sometimes it can feel like the bulk of life is behind us because we've created so much and still don't know what lies ahead, and that thought can be scary.<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/567470841_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/04/25/Reflecting-on-my-28-years</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/04/25/Reflecting-on-my-28-years</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2016 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Growing older is nothing to be afraid of, and I'm certainly not bemoaning the wiser years fast approaching me. I do however tend to get a bit reminiscent as each year rolls on - but I think that's a natural human response to getting older as we watch our pool of gathered experiences and memories expand and simultaneously fade in the distance. Sometimes it can feel like the bulk of life is behind us because we've created so much and still don't know what lies ahead, and that thought can be scary. But that thought is also fear based and untrue.  Strange journey we're on, huh? I talk of ageing because I do tend to think it is something that a lot of people are afraid of - we watch our youth and &quot;beauty&quot; fade and think that that unfamiliarity means life as we know it is over.  Do you do this? Let's change that belief right here and right now.  A very good friend of mine reminded me the other day that there should be no fear in ageing because life gets better the older you get; you know yourself more, there's more to open up to, your experiences grow, you become wiser and BONUS you get to pass that wisdom on to others. Your growth and evolution becomes the driving force behind the growth and evolution of others. We're all in this together.  So reflect upon your life, as I have done this week, and be grateful that you're still here for one, but also that you get to continue being here, ageing gracefully, gathering wisdom and being blessed enough to share that wisdom for the betterment of humanity. Wake up each day determined to add to your pool of experience and knowledge. Create magic and do not recoil in fear of the unknown future. The more of us that consciously grow old and wise the better. </div><div>Love to you,</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_c2be73497f2346a9baf6eddc260e0288.jpg"/><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/163963398"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Self Help Burn-Out &amp; Self Care</title><description><![CDATA[This week has had many ups and downs for me...I feel as though I share that sentiment with a lot of people at the moment so maybe there's some kind of cosmic shift happening at the moment. Today's vlog topic couldn't come to me at a better time, because in among all the upheaval, uncertainty and stress I'm currently facing my self care routine is now more important than ever. And yet, it hasn't been working like clockwork like it usually does. Self love and and self care are usually the two<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/566304493_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/04/18/Self-Help-BurnOut-Self-Care</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/04/18/Self-Help-BurnOut-Self-Care</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2016 21:45:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>This week has had many ups and downs for me...I feel as though I share that sentiment with a lot of people at the moment so maybe there's some kind of cosmic shift happening at the moment. Today's vlog topic couldn't come to me at a better time, because in among all the upheaval, uncertainty and stress I'm currently facing my self care routine is now more important than ever. And yet, it hasn't been working like clockwork like it usually does.  Self love and and self care are usually the two easiest things for me to manage and absolutely nail because, hello, I'm the creator of 'The Happy Heart' - you'd like to think I'm practicing what I preach right? Self love is very easy for me. Self care then falls in to line. But this week, not so much. Why? Good question. I think I've only just figured out the answer and hence I jumped on here to share it with you: Don't let your self care regime become another chore on your 'to-do' list.  If like me you're constantly looking for new ways to grow and evolve, that's wonderful, but be mindful of falling into the habit of ticking self help off your list without paying it due present attention. It's worthless otherwise.  I hope today's vlog stirs something in you. Leave a comment and let me know if you've been doing something similar to me - maybe it's in the stars after all!</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_c2be73497f2346a9baf6eddc260e0288.jpg"/><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/163159146"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Open up to deep spiritual connection</title><description><![CDATA[Today we're talking about deep spiritual connection; having those amazing conversations and exchanges with other people that leave you feeling uplifted, enlightened, vibrating at a higher energetic frequency. I LOVE those moments, don't you? Walking away from an exchange feeling as though you've just stepped up a notch? You know, as though your life just got that tiny bit more enriched? I've been having a tonne of those exchanges lately, and I gotta tell you, in this fast paced world they're not<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/564630756_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/04/11/Open-up-to-deep-spiritual-connection</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/04/11/Open-up-to-deep-spiritual-connection</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2016 21:45:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Today we're talking about deep spiritual connection; having those amazing conversations and exchanges with other people that leave you feeling uplifted, enlightened, vibrating at a higher energetic frequency. I LOVE those moments, don't you? Walking away from an exchange feeling as though you've just stepped up a notch? You know, as though your life just got that tiny bit more enriched?  I've been having a tonne of those exchanges lately, and I gotta tell you, in this fast paced world they're not easy to come by - not a lot of people will let their guard down long enough or far enough to allow their true selves to connect. Because that's what happens when we feel that deep connectedness; we are sharing our soul's wisdom.We are helping each other become enlightened.  This week I want to challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone in your one-on-one exchanges. Open up a little more than you're used to, tell someone something they don't know about you, share a story or an A-HA moment with someone that made you think a little differently about things, ask for someone's advice about something you're going through. Sharing these little tidbits will help you drop into that beautiful, open heart space and start allowing you to connect from a truer place. Be brave and trust that when you share with truth, and perhaps vulnerability, you will be safe and you will be met with compassion. It is so. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_c2be73497f2346a9baf6eddc260e0288.jpg"/><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/162185683"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>What I'm learning about death</title><description><![CDATA[Hey there chicken! Apologies for not having posted a blog in a while - If you're missing me, make sure you sign up for my weekly newsletter because that weekly 'hello' is always a given, even when there's no post on here :) Now, before you freak out about today's blog title, I want to reassure you that this is a safe and loving space and it's never my intention to create content that is unsettling or upsetting. It is however my intention to create content that is driven by a powerful desire to<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/563537566_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/04/04/What-Im-learning-about-death</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/04/04/What-Im-learning-about-death</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2016 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Hey there chicken!</div><div>Apologies for not having posted a blog in a while - If you're missing me, make sure you sign up for my weekly newsletter because that weekly 'hello' is always a given, even when there's no post on here :)</div><div>Now, before you freak out about today's blog title, I want to reassure you that this is a safe and loving space and it's never my intention to create content that is unsettling or upsetting. </div><div>It is however my intention to create content that is driven by a powerful desire to expand into the best versions of ourselves and live our happiest lives. </div><div>Death has always been a big fear of mine, so you might be wondering why I'm bringing it up at all - one thing you'll come to learn about me is that I'm never too afraid to dig into uncomfortable and sticky parts of myself if I know that at the bottom of that place is light and a healed soul. </div><div>The fear of death is no exception here, and it became quite evident to me this week that my fear has been quietly shifting over time without me even realising it. </div><div>Magical.</div><div>What can your fears teach you?</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_c2be73497f2346a9baf6eddc260e0288.jpg"/><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/161003141"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>How good are your boundaries?</title><description><![CDATA[When was the last time you remember being completely present to what you were doing? Even now, are you multitasking while reading this? Give me your full, undivided attention for just the next 7 minutes. Why? Because boundaries. That's why. You might think it odd that I'm insinuating that by not being present you're overstepping a boundary, but that's only because we so often bend the boundaries that we have set for ourselves and think nothing of it. But let me ask you: what kind of message are<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/560365934_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/03/14/How-good-are-your-boundaries</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/03/14/How-good-are-your-boundaries</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2016 20:30:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>When was the last time you remember being completely present to what you were doing? Even now, are you multitasking while reading this? Give me your full, undivided attention for just the next 7 minutes. Why? Because boundaries. That's why.  You might think it odd that I'm insinuating that by not being present you're overstepping a boundary, but that's only because we so often bend the boundaries that we have set for ourselves and think nothing of it.  But let me ask you: what kind of message are we sending our Self by not respecting what is okay and what is not okay by us? How is that conveying self love, self respect and self compassion? I realise that reading a post or watching a vlog is a very small example of this, but it's those small instances that compile and allow us to get away with breaking the super big, important boundaries - the boundaries that are in place to sustain and nurture us. All I ask is that you stop and give your Self a little love by saying: 'It's okay to switch off from everything else for just 7 tiny minutes. I love and respect my Self enough to want to feed my soul and connect with my tribe'. And I mean, what good is any of what we discuss together if you're only half here? I want you to set your boundaries and start holding yourself to them. The more you send the message to your Self that it isn't worth the time or care that comes with honouring boundaries, the stronger that belief in you becomes. And then we're really up shit creek, sans paddle. Sending you love and boundary-setting bravery.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_c2be73497f2346a9baf6eddc260e0288.jpg"/><div>xx</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/158779000"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mastering your mind-space transitions</title><description><![CDATA[Do you ever find yourself struggling to switch between your hats? your headspaces? your "work" self and your "home" self? I learnt a nifty trick a little while ago that is so simple and practical I wondered why It had never before crossed my mind. Here's what I've learnt...you've got to find a breather between situation A and situation B that allows you to collect your thoughts and realign with your centre. This way you'll always manage to show up to new situations with fresh eyes, openness, and<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/559253992_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/03/06/Mastering-your-mindspace-transitions</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/03/06/Mastering-your-mindspace-transitions</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2016 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Do you ever find yourself struggling to switch between your hats? your headspaces? your &quot;work&quot; self and your &quot;home&quot; self?  I learnt a nifty trick a little while ago that is so simple and practical I wondered why It had never before crossed my mind.  Here's what I've learnt...you've got to find a breather between situation A and situation B that allows you to collect your thoughts and realign with your centre. This way you'll always manage to show up to new situations with fresh eyes, openness, and joy. Sounds pretty unreal huh? Watch the vlog for more on this awesome topic, and start seeing if this easy trick will help improve how you transition between mind-spaces on the daily.</div><div>With Love,</div><div>Lisa xx</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/157886520"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>What is your body telling you?</title><description><![CDATA[I've learnt a lot about my physical self this week and I'm bursting at the seams to share my recent insights with you in hopes that it might just help your journey along as well. We all get sick from time to time, but rather than just putting all our energy into getting better and wishing it away, why not sit with the illness or ailment and learn from it? What can you take from those times when your body is run down and trying to alert you to slow down? Take a look at today's vlog and hear what<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/558163426_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/02/29/What-is-your-body-telling-you</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/02/29/What-is-your-body-telling-you</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2016 20:30:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>I've learnt a lot about my physical self this week and I'm bursting at the seams to share my recent insights with you in hopes that it might just help your journey along as well.</div><div>We all get sick from time to time, but rather than just putting all our energy into getting better and wishing it away, why not sit with the illness or ailment and learn from it? What can you take from those times when your body is run down and trying to alert you to slow down? </div><div>Take a look at today's vlog and hear what I have to say about the topic.</div><div>And be well.</div><div>Lisa xx</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/156997484"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>How I got my groove back!</title><description><![CDATA[My video capability is back on and I've cranked it up to high! It feels good. Have a groovy week now, happy heart. From my heart to yours as always, Lisa xx<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/557031610_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/02/22/How-I-got-my-groove-back</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/02/22/How-I-got-my-groove-back</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2016 20:45:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_274e14d205bd47f89f9666477685a91c.jpg"/><div>My video capability is back on and I've cranked it up to high! It feels good.</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/155938832"/><div>Have a groovy week now, happy heart.</div><div>From my heart to yours as always,</div><div>Lisa xx</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Happy Love Day!</title><description><![CDATA[My Love, As I sit at my desk and type away at today’s post, I’m thinking of each and every one of you my beautiful tribe, and I’m taking you deep into my heart. Today’s post is all about the one thing I can rant on and on about. The one thing that truly binds us. The thing that we all are. The life force. Love. I’m taking you deep into my heart today to give thanks for your presence in my life, while sending you bountiful love for the gift you have given me by being here every week. This Sunday<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_3597338422a341348f1b574f6c2da4eb.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/02/08/Happy-Love-Day</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/02/08/Happy-Love-Day</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 23:22:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_3597338422a341348f1b574f6c2da4eb.jpg"/><div>My Love,  As I sit at my desk and type away at today’s post, I’m thinking of each and every one of you my beautiful tribe, and I’m taking you deep into my heart. Today’s post is all about the one thing I can rant on and on about. The one thing that truly binds us. The thing that we all are. The life force. Love. I’m taking you deep into my heart today to give thanks for your presence in my life, while sending you bountiful love for the gift you have given me by being here every week. This Sunday is Valentine’s Day, and even in writing that I can feel some of you cringe. I totally understand the aversion of some to this calendar day as it has seemingly become a commercial giant that provides a very good excuse for florists the world round to double or triple their prices. But even if you’re usually opposed to this institution, and even if more importantly you’re without a romantic partner at the present time and therefore think you’re somehow excluded from celebrating this day of love, I’d like to propose a new way of thinking. Humour me… Valentine’s Day is, after all, The Feast of Saint Valentine – a man who was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians persecuted under the Roman Empire. Legend has it that his final farewell letter before his execution was signed “Your Valentine”, and thus as time wore on and the tradition of courtly love flourished it happened that lovers would express their love by exchanging notes, flowers and confectionary, all signed “Your Valentine”.  The origin of this day speaks to the heart of why we really celebrate love. Here was a man who embodied love. He was love in action. Despite adversity, Saint Valentine enabled love, gave of love and in doing so was love. He enacted the love of God; the love of the whole world. And that is the true message of Valentine’s Day. It isn’t just for lovers. It is for every man, every woman and every child, everywhere. It is about love, plain and simple – love in the face of fear, love in the place of darkness, love above all else. Love for love’s sake, because there is nothing else. So when you awake this Sunday to Valentine’s Day, remember this: take the world into your heart, give thanks for the blessing of another day on this planet, love yourself unconditionally – every single corner of your being. Acknowledge that love and keep it alive everywhere you go.Love in action is what changes us, is what changes the world.BE love. Lisa xx</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Is your home-space Sacred?</title><description><![CDATA[Creating your own space at home - a sanctuary, if you will - is super important for a multitude of reasons. Your home is your quiet place, your refuge from the world, your safe haven of divinely unencumbered self expression. You should feel free to be truly yourself at home, to explore, to create, to dream big and make crazy-ass plans all while away from the judgemental, naysaying eyes of the world. Think about your living space. Now think about how you engage with that space. Does it nurture<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_c1a63995b9b34ac8883715ff82de0573.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/2/1/Is-your-homespace-Sacred</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/2/1/Is-your-homespace-Sacred</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2016 23:27:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_c1a63995b9b34ac8883715ff82de0573.jpg"/><div>Creating your own space at home - a sanctuary, if you will - is super important for a multitude of reasons. Your home is your quiet place, your refuge from the world, your safe haven of divinely unencumbered self expression. You should feel free to be truly yourself at home, to explore, to create, to dream big and make crazy-ass plans all while away from the judgemental, naysaying eyes of the world.</div><div>Think about your living space. Now think about how you engage with that space. Does it nurture you? Can you wind down and be yourself? Are the walls filled with your deepest secrets and strongest desires? Do they breathe new life into your hopes and dreams? Home is the place of re-energising. It’s not the sole place of re-energising, sure, but given that we spend a large portion of our lives within those four walls, if it isn’t at least some of the things I have mentioned above, I would recommend you start experimenting with how it can be. </div><div>Because let’s face it, even if we have the best of intentions for how our outside world will look on a daily basis, we have no control over most of what transpires each day. The world can be scary, it can piss us off, it can throw us sideways with little to no warning, somedays it can crush us and leaving us feeling depleted and hopeless. So the sacred space you create at home should totally be crafted in a way that envelopes your very soul and core desires and allows you to shed your walls and come back to your true self each and every day.</div><div>I’m feeling especially passionate about this topic at the moment because I have just moved house after 2 years of being very pleasantly content in my rental, but also (dare I say) rather complacent. You know how being in one place for too long can simultaneously comfort and annoy you? That’s pretty much where I came to about 6 months before I got up and decided to do something about that feeling - that sticky, itchy feeling. And while I will continue to bemoan the act of moving house every single time I ever have the horror of doing it in my lifetime, I will say that once the dust has settled and things are in order, the sweat, pain and tears appear to be worth it. There is new life, new air, new freedoms here in this space that I did not have before, and would not have known unless I did what felt unnatural by purposefully displacing myself from my comfort zone. And thus the greater lesson here reveals itself: through disruption do we grow. </div><div>As is always the case, new beauty and new spirit are found right in the space created by letting go of the old and allowing the universe to bring in the new. And so any fear of letting go and moving forward is nullified; it simply doesn’t exist. Because there is potential for all empty space to be filled with love. There is potential for all space to be made sacred. Create yours today. Lisa xx</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Year, New Me.</title><description><![CDATA[A typical way to start the New Year is to announce that we are overhauling our identity and completely starting afresh, feeling invigorated by the surge in energy we experience in January. I've been lapping up every last minute of my annual leave before I head back to work, and that is cause for why today's post contains no vlog. I found myself this past weekend trying to carve out some time to film and edit, but, lost for inspiration or the right kind of energy, I opted out of producing<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_18f88308723846f9b3eaef7c2c28bc9a.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/1/11/New-Year-New-Me</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/1/11/New-Year-New-Me</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_18f88308723846f9b3eaef7c2c28bc9a.jpg"/><div>A typical way to start the New Year is to announce that we are overhauling our identity and completely starting afresh, feeling invigorated by the surge in energy we experience in January. I've been lapping up every last minute of my annual leave before I head back to work, and that is cause for why today's post contains no vlog. I found myself this past weekend trying to carve out some time to film and edit, but, lost for inspiration or the right kind of energy, I opted out of producing something sub-par and instead succumbed to what my heart, mind, body and soul ached for: rest and love.  I've been writing music, singing, seeing loved ones and good friends, partying at weddings, watching movies, colouring in, reading, road-tripping, sleeping in, ocean swimming, laughing, smiling and being. And boy, has it made for a pleasant end to my holidays.  But probably most significantly, I've found myself compelled to reflection. In the first 2 weeks of 2016 I've had several opportunities arise that have allowed me to delve into the past year and the circumstances it churned out for me. I'm always up for a good hindsight-athon, but if I'm honest, I wasn't sure I wanted the kind of mental pressure it can bring while I was trying to chill out. But, being the perpetual self-healer that I am, I ignored my urge to run and hide and instead grabbed the opportunity for growth with both hands, and committed to holding on tight, however turbulent the ensuing ride would be. And of course I'm glad I did because It's given me wonderful clarity on and deep appreciation for a number of things. Moving into the New Year is so much about stepping up and becoming a newer, fresher version of you, yes. But I would warn against seeking that person with indifference or neglect to the path that has lead you to where you stand right now. You are not just a product of the experiences you have had, but more importantly of how you have responded to them; how you have sought the greater spiritual lesson in the sometimes shitty human experience. So today I'd like you to consider the following:<div>- What events of 2015 changed you, for better or worse? - Have you sufficiently reflected upon these and feel both at peace with them, and as though you have learned and grown from the lessons they provided?</div> Always give yourself time to reflect upon your life. There is something to be learned at every juncture. I'd love for you to set some quiet time aside this week to reflect so that you can make peace with your past, show compassion to yourself and create a deeply grateful understanding of your life.  Here's to starting your year afresh, with a weather eye on the horizon, and a happy heart in the past. Lisa xx</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a9c13_274e14d205bd47f89f9666477685a91c.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sweet (20) Sixteen!</title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to 2016!! Today's vlog is all about mapping out the year with joy and love and presence to ensure you're best set up to start living your happiest life. Living your happiest life requires just one tiny shift - and that shift comes from within YOU! But good ground work is essential dear one, and nothing bad ever came from a good January goal-setting session. So get your binoculars out, tap into your heart and let's take a glimpse at the year ahead and what you envisage manifesting for<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/550067955_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/01/03/Sweet-20-Sixteen</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2016/01/03/Sweet-20-Sixteen</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2016 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Welcome to 2016!!</div><div>Today's vlog is all about mapping out the year with joy and love and presence to ensure you're best set up to start living your happiest life. Living your happiest life requires just one tiny shift - and that shift comes from within YOU! But good ground work is essential dear one, and nothing bad ever came from a good January goal-setting session.  So get your binoculars out, tap into your heart and let's take a glimpse at the year ahead and what you envisage manifesting for your best and highest good.  Check it out: </div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/150509873"/><div>Don't hold that vast imagination back - I know you have a dreamer inside you that is ready and waiting to tell you all it's deepest desires for the year (and years) ahead, so let that cat outta the bag!  Have fun, be child-like, throw joy around and get manifesting.  You owe it to yourself.2016 will be sweet indeed. Lisa x</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sheds &amp; Manifests (what to do between Christmas &amp; The New Year)</title><description><![CDATA[Let's get clear on two things... 1. What are your top 'sheds' for 2015? - AND - 2. What are your top 'manifests' for 2016? In my humble opinion, those are the only two things you need to be thinking about in this here magical period between Christmas and the New Year. Let's use these few limbo days to really get down and dirty with what we want and set the universe straight. SHEDS What are you ready to let go of? What do you want to leave safely behind in 2015? What habits, relationships or<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/549349860_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/12/28/Sheds-Manifests-what-to-do-between-Christmas-The-New-Year</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/12/28/Sheds-Manifests-what-to-do-between-Christmas-The-New-Year</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2015 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Let's get clear on two things...</div><div> 1. What are your top 'sheds' for 2015? - AND - 2. What are your top 'manifests' for 2016? In my humble opinion, those are the only two things you need to be thinking about in this here magical period between Christmas and the New Year.  Let's use these few limbo days to really get down and dirty with what we want and set the universe straight.SHEDS What are you ready to let go of? What do you want to leave safely behind in 2015? What habits, relationships or energies are bringing you down and need to be shifted? Get clear. I'm talking crystal. write.this.stuff.down. And release it.MANIFESTS Then head home into your heart and imagine filling that newly cleared space with the things you really want in your life. write.this.stuff.down.also. And visualise it manifesting effortlessly into your life. Hone your focus and spark that imagination because the universe can't differentiate between what is &quot;real&quot; and what is &quot;imagination&quot;. For all it knows, the energy you create from dreaming your wildest dreams is A-grade legit because it assumes you're already achieving your wildest dreams. Et voila! it conspires to bring you more. True story. When we consciously shed stuff that we don't need, and that isn't serving our highest good, we create tantalising space that the universe simply cannot ignore. It's like a moth to a flame.  So clear your space. Re-energize it with love and joy and breath, and then start consciously adorning it with the right things. The things that make your heart sing.  Need more persuasion?...watch the vlog below</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/149986163"/><div>Have a blessed few days before 2016 kicks off. Please remember to get enough rest and take care of yourself. If you listen to yourself and you nourish your spirit correctly, you're guaranteed to have a very happy heart indeed in 2016. From my heart to yours, Lisa x</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Merry Christmas, baby!</title><description><![CDATA[May your Christmas be merry and your heart be happy, always. Sending you much love and light today and every day. Lisa xx<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/549288961_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/12/24/Merry-Christmas-baby</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/12/24/Merry-Christmas-baby</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2015 10:49:47 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/149939716"/><div>May your Christmas be merry and your heart be happy, always.</div><div>Sending you much love and light today and every day.</div><div>Lisa xx </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Finding Joy</title><description><![CDATA[Hello there dear reader! I don't know about you but JOY is definitely something I associate with this time of year; Christmas, giving, family & friends, love and so on. So it perplexes me when December rolls around and I feel anything but joyous. I'm stressed out, overwhelmed by to-do lists, my mind is constantly churning through a plan of action, my sleeps are disrupted, my attention is always elsewhere. And all this busyness and over stimulation means that joy is being sucked from every aspect<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/546897350_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/12/07/Finding-Joy</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/12/07/Finding-Joy</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2015 08:06:08 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Hello there dear reader!</div><div>I don't know about you but JOY is definitely something I associate with this time of year; Christmas, giving, family &amp; friends, love and so on. So it perplexes me when December rolls around and I feel anything but joyous. I'm stressed out, overwhelmed by to-do lists, my mind is constantly churning through a plan of action, my sleeps are disrupted, my attention is always elsewhere. And all this busyness and over stimulation means that joy is being sucked from every aspect of my life on the daily. Seriously, I can actually feel it draining away and that horrifies me.</div><div>Well, I'm fed up. If there's one thing I always tell people I'm helping it's that YOU have the power to change your circumstances at any given moment. So it's about time I gave myself the same words of advice. </div><div>This time of the year IS meant to be joyous. It IS meant to be spent in good company, laughing, sharing stories, resting, giving &amp; receiving love. It IS meant to be a time where we reflect on our blessings, and not a time where we feel overwhelmed by our entire world. Joy should be effortlessly flowing through our lives, in and out of our hearts and onto those special people around us. </div><div>So, dear reader, today's vlog is equally for me as it is for you, because I now need a good reminder of how to bring that joy back into my life where it so rightfully belongs. If you're feeling like you need that spark back too, especially for the festive season, please watch and take heed of my one simple tip to being that sparkly version of you again.</div><div>All my love and joyful light down the line to you, dear one. Let's get back to being the joyous beings that we are, together.</div><div>Lisa xx</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/148024872"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Summer lovin'!</title><description><![CDATA[If you're a Southern Hemisphere located citizen of the world then Summer time is just around the corner...literally (It's tomorrow). That means it's time to vacuum pack away the winter jumpers, dust off the homemade ice-block moulds, degrease the barbie and prepare for the seasonal festivities and ALL THOSE PRAWNS! If you're reading this from the Northern hemisphere, I apologise for the jealously you're probably feeling right now, and if you're not from Australia, the above reference to 'barbie'<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/545831786_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/11/29/Summer-lovin</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/11/29/Summer-lovin</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2015 11:19:47 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>If you're a Southern Hemisphere located citizen of the world then Summer time is just around the corner...literally (It's tomorrow).  That means it's time to vacuum pack away the winter jumpers, dust off the homemade ice-block moulds, degrease the barbie and prepare for the seasonal festivities and ALL THOSE PRAWNS!  If you're reading this from the Northern hemisphere, I apologise for the jealously you're probably feeling right now, and if you're not from Australia, the above reference to 'barbie' might have left you questioning the significance of Mrs. Ken to this vlog post.  Fear not! All you have to do is check out this week's vlog below and everything will make sense, promise.</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/147222611"/><div>Turn the heat up, here comes the sun! Much love to you, glorious being. Lisa p.s. In the ongoing interests of Taylor Swift fever I'd love to share a recent cover I recorded of one of her songs. Please enjoy: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/lisalionheart/out-of-the-woods-taylor-swift-cover">LISTEN 'Out of the woods' (Taylor Swift cover)</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Are you self-care aware?</title><description><![CDATA[I am super conscious of self-care and my relationship with it. This is because I have come to learn that without a solid level of self-nourishment, we are lost, we are irritable, and we are extremely prone to falling apart, and away from our true selves (not pretty). Whether self-care is evident in your life as a preventative tool or used as a cure after-the-fact, it's presence at all is paramount. So I'm here and delving into it today because I want to start churning your brain gears into<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/services/blog-manager/1.183.11/images/video-error-musa.png"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/11/22/Are-you-selfcare-aware</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/11/22/Are-you-selfcare-aware</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2015 06:34:40 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>I am super conscious of self-care and my relationship with it. This is because I have come to learn that without a solid level of self-nourishment, we are lost, we are irritable, and we are extremely prone to falling apart, and away from our true selves (not pretty).  Whether self-care is evident in your life as a preventative tool or used as a cure after-the-fact, it's presence at all is paramount. So I'm here and delving into it today because I want to start churning your brain gears into thinking. How healthy is your self-care regime? What do you currently do to maintain a good level of self-love and self-nurture? Are you getting enough you-time? Do you need more?  I've had a pretty emotionally draining week to be honest, and it really got me thinking about my self-care and whether just being aware of how I'm feeling is really enough anymore. It is SO easy to get lazy about self-care and tell yourself to 'man up' and ride the wave, but this week has really shown me that I am not always Superwoman, and if I don't consciously and lovingly give myself time and rest, I will burn out and potentially fall apart. We are all human after all.</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/146528458"/><div>Let me know your thoughts on the vlog in the comments below, and please share with all your friends If you think that their self-care is in need of a re-vamp! Promise me you'll start paying yourself more attention, and for goodness sake darling please take care of yourself. You're precious, you're loved, and you deserve some damn fine TLC. Sending Love, Lisa</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Clearing negative energy</title><description><![CDATA[Hello darling! There's not much more to say about today's vlog other than LET"S GET CLEARING!! Everyday we take on so much more energetic stuff than we realise. We get it from other people, from situations, from places and even just from ourselves. Energy is all part and parcel of the experience of life; it's how we receive information about our world, and in turn greatly shapes our perception of it. But it can also get a bit sticky at times, and if we don't consciously clear/shed/let go of the<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/543939990_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/11/14/Clearing-negative-energy</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/11/14/Clearing-negative-energy</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2015 08:24:34 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Hello darling!</div><div>There's not much more to say about today's vlog other thanLET&quot;S GET CLEARING!! </div><div>Everyday we take on so much more energetic stuff than we realise. We get it from other people, from situations, from places and even just from ourselves. Energy is all part and parcel of the experience of life; it's how we receive information about our world, and in turn greatly shapes our perception of it.  But it can also get a bit sticky at times, and if we don't consciously clear/shed/let go of the energetic stuff we don't need, problems can arise. </div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/145709464"/><div>Here are some useful tools I use for clearing negative energy:</div><div>- meditate! Stop saying you can't or you don't have time. You can and you do. Getting deeply in touch with yourself is paramount to shifting stale behaviours so you really owe it to yourself to find a way of meditation that works for you. (check out the AppStore for some awesome guided meditation apps - 'Headspace' comes to mind for many the beginner).</div><div>- clear those chakras!I know this can seem like a more spiritual practice but seriously it works wonders when done daily beause you don't take all your crappy baggage into the next day! Check out Doreen Virtue's chakra meditation App, or Belinda Davison's meditation tracks (both A-grade energetic cleansers). All you have to do is listen.</div><div>- stock up on the essentials! i.e. bush flower essences/natural room sprays/face mists to shift the energy of your inhabital spaces, physical and energetic self (I even use my space clearing mist at work AND people around me always comment on how lovely it smells so it's clearly a total mood lifter).</div><div>- shake it off! T-Swift style. Seriously, when has a kitchen/living room/bedroom dance off ever NOT helped?!</div><div>- be kind to yourself! Beating yourself up for harbouring too much stagnant, negative energy is WAY counter-productive. Above all else, love yourself, laugh at yourself, be patient with yourself. All is well.</div><div>Sending you super sassy love and light.</div><div>Lisa</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Staying true to your inner child</title><description><![CDATA[Could you do me a favour?...just for today, I want to speak directly to your inner child. Drop everything you're doing, let the adult you know they're free to stand down for just 5 minutes, take a deep breath and feel your inner joy and bliss. Remember the little you - how sweet, how innocent, how joyous, how full of life and potential. Remember feeling like anything was possible? Like everything you ever dreamed of was just around the corner? I sure do. I know there's a place in you that does<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/543012693_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/11/08/Staying-true-to-your-inner-child</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/11/08/Staying-true-to-your-inner-child</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2015 05:07:08 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div> Could you do me a favour?...just for today, I want to speak directly to your inner child. Drop everything you're doing, let the adult you know they're free to stand down for just 5 minutes, take a deep breath and feel your inner joy and bliss. Remember the little you - how sweet, how innocent, how joyous, how full of life and potential.  Remember feeling like anything was possible? Like everything you ever dreamed of was just around the corner? I sure do. I know there's a place in you that does too. Go there. How awesome would it be if you could have the wisdom and experience of being an adult mixed with the bright-eyed curiosity and thirst for life of your 5 year old self?  Well my love, you can.  In today's vlog I wanted to walk the walk and talk the talk by sharing a part of me that you might not have seen before now - a part that greatly assists me in staying true to my inner child (hint: today's blog contains a musical interlude).</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/145022277"/><div>Did you enjoy my home studio session?! It was curated especially for you!  I truly hope it gave you a fuller glimpse into who I am, and showed you how committing to living your purpose from a place of true authenticity can and will make all the difference to your life, and to the lives of those around you.</div><div>Be brave. Be bold.Be true to you. I, and the world want to see you.</div><div>Lisa</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Are you living your purpose?</title><description><![CDATA[Scary question huh? Let's take the scariness out of it and get down with purpose because let's face it, we ALL want to find and live ours, right? The reason we're afraid is because we think finding and living it is too hard, not possible...yadda yadda. I get it, sometimes it's easier to brush difficult conversations aside than to have them, but we must have them if we ever expect to evolve. You gotta dig through your dark parts to find your light, my love. Enough is enough I say. I LOVE talking<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/542059205_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/11/01/Are-you-living-your-purpose</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/11/01/Are-you-living-your-purpose</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 09:10:10 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Scary question huh? Let's take the scariness out of it and get down with purpose because let's face it, we ALL want to find and live ours, right? The reason we're afraid is because we think finding and living it is too hard, not possible...yadda yadda.</div><div>I get it, sometimes it's easier to brush difficult conversations aside than to have them, but we must have them if we ever expect to evolve. You gotta dig through your dark parts to find your light, my love.  Enough is enough I say. I LOVE talking to people about their purpose because it's one of the rare times these days that you get to witness people's hearts and true desires, and that to me is the most beautiful thing about being human. So let's open up that scary file labelled &quot;purpose&quot; and get stuck in.  Today's blog offers you 3 little pointers for starting to think about and work towards uncovering your purpose. And I share them because they have truly helped, and continue to help me.  Check it out:</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/144260748"/><div>So what do you say we get out a pen and paper and take stock of where we've landed after watching the vlog? <div>1. What's in your heart? 2. How can you serve? 3. How do you want to feel in your life?</div> Revisit those questions every time you feel a little lost or off track, and I guarantee you your heart will always bring you back to the correct path.  Remember to email me if you have any questions or if you want to chat about anything we discuss each week - my door is always open. And for all other happenings, keep a weather eye on the website TheHappyHeart.com.au. Thank you for being here, Lisa</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Has your Spring been sprung?</title><description><![CDATA[You might not know this about me but I'm your typical Aries - impulsive and spontaneous, and I often find myself struggling to stick to things that I've started. You know; new projects, fitness regimes, New Year's resolutions etc - creatively speaking I'm a moth to a flame. So with Summer fast approaching, I started thinking about the goals I set out to achieve this Spring in terms of detoxing, clearing away and so on, and was mainly curious to note if I had managed to stick at anything...and so<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/541110253_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/10/25/Has-your-Spring-been-sprung</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/10/25/Has-your-Spring-been-sprung</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2015 07:43:29 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>You might not know this about me but I'm your typical Aries - impulsive and spontaneous, and I often find myself struggling to stick to things that I've started. You know; new projects, fitness regimes, New Year's resolutions etc - creatively speaking I'm a moth to a flame. So with Summer fast approaching, I started thinking about the goals I set out to achieve this Spring in terms of detoxing, clearing away and so on, and was mainly curious to note if I had managed to stick at anything...and so naturally followed the dread of discovering all the things I forgot I wanted to do and haven't. But here's the thing, I've decided that I am consciously not buying into my ego that would happily be beating me up for this, because that isn't helping is it? And in all honesty, this year has truly been one of the most transformative in my life so there's no merit in saying I haven't been 'doing the work' because I have been working' it good guurl. But I will say this: during this season of new life and fresh beginnings, there is significance in introspection and deep cleansing, because it facilitates the rebuilding of ourselves from the inside, out. And where does real growth and evolution all start? That's right, within. You can't build a strong house on weak foundations, guys. </div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/143508093"/><div>I want to know what goals you have for this regenerative time of year, and what has perhaps lapsed from your drive after that initial first-week-of-Spring enthusiasm. What can you achieve between now and December 1st to cleanse your mind, body and spirit, and make space for the universe to deliver? Sending you blissful joy - Lisa</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Start rePRESENTing</title><description><![CDATA["Today is a gift, that's why it's called 'the present'". See what they did there? Clever. I love cliche, glossy lines like this becasue they remind me to not take myself or my self care journey too seriously. So before we kick off the vlog today I wanted to bring that idea to awareness. Don't take this journey too seriously. Go easy on yourself, be amused by the childlike positivity around you. It's all part of the path to greater self-love and understanding. OKAY! Let's kickstart your monday<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/540154258_640.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator><link>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/10/18/Start-rePRESENTing</link><guid>http://www.thehappyheart.com.au/single-post/2015/10/18/Start-rePRESENTing</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2015 06:08:50 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>&quot;Today is a gift, that's why it's called 'the present'&quot;.</div><div>See what they did there? Clever.</div><div>I love cliche, glossy lines like this becasue they remind me to not take myself or my self care journey too seriously. So before we kick off the vlog today I wanted to bring that idea to awareness. Don't take this journey too seriously. Go easy on yourself, be amused by the childlike positivity around you. It's all part of the path to greater self-love and understanding. OKAY! Let's kickstart your monday Happy Heart! </div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/142764234"/><div>The 3 take-aways from today's vlog:</div><div>1. Come back to your breath</div><div>Quickest way to presence? Pay attention to your breath. Feel it enter and exit your nostrils, feel it deep in your belly, feel its coolness and warmth. Notice how there’s a tiny space between when you exhale and inhale (this breath limbo blew my mind). Try this whenever you notice you’re not present and it’ll snap you back quick smart.</div><div>2. Sense everything</div><div>EVERYthing! You have 5 senses to help you out, so there’s really no excuse for being unconscious to the present moment. We all tend to have a sense that is more enhanced than another, so figure out what you notice most – what most often pulls you into the present moment in awe or wonder or delight? Do you react to sights, to smells, to sounds, to touch, to taste? Use this sensation and passion to bring you back to the present moment by mindfully noticing the things around you when you’ve strayed.</div><div>3. Stop worrying what others think</div><div>This is hard, I know. Believe me I know. I’ll touch on more detail about this aspect in another post because I recognise how big of a challenge it is for many people, myself included. But essentially there has to come a time where we draw a line in the sand and say no more. No more worrying about what others perception of us is, because at the end of the day we’re here to make ourselves happy, and we fail every time we bend to the expectations of others that don’t align with our hearts. It sends a big (false) message to our selves that we’re not enough, that we’re not worthy or valued or lovable. And that my friend is the true origin of really negative, damaging energy games.</div><div>No matter what growth you experience, when you maintain your commitment to representing (showing up unapologetically true to yourself in each moment) the journey will become smoother and manageable. Being you and being will change lives.</div><div>Get out there and represent.</div><div>Lisa</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>