Love and nostaglia is in the air. My friend at Hey Weegs created this very funny conversation heart card. Then I saw someone share a photo of these ​TV themed conversation hearts and a couple things ‘clicked’ in my mind to take inspired action-

1) it made me wish there was a Gilmore girls version of them and brainstormed a list with my GG friends group chat.

2) I realized it was a good time to have a conversation with my own heart.

Heart to Head

Now that we are halfway to spring (and the ever knowing Punxsutawney Phil ​predicted​ an early spring), it has felt like a good heart-to-head conversation was needed.

The universe conspired with me and had my usual Monday accountability call cancel, the kids were on campus, husband was out of town and I had the whole house to myself (well me and the dog anyway).

I grabbed my journal, tea, and queued up a ​playlist​ in my earbuds and started writing.

I let my heart lead the conversation.

Using the stream-of-consciousness journaling method I learned through Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way (read about my personal experience with The Artist's Way), I poured it out onto the page.

Sometimes only paper will listen.

I wrote about the feeling of possibility in the air, reaffirming that this is THE year everything clicks in my swirl of ideas. Feeling that tingle of things feeling possible.

I wrote about my feeling of purpose and why this work is so important, so inevitable for me. How I can’t help but not follow this path of rabbit holes.

I wrote and mapped out the purpose of each idea and how it links to the next, expand on each other and what gaps need exploring. Naming the dots and starting to connect the dots.

And then I started to literally map it out.

Combining words and icons and arrows on the page because I know that having a visual to convey what I can't quite get into words is immensely helpful to me.

And gives me a reference for my head to follow the ​dreams on my heart​.

Follow Your Heart

Now that I have more clarity on what exactly is on my heart and a map to reference, it's time for action.

I'm using my Heart Intention Tracker (free printable for setting heart centered intentions) to take aligned action toward these dreams.

This looks like-

• setting a heart-based intention

• naming what actions align with it

• tracking the actions

• noticing and collecting evidence of progress

It is a simple, visual accountability practice that helps me follow what my heart aches for.

It's less about ​consistent habit streaking​, but ultimately leading me toward sustainably living a more heart-driven life, living as a Glow Getter. One that grows my glow with every belief-building, consistently aligned step of action.

Have ‘The Talk’

When is the last time you had a heart to head conversation? What hopes, dreams, wishes, needs would it share with you? What holds you back from really listening... and taking action?

I hope my inspired action sparks something in you today.

Follow that up and download the Heart Intention ​​​free printable​ for setting heart centered goals and intentions.

And if you have ever wanted-

• deep insight into the truest sense of yourself

• to understand the nuances of how you show up best in this life

• the confident knowing of THE purpose your heart is drawn to

I'm opening up a new offer.

If you dare to take this journey with me, the journey starts here.

Learn how to more fluently understand the language of your heart, how it speaks to you and gain insights on what it is directing you toward (and what feelings are holding you back).

I’m tingling with excitement over what’s ahead. Nervous sure, but feeling the feeling of what it’s like on the other side of that fear, when I’m experiencing my heart’s dreams coming true… it’s magical. Come start the journey with me and feel that tingle of living a life that lights you up.

Here's to listening to our hearts!

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Stephanie Rose is a mom, wife, business owner and a forever student in finding ways to know herself better. She acts as guide for your own journey, sharing insights, tools and practices to help you remember your magic and live a life that lights you up. Sign up for her newsletter and check out her free resources.

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