Heart Is Not About Emotions

I appreciate the passage "Heart Is Not About Emotions", authored by Cynthia Bourgeault. According to my understanding, there are three kinds of perceptibility; mental, emotional, and spiritual. Mental and emotional perceptibilities have limitations of their own. Thoughts and emotions change and our perception of reality changes. Our perception is bound by thoughts and emotions and by space and time limitations. Spirituality is not bound by the inner changes of thoughts and emotions and by space and time. It is beyond mental and emotional perceptions. In the culture I was born and raised the heart is considered the abode of devotion or Bhakti. In Bhakti Yoga there is pure love and devotion for the Divine beloved. It is unchanging, profound and beyond space and time limitations.

I experience such Divine Relationship with nature and with my family and friends and even with strangers when my mind is quiet and clear and my heart is filled with unconditional love. In such moments I feel deeply connected and sense the feeling of oneness. This is an example of a deeper spiritual perception.

Regular practice of mindfulness meditation and loving Kindness-meta- meditation and remaining mindful of my thoughts, feelings, emotions and my actions help me walk on this path of spiritual living. Listening to devotional songs and serving others selflessly are very helpful to me abide in my heart. This the way I relate to the author's wise words " Heart Is Not About Emotions."
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Namaste!