The power of connecting the head and the heart leads to strong intuition, great leadership and optimal health. The more connected you are to all aspects of yourself, the more you will find that your intuition increases and the better you will be able to relate to others, and, to your self.  Most westerners operate solely from the head and fail to tune into the messages of the body. When the body does speak up and share a message about the path to health, the message is often discounted or disregarded.

I was talking to a friend recently that is just recovering from serious surgery. I had just returned back to work and I saw him after his second day back. He was sitting outside his house drinking a cup of coffee. I said how’s it going… and he replied, really tough. I am exhausted!  I asked him if he thought perhaps a nap might help… and he said, no way, then I won’t sleep at night. Instead of listening to the wisdom of his body, that was telling him he was tired, instead, he covered up this response with caffeine.  The more and more that we disregard the messages of the body, the less we tune in to our true needs and the further we move from perfect health. 

As a society, we are so out of tune with our inner responses, and so used to disregarding the wisdom of the body,  that we get caught up in patterns and habits that do not nurture and support us, and lead us away from health.

The next time you notice your body giving you a message- and note, this may be in the form of sleepiness, a knot of anxiety, a headache, or conversely a feeling of joy and expansion, note what it is that is truly happening and what you are needing.  The more in tune you are with your own feelings, sensations and thoughts, the happier you will be, and the more you will learn to nurture your intuition. As a result, you will be happier, more connected, and, life will flow with ease.

Enjoy this experiment… it begins with the breath and tuning in.  Don’t change your breath in any way, just notice the flow of your breath in and out of your nose.  Pay attention to it as you count to 30-  count one on the inhale, and two on the exhale.  Then, close your eyes and notice any subtle feelings in your body. You may notice tension in areas and expansion in other areas. Don’t try to change your experience at all.. just notice.  This is called creating the inner observer- this is mindfulness. 

The more often you do this easy practice, the more you enhance what is called your executive functioning. You become able to observe your feelings, intuition, and thoughts, before you respond outwardly.  This is the path to intuitive connected leadership… practice and enjoy!

If you are interested in attending my workshop, I will be at the “Meaning Conference” on Aug 5-8. 2010 in Vancouver, B.C. Check  out the INPM (International Network on Personal Meaning)- website