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In yoga class my instructor often ends our practice with the phrase “Surrender your head to your heart.” 

This phrase always gives me a sense of peace. It also makes me think about how important surrendering your head to your heart is in business, too.
 
Because our minds are processing machines, we take in everything, regardless of whether it’s good for us or not. There is no discrepancy in what is kept and embedded into the far reaches of our brain or what is tossed out. We often hold onto emotions, experiences or beliefs that no longer, or perhaps have never, served us. Oftentimes, these beliefs can be the very roadblocks that keep us from taking our business to the next level or fulfilling our ultimate purpose.

Our heart, on the other hand, serves as a filter, processing, purifying. Pumping back into our bodies’ blood and oxygen while carrying away waste. Your heart knows what will serve you and what won’t and proceeds to eliminate it. Your brain is not so discretionary.

Your mind is what will say, “I don’t have what it takes” or “I’m not smart enough.” Your heart will say, “I’ll find a way”, “I know I can” and “If there’s a will, there’s a way.”

It’s not unusual that when I ask women what they want to achieve in their business, the brain kicks in and there’s a list of goals usually conveyed in a serious tone. When I ask them what they’re passionate about and love doing, their voice and body language completely change. It is because they are speaking from the heart for “in your heart, you know.”

Your business may be based on your brains, but your heart is where your best service offer lay, what will attract customers, make you more money and give you more joy. Your heart should be the guiding force behind your business. If you’re wondering if it is, ask yourself “Do I feel joyful and fulfilled in my business or do I feel unfulfilled, anxious, depressed, bored or resentful?”

If it’s the latter, I’d like to suggest that you surrender your head to your heart to rediscover the passion that got you into your business in the first place.

Namaste.