Guard Your Heart: Protect Your Life!

Safeguard your heart diligently, as it profoundly influences the path of your life. Just as gated fences and security measures serve multiple purposes for property protection, guarding our hearts serves to maintain awareness of who enters, and ensure our emotional safety. The human heart functions as a gateway to our emotions, and can be vulnerable to trespass and breakage. Does guarding our hearts mean keeping everyone out? No, of course not, but it does mean being discerning about who and what we let in.

Take time to truly understand people—not just by their words, but by their actions as well. Truly understanding someone goes beyond surface-level conversations. Many people mistakenly believe that after just two or three casual chats, they have a clear picture of who someone is. But relationships—whether personal or professional—require time, observation, and patience to fully develop. It’s not enough to hear what someone says; we also need to pay attention to how they act over time. People can present a good impression of themselves in short interactions, but do you know how they navigate various situations, treat others, and respond to challenges.

The individuals and things we connect with wield significant influence over our lives, for better or worse. By allowing ourselves the time to observe and get to know someone’s true character, we can make more informed decisions about the trust we place in them and the role they’ll play in our lives. If you seek positivity in your life, it’s wise to be vigilant about protecting your heart. You only have one heart, so take care of it—both physically and emotionally.

Embrace life to the fullest,

Debra