“There is a saying in Brazil” my friend began as he struggled to interpret from his native Portuguese for my benefit. I love idioms, but some expressions can throw a curve ball to even native speakers.
This morning I ignored the trace amounts of vodka which remained in my blood system from a Saturday night and went to my favorite yoga class. I breathed in the fragrant lavender oil and when prompted to put my heart into it I pushed so deep that each posture nearly brought me to tears.
In the aftermath I wondered what was meant by “put your heart into it“. Although it sounds like instructions to play twister with your internal organs, I’d always assumed it was the same as determination or willpower. I was wrong.
It means, to do it with love. Any action derived from real love will have a positive result. It may be love for another, or love for your yourself but consider the magic we could create in our lives if all our efforts were labors of love.
Oooo. This is really beautiful. I will try to put my heart into that which I do today. Thanks for the reminder.
Michelle O'Neil
August 26th, 2008