Category: Alchemy of the Heart

Use your power to live with rather than control

This series of passages from the book "Alchemy of the Heart" are about the power of the heart and cultivating gratitude. Also check out the other passages from this wonderful book! Of all strong things, nothing is as strong, as irresistible, as divine love. -William Law When we love, purely for the sake of loving, and [...]

This is why so many people lead such an unreal existence

The following passages from the book "Alchemy of the Heart" are about teaching the heart. Hermann Hesse said, "There is no reality except that within ourselves. That is why so many people lead such an unreal existence. They think that the images outside them are reality, and give the world within no chance to do [...].

Do we love ourselves? Do we value ourselves?

The fourth set of quotes and passages from the book "Alchemy of the Heart" begins with the topic, "Taking care of yourself. This is so important because how can we take care of others if we cannot take care of ourselves? Melody Beattie said, Giving ourselves what we need means that we are ... our personal counselor, confidant, [...]

The difference between compassion and sympathy

This third in the series of quotes and passages from the book "Alchemy of the Heart" begins with the chapter on compassion for one another. It starts with an important lesson: the difference between compassion and sympathy. Although the words compassion (compassion orcompassion) and sympathy (sympathy)are sometimes used interchangeably, making the distinction can help us [...]

Love is a creative force and power

We continue our series of quotes and passages from the book "Alchemy of the Heart. This is the second series of ten monthly posts about the Heart. Be inspired by these wonderful words of wisdom! The language of the heart may be poetic, but the actions of the heart are extremely practical. When you love, [...]

How can I give and receive more love?

The year 2018 is all about the heart. How can I give and receive more love? What are some of the questions we must live by on our journey to mastery of the heart? Here are a few: How can I open my heart and freely share my love with others? How [...]