When my heart is balanced, I non-judgmentally accept myself and others.

I recognize beauty-in myself and in everyone-while overlooking weaknesses.

It is because of a balanced heart that I am kind and forgiving, as well as quick to pardon.

I am also tolerant, optimistic, resourceful and humorous.

If my heart is off balance or shut down, I might have a tendency to run away from intimacy.

I might even intentionally push otherwise loving and lovable people away from me.

Without this sense of connection, I become critical, suspicious and defensive.

Paranoia becomes a real possibility.

If my heart center shuts down completely, I may be inclined toward secrecy, betrayal and addictions.