Lead With the Heart of a Child

Dear Friends,

This morning, I had the joy of teaching a group of elementary school kids one of the most fundamental principles of HeartMath: heart-focused breathing.

As you’d expect, some of the kids were fidgety, bouncing in their seats, curious but distracted. But others—quietly and beautifully—just dropped in. They closed their eyes, breathed, and allowed themselves to feel calm, connected, and present.

That’s the heart of a child.

And it reminded me: that’s what we’re all trying to return to.

A child’s heart isn’t cluttered with yesterday or tomorrow. It’s open, curious, and available to the miracle of this moment. And when we meet the present with that kind of innocence—no past to relive, no future to predict, no judgment to control—we give the Divine full permission to shape the moment for us.

No forcing. Just receiving.

And there’s a simple practice to help us return to that heart-centered awareness:

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Try This: Heart-Focused Breathing

1. Shift your attention to the area around your heart.

   
   

2. Imagine breathing in and out through your heart or chest area, slower and deeper than usual.

   
   

3. Find a natural rhythm that feels easy and nourishing.

   
   

4. As you breathe, invite in a renewing emotion—like love, compassion, appreciation, or ease.

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Why does this matter? Because your heart isn’t just poetic—it’s powerful.

It’s the most energetic organ in your body, sending more signals to your brain than your brain sends to it. When you regulate your heart rhythm, your whole system shifts into coherence—your mind calms, your body relaxes, and your spirit becomes more available to divine guidance.

So today, I invite you to lead with the heart of a child.

Not with control.

Not with striving.

But with openness, wonder, and a willingness to receive what this moment has to offer.

Let the world show you its gifts—not because you forced it to, but because your heart was finally ready to see.

Blessings,

Ryan Justin Jackson