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BECAUSE WE KNOW BEST WHEN OUR SPIRITS have been mowed down by a Mac truck, or merely nicked by a moped, it's up to us to soothe our hearts and souls and be willing to ask for soothing from others.

While out on the road promoting Heart Centered Marriage, my heart gave me ample evidence that it needed some lovin' care. It was one of those days that you'd like to erase from the calendar, culminating with a talk I gave at a large bookstore. Six people showed up; one was a heckler and two (including my own escort) fell asleep, and, even worse, only two books were sold at the end of my presentation. My heart felt as if it were petrifying inside my chest and I could scarcely breathe. By the time I limped back to my hotel, I was the lowest of the low.

I called my husband and a friend for support and neither were home. “See, you're not even important to them!” wailed a vulnerable inner voice before a wiser, more mature, message could make itself heard and said, “Looks like you're on your own for this one, Toots. Practice what you preach.”

First, as if it were a cherished baby, I held my book over my heart and told it that it was very, very good. You can do this with any creation or idea of yours. Our creations carry an energy that links with our own. As we reassure them, we reassure ourselves. Then I did the following exercise. If you've had a recent disappointment, or felt badly about yourself for some reason, you too might benefit from it.

With your hands over your heart, pour love into your heart and to the part of you that feels inadequate or upset. Gently soothe your heart with consoling affirmations such as, “I love you. I honor you. You are a wonderful and loving heart. I value you. I take care of you. I listen to you, and I will protect you.”

We all have vulnerable aspects of our being that need to be soothed on occasion. It is our sacred charge to comfort our hurting hearts.

I compassionately soothe my aching heart.

I love and comfort my vulnerable selves.