What happens when all we get is mixed messages?

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Life is full of mixed messages.  We often think one thing, and then something completely different comes about.  We often have the best of intentions and then something goes bonkers and those things we thought were sure bets have just become long shots, and there isn't a chance in hell of getting what you actually want.  We've been told to hold on just a little bit longer, that things will turn around, and then, from out of nowhere comes calamity.  If you're like me, then you've had these moments.  The key to troubling moments is to remember that they are just that, moments.  They do not define you, they do not control, and they will leave you as fast as they approached you.

There will be times when we receive mixed messages.  Our mind tells us one thing, while our heart is saying something else.  Your mind can often be the biggest culprit when it comes to things that get in your way.  Our mind does not always provide us the things we want, nor does it give us a clear picture of what to expect, or what to do next.  Now the heart, that's another thing all together.  The heart will never lead you astray, it will never lie to you, and it will always, always lead you on the right path.  Problems arise when we give more credence to our mind then to our heart.  The mind and heart is the quint essential mixed message maker.  I'm not saying that your mind is always going to be wrong, but when put into a position where the heart and mind are at odds with each other I am telling you to follow your heart.

I've been in so many situations in my life where if I had just listened to my heart and not my mind I would have been much better off.  Our mind is controlled by things we have experienced, by those around us who like to tell us what to do, and by feelings, that just might be wrong feelings.  The heart on the other hand is in direct communication with the Creator of the Universe, and because of this is able to receive messages and thoughts that are pure, powerful, and oh so important.

When was the last time your mind and heart were at odds with each other?  Did you follow your heart or did you do what most people do and follow your minds direction?  Certainly the mind is capable of making good sound decisions.  Our daily life is predicated upon listening to our mind, and doing what it says to do the majority of time.  What I'm talking about here is when you find yourself in a situation where you just aren't sure what to do next.  Your mind might be cluttered with all kinds of stuff put there by well intentioned people, but people who really don't understand what is at your core.  We often make snap decisions because someone somewhere expects the decision right away.  Your mind tells you to go ahead and make the decision, while your heart is telling you to take it a little bit slower, and maybe look at things a different way.  So now what do you do?  You can already feel the conflict because time is a wasting, and you do not want to disappoint anyone, let alone someone who is your superior.  So what do most people do, they make that snap decision based on what their mind is telling them to do, and they hope for the best.  This is the exact kind of mixed message that is going to mess things up.

One of the greatest areas of one's life that causes mixed messages is that of love.  We don't always understand why we love a certain person, but how many times has your mind told you one thing and your heart is telling you another?  I will tell you if you want conflict then just look at love and see what your mind tells you verses your heart.  There are times when both the mind and heart are on the same page in regards to love, but that is a rarity, and more often then not you are not going to have the option of not having to pick one over the other.

Let me ask you this:  can you remember a time when you followed your heart and it lead you astray? Conversely, can you remember a time when you only followed what your mind told you and you ended up in a mine field?  It won't take too many occurrences of the latter to get you to see the importance of following your heart, thereby stopping mixed messages.  I get how confusing following your heart can be at times especially when what you heart is telling you is so far from what others are telling you.  I get how frustrating it can be to wonder if you are doing the right thing, especially when the right thing is counter to the way others are doing things.  It's not always easy to follow your heart, but I will tell you that in the end, it will be a whole lot better for you if you will learn to do it.

Mixed messages are going to be around you your entire life.  But just like you learned to walk, ride a bike, drive a car, you can learn to listen to, and follow what you heart is telling you to do. In the long run you will be better off, and better off is always the way to go.