E60: The Heart of Writing with Chris Ferreiras

Chris Ferreiras, also known as @ItChris on Instagram, is an author and poet, who calls himself observant, but really, he's a sage. Chris is also a teacher, which for him was an inherent calling. Not only a student of the game but a student of life and his craft, Chris constantly finds a way to do that, mostly through writing and just letting the words come to him – and the way he does it is just amazing and soulful. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: Who is Chris Ferreiras? How he developed his gift of words The power of writing The role of a Chief Heart Officer Listening to the heart and letting it lead your way What brings you validation Episode Highlights: The Power of Writing Writing is a useful tool for self-expression that allows you to let go out of urges or whatever is within you. Whether writing words in your journal or sketching, such expression allows for more creativity in your life. Following Your Heart As a Chief Heart Officer, you have to speak to your heart, which has a gravity of its own. If you don't listen to your heart, it makes things weird for you –  for your body and your interactions. Therefore, seek to do everything in service to your heart. Now, this can be challenging, especially since we are living in a material world, but this only makes the dance of life all the more exciting. Letting Your Heart Lead the Way Your heart can lead you to where you need to be. However, this is the type of awareness that’s missing in the dynamics of many people. We do strive for answers because the unknown can be scary, and whatever we have at hand is just a byproduct of discovery. Hence, even when you don't really have the answers, just give yourself the space to be with the “non-answers.” In Search of True Validation The number of followers you have on Instagram doesn’t mean enlightenment. What validates you as a human being is that you got up today and you're breathing oxygen. It’s that feeling a sense of sheer gratitude, meditating, and finding joy in everything you do each day. Resources Mentioned: IG: @ItChris