What Breaks Your Heart?
¿Qué rompe tu corazón?--por Maria Shriver
¿Qué rompe tu corazón? ¿Qué anhela tu alma? Y, ¿Cómo está eso conectado con cómo estás viviendo tu vida ahora?
Me encanta esta pregunta porque me ha hecho pensar en mi pasión y propósito de una manera completamente nueva. Quería compartirlo con vosotr@s hoy porque creo que esta es una pregunta que se aplica a tod@s nosotr@s. Y, también creo que la respuesta está en lo profundo de tod@s y cada un@ de nosotros.
Creo profundamente que cada un@ de nosotr@s estamos aquí para mover a la humanidad hacia adelante. Creo profundamente que tod@s y cada un@ de nosotr@s anhelamos servir a los demás y también vivir nuestras vidas de una manera que sea importante.
"¿Qué rompe tu corazón?" Es prácticamente la mejor pregunta que he escuchado para ayudarte a acercarte al anhelo de tu alma y a la pasión y el propósito de tu vida. Pero, creo que antes de que puedas responder a esa pregunta, primero debes reconocer que tu corazón está roto o que se ha roto.
Creo que a menudo pensamos que un corazón roto es el resultado del amor perdido. Por supuesto, puede ser, pero también se rompe tu corazón cuando lo que valoras no es valorado por la sociedad, ni por tu comunidad, ni por otros.
Por ejemplo, lo que le rompía el corazón de mi madre era la forma en que la sociedad trataba a las personas con discapacidades intelectuales, por lo que creó las Olimpiadas Especiales. Una de las cosas que rompió el corazón de mi padre fue la pobreza, la pobreza financiera y la pobreza espiritual, y así creó la Guerra contra la Pobreza. El corazón de mi hija se rompe cuando se abusa de los animales y se los abandona al lado de la carretera, por lo que escribió un libro sobre esto, "Maverick and Me". El corazón de mi otra hija se rompe cuando es testigo de cuán indiferentes e insensibles son las personas con quienes tienen problemas de salud mental, y por eso escribe artículos que promueven la comprensión de estos temas. Y así continúa…
Hay varias cosas que me rompen el corazón hoy en día. Está roto por el hecho de que todavía no tenemos una cura para el Alzheimer. Está roto por la injusticia, much@s trabajan muy duro, y su sueldo les da sólo para ir viviendo. Está roto por el estado de nuestro sistema de justicia penal. Se me rompe al escuchar a las mujeres hablar contra del abuso que soportaron por demasiado tiempo.
Pero, lo que realmente me parte el corazón en este momento es lo dividid@s que estamos. Lo mal@s que somos un@s con otr@s. . Lo crític@s que somos un@s con otr@s. Cómo juzgamos a l@s demás y lo enfadad@s que estamos un@s con otr@s. Además, qué sol@s parecemos estar tod@s nosotr@s.
Sin embargo, lo que me conmueve es la profunda creencia de que tod@s anhelamos las mismas cosas. Tod@s anhelamos ser aceptad@s, ser vist@s y entendid@s, y ser invitad@s al espacio que nos une.
Este espacio, creo, es un gran campo abierto lleno de soñadore/as y exploradore/as. Está lleno de maestr@s y doctores, con madres y padres, y con l@s jóvenes y l@s ancian@s.
Lo que rompe mi corazón también es lo que simultáneamente llena y alimenta mi corazón. Es una creencia profunda de que somos más parecid@s que diferentes. Es la creencia de que anhelamos estar más unid@s que separad@s. Es la creencia de que nos duele y rompemos y queremos volver a armar las piezas, y que queremos hacerlo junt@s.
No digo que el enfado que much@s de nosotr@s sentimos hoy no esté justificado. Pero, valgámonos de nuestro enfado para actuar y permitamos que alimente nuestro propósito. Me imagino a tod@s con los corazones rotos uniéndose para sanar y ponerse a trabajar, reparando la grieta en nuestra división.
Esto es lo que rompe mi corazón, pero ¿qué es lo que rompe el tuyo? Me encantaría saberlo
Preguntas semilla para la reflexión: ¿Qué rompe tu corazón? ¿Puedes compartir una historia personal de un momento en el que te sentiste simultáneamente llen@ y alimentad@ por lo que rompió tu corazón? ¿Qué te ayuda a reconocer que tu corazón está o ha sido roto?
by Maria Shriver, excerpted from here.
SEED QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION: What breaks your heart? Can you share a personal story of a time you felt simultaneously filled and fuelled by what broke your heart? What helps you acknowledge that your heart is or has been broken?
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On Apr 26, 2022 Adam S wrote :
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On Dec 10, 2021 R.B.MIRUTHULAA wrote :
so first one is I scored less marks in the exams so that makes me feel sad
and second one is I am living in hostel so I am alone without m family that makes me heart broken
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On Jan 29, 2020 Lalit wrote :
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On May 4, 2019 Nana wrote :
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On Feb 16, 2019 Rosemary Jo wrote :
How Beautiful to die of a Broken Heart.
I believe my parents & grandparents may have yet for all different reasons.
If we Love, we are alive. The candle burns bittersweet often - yet the glow kindles warmth.
Blessings.
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On Feb 17, 2018 Kawthar Abdeldeen wrote :
Unfortunately, there are many things that breaks my heart:
A parent that is abusing their child physically, verbally and publicly on the road
A man who treats the women in his life in an inferior manner because they are women
People being tortured for political, social, mental or any other reason
People torturing animals and having no remorse
The abuse of prisoners in prison rather than offering help and guidance and rehabilitating and integrating them in society after their dismissal from prison
The wars that are taking place around the world in the name of God, Religion , Freedom and all the bullshits reasons that war makers keep feeding humanity.
Many many other reasons
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On Feb 11, 2018 Ruksi wrote :
I hate when some body ignore me. My heart is broken when some1 reject me whether be it friend or girl friend.
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On Feb 7, 2018 Deepak wrote :
My heart has been broken before for the people I loved moved away and am alone today . However over the years , the healing has taken place within and have moved on . However in today's world , the heart has been broken because of the intolerance , basic lack of humanity from one being to another and hatred which seems to be growing without no end in sight . However at the same time , the heart also seems to say , ok if all these negative vibes abounds in today's world. be unstoppable and take action and that is my intention .
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On Feb 7, 2018 Ambika wrote :
It sends my heart quivering when I consult a doctor and he says its related to 'OLD AGE'. So therfore I'm doomed to undergo pain with no relief? So therefore getting me into a painless state is of no significance? If they think I shall suffer- they have got me wrong. I choose to not suffer.. Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
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On Feb 7, 2018 dev wrote :
what breaks my heart is how we take life for granted and prioritize materialistic pleasure over spiritual. What breaks my heart is inequality, handful people have so much wealth yet when i pass by those multi milllion dollar houses and office i see homeless people suffering, waiting for another chance. What breaks my heart is wrongful incarceration.
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On Feb 6, 2018 Susan wrote :
What breaks my heart is watching is seeing so many people use others for their own selfish purposes, and then discard those they used once they have achieved what they wanted. Selfishness breaks my heart, egos that that are out of control, and the pain left in their wake.
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On Feb 6, 2018 Susanne wrote :
What breaks my heart is fear. Fear I believe is the underlying cause of all pain and suffering. It has become a daily practice of mine to try to release fear from my reactions, the way I view others and the way I make decisions. I am a work in progress! How can I help others to release fear? This is a question that inspires me and allows me to become more of who I am. Hopefully we can mend our broken hearts together.
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On Feb 6, 2018 Joanne wrote :
What breaks my heart is the racial injustice in our world. I just watched I Am Not Your Negro. Truly breaks my heart! To hate to such a degree based on skin color not only brings me to my knees, it boggles my mind. We are not born hating. We are born into a hateful environment and it alters our beliefs. Open up your heart to feel the connection to all! Speak the truth even when your voice shakes! Hold others accountable! Nurture your heart that you may freely show love to others. We can heal the world but we have to love ourself first.
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On Feb 6, 2018 RuthAnne wrote :
What breaks my heart is when comments are made (referring to article) that there isn’t a cure for Alzheimer’s. What breaks my heart is the knowledge that there ARE cures for Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes, obesity, etc. It breaks my heart when people put all their faith and hope in pharmaceuticals. Open up to natural, holistic ways. It breaks my heart that there are food deserts here is the US. It breaks my heart that we don’t all have access to fresh, organic food. And yes I am in the Holistic Healthcare field and it breaks my heart to see people roll their eyes at the mention of homeopathic remedies. Change your diet, change your life. Stop believing your doctor know best and recognize you know best. Espavo!
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On Feb 6, 2018 DK wrote :
Because the statement "what breaks your heart' so broad that I can not wrap my arms around it. That I find frustrating and breaks my heart. Excellent analysis and yet (no fault of author) no one is holding the lamp to show the way in this dark hour of humanity. All I can and will do is to accept the reality and seek contentment with what is. Not try and straighten out a dog's curly tail. LOL.
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On Feb 4, 2018 Abhishek wrote :
What a powerful question!
For me seeing individuals tap into their potential heals my heart - seeing it wasted breaks my heart. There is also a 'melting' of the heart that happens when something is unfolding. In my case individuals stepping up to do something of service, collectively and their small initiatives melt my heart.
They make me go "Awwww" and thats when it feels right too!
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On Feb 3, 2018 Jagdish P Dave wrote :
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On Feb 3, 2018 david doane wrote :
What breaks my heart is our lack of compassion and cooperation with one another and with our environment, which is the result of our lack of awareness that we are all one, we are part of one whole that we call the universe, and all that is is sacred. Evidence of this lack of awareness is the disintegration of our society, the us vs them divisive attitude that is so prevalent, the anger and violence that erupt so easily, the lack of purpose and meaning that so many suffer, the emptiness with which so many live. I feel sad about all that, even heart broken, which seems to fill me and fuel me to live more compassionately, and I feel pleased and grateful when I do. Often I'm busy with whatever and don't notice my broken heart, but it's always there. Paying attention to the state of our world and to my own feelings makes it easy for me to feel and acknowledge my broken heart -- it becomes unignorable. Namaste