A Matchmaker’s Delight

Balance and harmony have been guiding principles throughout my life. My journey toward them began at 14, when my mother enrolled me in my first yoga class. Yoga teaches the value of divine union: the integration of mind, body, and spirit. These two defining qualities of this union have become central to my personal and spiritual development. Over time, I’ve learnt to cultivate these states more often than I experience conflict or imbalance.

I imagine my head and heart as two partners in a relationship, each playing a role in shaping my choices. When my head and heart are truly engaged with one another, a union of thoughts and feelings emerges. When my thoughts and feelings agree, both sides of my personality feel honored.

Here’s how I approach this:

• If I think an idea is good, and I feel it is good too, then I know I have a match made in heaven within me.
• If my head says yes, but my heart hesitates, I recognise there is work to do. I must uncover the disconnect, why my mind supports the idea while my emotions resist.
• If both my head and heart say yes, I move forward.
• If both say no, I hold back.
• If there is a stalemate, the idea is shelved until inspiration strikes again.

The primary goal of this practice is alignment, rather than simply getting a yes or no answer. Aligning my head and heart is like setting up two friends on a blind date, they don’t know each other until they meet. The match may be perfect. Or it may not be. But either way, introducing them reduces self-sabotage.

Making decisions in this way expands my relationship with myself while enriching my relationships with others. It enhances my mental clarity, strengthens my emotional equilibrium, and sharpens my ability to mediate inner and outer conflict.

This is why my devotion to yoga, personal growth, and spiritual development has been essential. These practices ensure that I continue to evolve emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Beyond that, they energise me, fueling my passion, enthusiasm, and lust for life.

Playing matchmaker between my heart and mind lifts my spirit and fills me with joy. It creates internal harmony, which naturally radiates outward, transforming my interactions with others. When my head and heart unite, the ripple effect is profound. It truly is a match made in heaven.