What Gets In The Way Of All That Heart-Led Goodness?
You might think the answer to this question is obvious — stress, toxic people, life’s constant curveballs. But according to Estelle, it’s often the unseen stuff that creates the biggest barriers. She explains, “The biggest blocks are the ones we can’t always name right away.” These are the emotional bruises and old wounds — heartbreaks, childhood trauma, those sneaky “I’m not enough” beliefs — that lodge themselves in the body, keeping the heart closed and disconnected.
They’re tricky little gremlins that often show up in clever disguises. Take self-doubt, for example. It can masquerade as ambition, pushing you to work harder. Perfectionism parades itself as productivity, making you feel like you’re constantly “doing” but never quite arriving. Fear of being seen dresses up as independence, convincing you that it’s safer to be alone than to risk vulnerability.
But here’s the good news: As Estelle reminds us, “What’s been closed can be reopened. Healing is always possible.” It might not be easy, but it’s always possible.
So How Do We Know If We’re Living From The Heart — Or Just Ego In Yoga Pants?
We’ve all been there — caught up in the hustle, the need to prove ourselves, the voice in our head constantly asking: “How do I look? Am I doing enough? Do they approve of me?” But Estelle cuts right to the point: “When we’re living from the mind, there’s usually a sense of striving or proving.” You’re on a never-ending treadmill of external validation, trying to be what everyone else wants you to be.
The heart, however, isn’t interested in checking boxes or keeping score. The heart asks a much simpler question: “Does this feel true for me?”
And here’s the kicker — when you start listening to your heart, the difference is obvious. The head is restless, frenetic, like a hamster on a wheel. The heart, on the other hand, feels grounded. Calm. Aligned. “You feel rooted,” Estelle says, “rather than anxious.” It’s subtle, but it’s powerful. The heart speaks in quiet wisdom, and when you listen closely enough, it leads you to the most authentic version of yourself.
What Does ‘Manifesting Your True Essence’ Look Like In The Real World?
Forget about those glossy, Pinterest-worthy manifestation rituals. Estelle’s take on manifestation is refreshingly down-to-earth. She doesn’t believe in making a vision board and hoping for the best. No, for her, manifesting your True Essence is all about living unapologetically from the inside out.
“It means choosing self-compassion over self-criticism, saying yes where it feels aligned, and saying no where it doesn’t,” Estelle explains. It’s about shedding the need to “fix” yourself and instead, remembering who you truly are — your true essence. When you live from this place of remembrance, that’s when the magic starts to happen. It’s not about hustling harder or being more productive. It’s about aligning with your authentic self, and the universe will naturally begin to respond to that vibration.
