Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2138: Jamie Greenwood's exploration in "A Broken Heart Is an Open Heart" through Tiny Buddha.com unveils the transformative power of heartbreak. Greenwood eloquently shares her journey from guarding her heart with high walls to experiencing profound love and self-awareness through the pain of a broken heart. Her narrative serves as a beacon for those navigating the rough seas of heartbreak, offering hope that such pain can expand our capacity to love and understand ourselves more deeply. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/broken-heart-open-heart/ Quotes to ponder: "A broken heart is not the same as sadness. Sadness occurs when the heart is stone cold and lifeless. On the contrary, there is an unbelievable amount of vitality in a broken heart.” ~Elizabeth Lesser "It is true. I did not love my ex-husband to my fullest capacity because up until my heart broke open, I could not love myself to such capacity." "Know this: A broken heart is an open heart. It is in the breaking, when our hearts are peeled back on themselves, that our truths have passage to come in and out." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices