Sometimes we get so wounded by other people’s messiness and unskillful relating or outright bad behavior that we don’t want to engage our hearts with other people going forward.  We can unconsciously (or consciously) create heart armor to avoid future connection.  We can even distort and disrupt our natural, healthy ability to run energetic connection with other humans. I invite you to treat healing heartache and loss as a learnable skill.  Often new possibilities flow into empty spaces created by relationships that are complete.  Before we ask how to I find friends or a romantic relationship, it’s good to ask what’s in the way of these things coming to in. Self-trust in our ability to heal and in our discernment often helps us be willing to be fully open to new connection.  Relationship discernment can be complicated.  In this podcast, I share some of the things I look for that make me believe I’d be successful with someone.  And, I allow myself to be in the fan club of someone for whom I have huge affinity and appreciation but who isn’t aligned to be a friend or in a deeper relationship. Want to support my work and be supported by my team of guides?  Check out my membership offer: https://www.patreon.com/practicalshamanism Want more audio content from me? Check out my online academy at https://academy.handsoverheart.com/  Sound editing by Kevin Young.  You can reach him at [email protected] DISCLAIMER: The suggestions and information provided here are intended for personal growth and exploration. The content of this podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or psychological treatment. Please seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.   To learn more about me and my work, please visit my website at https://handsoverheart.com