When Your Heart Levels Up: Navigating Spiritual Openings in Times of Change

Why your emotions feel intense right now—and how your heart’s wisdom can steady you.

Hello gorgeous souls,

Since we turned the corner into 2026, I’ve been feeling something very strong in my own life and in my work with clients. This is such a time of upheaval and change, and there’s a particular pattern I’m seeing in my practice that I want to share with you.

More and more people are coming to me describing strong spiritual opening experiences—almost like their inner growth just got a power-up.

They’re arriving with a mix of excitement, confusion, and fear. Which makes complete sense.

Your Heart Is Leveling Up

Here’s the piece I really want you to hear:

During times of upheaval and change, our hearts “level up” in feeding us wisdom, support, and care.They help us make sense of what’s happening and bring it into a context we can hold and work with.

Read that again if it’s helpful:

You have a built-in wisdom system and a gateway for spiritual insight right in your very own anatomy—through your heart.

The challenge is that our systems aren’t always practiced at interpreting those insights or integrating them into our everyday lives. So things can feel pretty messy as we attempt to make sense of what’s coming through.

Why Things Feel So Intense

When your spiritual life is opening up quickly, you might notice:

• Heightened emotions

• Feeling muddy, foggy, or even paralyzed

• Your mind going into overthinking

• Your ego (who loves the comfort zone!) going into freakout mode

So on one hand, the spiritual opening is exciting. On the other, it can feel unnerving and deeply unsettling.

If you’re resonating with this, I want you to know: you are not alone.

I’m seeing so much of this right now, and it’s all within the context of your soul’s growth and evolution.

A Steadying Practice for Your Heart

Let me be a steadying voice for you:

Take a deep breath.Put your hand on your heart.Feel that steady drumbeat.Know that you are held within a wisdom much bigger than our human brains can fully comprehend.

Trust that you will see yourself through this. You are not in it alone.

Meet Bulleit, Your Furry Grounding Support

I’m including this picture to introduce you to our new pup (hi, Bulleit!) and because his energy is so disarming and sweet.

Looking into his eyes supports me, so I know he can help you too. Try it with his right eye in this picture—it’s so grounding. His left eye is the one that holds the mischief (clearly!).

What’s Coming Next

I’m currently creating a workshop to help you:

• Interpret your heart’s wisdom

• Integrate your spiritual insights into your day-to-day life

• Feel more grounded and resourced as you grow

I’ll share more details with you soon.

In the meantime, if you’re experiencing any of what I’ve described—or if this just really lands for you—I’m here.

In the comments (or by reaching out directly), let me know what you’re noticing coming up for you as you grow. You know me: I’ll respond with support.

xo,Darcy