What happens if we follow what comes from the heart?

I know it’s a controversial topic to talk about what the title says, because many people believe that the only thing that comes out of the heart is blood. I used to think that way, but life made me believe otherwise.

I want to set aside the debatable issue of following your heart, your dreams, and things like that—those who believe in it are perfectly fine, and those who don’t are perfectly fine too. This blog post isn’t meant to make you believe; it’s simply to talk about something that I’m sure isn’t just happening to me.

We’ve all heard that little voice that sometimes says things like, “Hey, what if we did…” and usually we just ignore it. It’s not that it sounds like a literal voice—maybe it does for some people—but for most of us, it comes in the form of an idea. I’ve heard stories of people who’ve decided to act on those ideas and ended up creating successful companies, groundbreaking works of art, or movements that ultimately transform society.

Steve Jobs spoke about following your intuition and trusting that the dots will connect in the future. His famous Stanford speech is an ode to living with purpose and heart. Oprah Winfrey grew up in extreme poverty and suffered abuse as a child. Despite having a promising career as a reporter, she was fired for being “too emotional.” Instead of giving up, she turned that sensitivity into a strength and developed an authentic, compassionate style for her show. In her early days, record labels wanted to mold Shakira, but she insisted on maintaining her Latin essence and her personal lyrics. Her album ¿Dónde están los ladrones? marked the beginning of her global recognition without losing her identity.

There are many more examples like the ones I just mentioned, and they come in all forms. They all have one thing in common: they decide to heed those ideas I mentioned earlier with tremendous strength and intensity.

At the beginning, I mentioned that life has led me to believe—through a series of recent events—which has prompted me to investigate. As a result, I’ve concluded that there is a struggle between the rational and the irrational. That isn’t the problem; the problem is that we try to approach the irrational from a rational standpoint, and that has led us to all sorts of problems. I want to emphasize that it’s not my intention to make anyone believe anything, but I do want to be very clear that the irrational comes from the heart.

As children, we dreamed of becoming doctors, firefighters, astronauts, police officers, and so on, yet very few managed to make those dreams come true; something happened along the way, and the vast majority of us ended up doing something that has nothing to do with those childhood aspirations. Perhaps you can see my point—and yes, those who did realize their dreams were indeed the ones who followed that inner voice of their ideas.

There are people who go through life aimlessly, walking among the gray masses who are also lost, wondering what the purpose of their lives is.

I’ve noticed that we’re all born with different talents; we don’t all set the same goals, and we don’t share the same interests either. That’s why I’m sure those talents are directly connected to your purpose in life—it’s just that, because of fears and insecurities, you decide not to follow your purpose, which usually comes in the form of dreams and goals.

What would you do if you really decided to follow your heart? Is it very difficult to fulfill that dream? We face all kinds of barriers and internal dialogues, so it’s easier to put off pursuing your dream than to start working toward it. I know it’s a cliché to say that dreams require hard work and getting up early. From my perspective, the first step is to be kind to yourself—we don’t all evolve at the same pace, and therefore we don’t all achieve success at the same specific age. It’s important to recognize that no two human beings are alike.

Fears, traumas, and insecurities also differ for each and every person in this world. I think the most important thing is to heal everything we’ve likely been carrying since our earliest years. Mental health should be a priority for everyone. Those who are truly committed to moving forward are the ones who seek therapy. We in the younger generations no longer think that psychologists are only for “crazy” people.

Fears and insecurities are what tend to hold us back the most, but I’m sure that once you let go of those brakes, you’ll soar like a rocket—that, and having a firm determination to achieve what you set out to do. The first thing you need is tons of self-love.

How often do you let your true self shine through—that part of you you’ve recognized on rare occasions but rarely allow to emerge? Recognizing that you have a unique and irreplaceable essence is also key, and this ties directly into what I was saying about self-love.

Self-love is the foundation for an authentic and fulfilling life: when you value yourself, you stop seeking external validation and start making decisions aligned with your truth. Connecting with your true self allows you to live from the heart, recognize what truly makes you come alive, and build a meaningful path. From there, everything flourishes.

We only have one life, one chance to do things—for better or worse—but it’s better to regret what you did than what you didn’t do. We have to make it count and seize this opportunity.

I’m returning to writing and my dreams, and as part of that, I’ve decided to publish again after more than five years of letting this blog languish in oblivion. And it’s not just writing—it’s also photography and music, which are my great passions… An artist dwells within this body, claiming their place in this world. Below, I’m sharing links to my most important sites: My gallery, my Instagram photography profile, and the link to my most recent project—my work as a DJ/producer.

Everyone moves at their own pace in life—don’t let the success of others cloud your vision. The best time to start is right now.