Heart Walls: The Invisible Barrier

Have you ever heard of a Heart Wall? 

Most people haven’t. But it’s something common I see in my work as a Reiki healer and this wall prevents you from living your best life. 

Here are some indications that you might have a Heart Wall:

  • You shy away from social situations because interacting with new people puts you on edge.
  • You change the subject when it comes to expressing your feelings or challenges you are facing, even with close friends.
  • You hide your personal interests and hobbies from others for fear of judgement.

If any of these statements resonate, you might have a heart wall.

Keep reading to learn more about them and how to remove them from your heart.

Image Caption: Castiel from the show, “Supernatural”, is socially awkward but he doesn’t let it stop him from putting himself out there. 

What is a Heart Wall?

You’ve probably heard the saying, “you’ve built up walls around your heart.” That’s exactly what a heart wall is – an emotional block you’ve put up to prevent being hurt from others.

Energetically, it looks like a big sheet of glass covering your heart chakra, or sometimes it presents as a fortress with tall walls all around the heart. 

Regardless how it looks, it blocks the energy of love from flowing to and from the outside world.

They are more common than you think. Roughly 8 out of 10 of my Reiki clients have a heart wall the first time they have a session.

Why Get Rid of a Heart Wall?

Simply put, a heart wall creates a barrier between you and others

This wall prevents you from trusting your loved ones and coworkers, causes anxiety in social situations, and stops you from living a life of purpose.

When you have walls up, your relationships suffer because you’re too scared to let people know the real you. 

You most likely won’t pursue your dreams, either, because your walls will keep you from being vulnerable enough to seek the support and help you need.

After dissolving a heart wall:

  • You will be more successful in your career because you will build better relationships and trust your team more
  • Your loved ones will feel more connected to you
  • You’ll be more at ease with social situations and create a lasting group of friends
  • Your sleep will even improve because you are more comfortable with who you are inside and out

Heal your heart wall to feel okay showing your true self to the world.

How Does a Heart Wall Form?

Most often, a heart wall presents when someone has a lot of unresolved trauma, heart break, anger, rejection, or loneliness in their past or present. But it can also come from past lives, parents and ancestors, too!

I had a very thick heart wall when I first got into healing work. In fact, it took 3 different healing sessions to release my heart wall. 

It had built up over time from stuffing my emotions down in my own life, but was also passed down from my mother and grandmothers’ generational pain.

How Do You Remove a Heart Wall?

If you suspect you have a heart wall, the easiest way to remove it is through a Reiki session.

If there is more buildup than I can remove in a single session, I’ll talk to you about additional energy healing techniques, such as generational and past life contract clearing sessions.

Not sure if you have a heart wall? Contact me and I can tell you (no charge). 

There are Reiki appointments available this month. Text me 719-301-0137 to get yours scheduled!

Learn about the Heart Chakra here.

Meditation & Video for Healing the Heart Chakra

If you want to learn more about the Heart Chakra and heart walls, check out the video above.

Or do my Guided Heart Meditation to activate and connect with your heart chakra. (It’s free).

Until next time! – Emma

Unlock your Purpose and Feel Whole Again

Do you ever feel…

  • Empty, drained, and numb because you’ve poured yourself into everyone else, and now there’s nothing left for you?
  • You’ve lost touch from what you truly want, moving through life on autopilot?
  • Like a bird in a cage, longing for freedom and purpose?

If this sounds like you, don’t worry. You are not broken. And you are definitely not alone.

This “emptiness” isn’t the end of your story. It’s a wake-up call. A sign that your soul is asking for a return to who you really are.

  • Refill your energy and let go of the mundane
  • Reconnect with your inner truth—what you actually want, not what’s expected
  • Awaken your spark so you feel alive, purposeful, and whole again

This isn’t another fluffy checklist. It’s a soul-healing, empowering visualization that gives you clarity on your life path, as well as actionable steps you can take right away.

  • More energy: You’ll discover a renewed excitement for life – you won’t want to hit the snooze button anymore
  • Purpose: A feeling of being more complete – because you have a deep understanding of what fills your cup
  • Inner Strength: A renewed confidence within yourself as you move with clarity and direction
  • The person who looks like they “have it together,” but inside feels lost.
  • The one who’s tired of feeling numb inside and is ready to feel alive again.
  • Anyone who knows deep down: “I’m made for more than this.”

“After doing the guided visualization in Fill Yourself from Empty, I felt more relaxed, grounded, and stronger in my heart. Messages I received during it were related to taking steps to being more carefree, taking pottery classes, and being more secure in my decisions and confidence. The messages and visions were clear, especially when I saw my inner child dancing in the meadow! I feel more sure of what to do next to be a little happier in my life.” – Laura S.

“I thought the visualization from Fill Yourself from Empty was very neat! I liked how it began with the cloud, then the rain washing through the body, having the vines rooting into the earth. The animal I saw that was meant to symbolize my life right now was a super cute, spotted baby deer.  Even being where I am at, and having an awareness of my life, I can still feel like, ‘Well, what do I need?’, because what we need always changes. I really liked it and I plan to listen to it again. I love the concept of it, which is to discover what is needed to fill the empty feeling… the empty void.” – Christie M.

You don’t have to figure it all out today. But you can take this step towards finding happiness again.
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