The Intelligence of the Heart: Finding Purpose Through Curiosity
- Anna Rosa Parker
- Apr 15
- 4 min read

When we speak of intelligence, we mostly think of the mind - its calculations, reasoning, and endless stream of thoughts. But there exists another form of intelligence, one that beats steadily within our chest, guiding us toward our truest path: the intelligence of the heart.
The Heart as Our Inner Compass
Your heart is more than just a beating muscle; it's your inner compass and creative engine. It's where your deepest desires are born and where wholeness begins. When your heart is fully awake, it sends a powerful message to your brain: let’s create or learn something!
That's the moment you begin shaping your life, not from logic, but from your heart. Your thoughts start to reflect the vision that lives in your heart. And that's where real transformation begins.
My Journey: Following Curiosity, Not Logic
Looking back, every major pivot in my life—from theatre to marketing, and then from marketing to coaching—wasn’t something I could have mapped out with logic alone. In each transition, I found myself irresistibly drawn to new fields, devouring books, articles, and resources as if something bigger was pulling me forward. It often felt less like a conscious decision and more like being “dragged” by a force I couldn’t quite name.
At times, this path was frustrating and confusing. I questioned myself, feeling lost and uncertain about where I was headed. But every time I let my curiosity and my heart lead, I made progress—sometimes in small, almost invisible ways—toward a deeper sense of purpose.
It wasn’t until I studied with the HeartMath Institute that I learned the science behind what I’d been experiencing: the heart actually sends far more information to the brain than the brain sends to the heart. Suddenly, it all made sense. My heart’s intelligence had been guiding me all along, even when I wasn’t aware of it.
Now, I know my soul’s purpose is to help others find their own purpose and rekindle their love for life and career. Every step I’ve taken - guided by curiosity and heart - has brought me closer to that mission. And when you have a mission or a purpose you’re connected to, you have a newfound drive and peacefulness. You’ll discover a certainty that keeps you on track and guides you forward. Resetting that certainty every morning is crucial - we have to nurture our growth; it doesn’t move forward without us.
Heart Coherence: The Foundation of Creation
When our heart is in coherence - a state of balance and harmony - we tap into our intuition, creating with clarity and purpose. This coherence generates a field around us that attracts experiences aligned with our authentic selves.
But when we're out of coherence, we seek answers and inspiration outside of ourselves, leading to imitation rather than innovation. Our thoughts and heartbeat must play together in harmony to keep our heart and nervous system aligned and coherent.
The Path to Purpose Through Curiosity
Purpose is one of the key drivers to creating a meaningful life, but finding that purpose isn't always straightforward. The secret lies in following your curiosity - that gentle nudge that draws you toward certain experiences, knowledge, and connections.
What you're curious about is aligned with your passion, which connects with your purpose. But because we're not passionate every day, leaning into your curiosity provides a consistent pathway that eventually leads to your purpose.
Your curiosity awakens something in your heart. When you follow it, you're actually listening to the intelligence of your heart guiding you toward what truly matters to you.
Changing Your Life Through Heart-Centered Thinking
If you would like to change your life, you must first change the relationship you have with your heart. The heartbeat isn't to be taken for granted, neither is the intelligence of the heart - which we don't talk about enough.
The mind will generate an endless series of options - some inspiring, others sad, and some terrifying - and it’s our responsibility to choose what we return to, what we connect with. Because it's through thoughts, feelings, and actions that our lives change - this is the cocktail that moves the needle, but it’s through the heart where all aligns. And it’s our curiosity that gets us there. The heart - when coherent - creates a magnifying field outside your body that attracts the right energy, people, and circumstances to you.
High-Frequency Living
High-frequency people feel different for a reason - their energy is clear, their hearts are open, and their cells are literally vibrating higher. This isn't magic. It's science.
When your heart switches on, it informs your brain to move into an imaginative state, where you dream, imagine, and create your new future. When your heart is open, you fall in love with that future. And when your heart is coherent, you create the field of magnetism that draws it to you.
Starting Your Heart-Led Journey
Purpose doesn't have to wait - it's something we can connect with right now. And it doesn't need to be extraordinary either. But it will be yours - not someone else's.
Start by awakening that curiosity in your heart, and listen to what it tells you. Put your heart to work - create a new relationship with your heart.
If you can feel it, you can imagine it. And if you can imagine it, you can live it. The future isn't something you wait for, but something you design from the inside out.
Find your coherency, find your curiosity, and from there, you'll connect with your purpose. Your heart has been waiting to guide you all along.