

Hi, friend.
My name is Paula. I have an unending curiosity about who I am, why I’m here, and how to do me with as much conscious, loving, and soulful awareness as possible.
Heart Driven Life is the place where I craft my soul’s journey into a tapestry of words. It’s my art, and it’s my gift to you.
“Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string.” – Emerson
Read the latest insights on the journey…
What Are You Doing with Your One Wild and Precious Life?
...I don't know exactly what a prayer is. I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass, how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields, which is what I have been doing all day. Tell me, what else should...
The Quiet Intimacy of Speaking the Truth
I’m having a really hard time putting into words any of my internal musings of these last weeks. And it’s not for lack of musings. I’ve been stewing in a strong brew of self-healing since returning from my southwest road trip for my one-year shamanic studies program....
Does Moving Cause Rhythmless-ness?
Last October I packed up my two-bedroom apartment and moved from north Dallas to Forney, Texas to live with six of my family members. I contemplated this move for months. Was it the right thing to do? There were multiple factors involved but, most importantly, I...