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It’s impossible to ignore any longer. Your hair is beginning its transition to “sophisticated silver.” Your face is taking on the look of a “wise” woman. And your kids, friends, parents, neighbors – and mysteriously, your husband – all seem to be “changing” before your very eyes, (the ones ...
You feel excited. He just called for the first time and left a message asking you to join him Saturday night to catch the latest act at a new club in town. You’re attracted to him, and a little nervous. You don’t know him that well. Can you trust him? Should you go out with him? Could he be the one? You don’t want to get your expectations up and be disappointed. You also want to be safe. How can you find out more about him? Call a psychic hotline? Talk to your best friend? Neither. Ask your intuition!
All of us are born with powerful wisdom within us. It’s there to guide us in good times and bad. We need it most when we feel lost, alone and directionless. We live in a time of turmoil and upheaval. The stability we’ve counted on, such as steady jobs, long-lived marriages, excellent health and financial security, are a thing of the past for many of us. So where are the directions to find sanity and safety amidst all this loss? They’re within us. They’ve been there all along. We just seem to have forgotten where to look.
Most of us hate making big decisions. Should I leave this job? Would my life be better if I moved to another place? Is it time to end this relationship? We usually angst about these issues for weeks, months and even years. I've observed that, left to their own devices, most people decide not to decide. They let "fate" take its course. What this actually means is, they don't make an active choice about what they want so much as they let circumstances choose for them.
Most of us have experienced it at least once in our lives. We’ve prayed — for money, a job, healing from an illness, a loved ones recovery — and nothing happens. Where is God during those times? What do you do when God seems silent? I had that happen to me several years ago. One of my books, Listen: Trusting Your Inner Voice in Times of Crisis, had just been published. I was out on the lecture circuit and giving seminars, scheduling lots of radio shows and interviews, traveling a great deal. It probably sounds exciting, but to be honest, I was exhausted.
Think of someone you know who leads a successful life. They exude an aura of calm and inner peace, yet you can almost see their “spirit.” They crackle with infectious energy. They may have millions or they may not, but their success is obvious in their “presence.” They enjoy life and they love to share that joy with others. Does that sound like you?
What comes to your mind when you think of “taking care of yourself?” Pause a moment and really think about it… Is it a long vacation by the beach? Endless massages? A full month at a restorative spa? Perhaps you imagine you can do that when you retire. Most of us think of taking time out of our lives in order to really nurture ourselves. But what would your life look and feel like if you had balance, peace and calm as an everyday experience? What if you didn’t need to get away from your daily life in order to take care of your soul?
As human beings we are wired for wisdom and guidance from God. When we learn how to listen to our intuition we will hear the guidance that will show us the next step to take. We don’t have to be conce ed with all the minutiae about how to reach our goals and visions. We only need to be conce ed about listening for the next steps.
“Serenity now!” When Frank Costanza shouted the words he made famous in the especially hilarious Seinfeld episode, he was seeking immediate peace. It didn’t work, of course, but don’t you wish it was that easy? Unfortunately, it’s not. But you can find time for calm and listening within during the midst of a busy life. Is it possible to find true peace while you’re driving to work, making dinner, or reading to the kids? I asked clients, friends, and my Intuition Newsletter subscribers these questions and received some wonderful answers. I’ve shared five of my favorites below.
I heard from a client last week who had lost her job and was faced with the possibility of losing her home. She said, "I need a miracle!" Well... I happen to believe in miracles. I love what the book A Course in Miracles says, "Miracles are natural. When they do not occur, something has gone wrong." I thought my client could use some miracle thinking to help her turn around her situation. I told her about my three-ingredient recipe for miracles: 1) Keep Your Focus on the Positiver
The national unemployment rate has soared to its highest level in 16 years, offering little encouragement to the 12 million plus Americans who are unemployed. During these difficult economic times, intuition expert and best-selling author Lynn A. Robinson, M.Ed., offers sound advice on how to stay positive when you're out of work. Robinson offers the following tips and techniques: GET CLEAR ON YOUR GOALSr
“When it comes to your money, what you think will direct what you say, what you say will direct what you do, and what you do will create your destiny” — Suze Orman All of us have an inner dialogue that chatters to us during our waking moments. It is constantly judging, perceiving and commenting. It interprets events that happen to us through the filter of our beliefs. Unfortunately for many of us, this inner voice is often very negative or pessimistic. What do you say to yourself about money and your ability to achieve a prosperous life?
I had lunch yesterday in a restaurant near my home. I had taken along a good book to read and was just finishing a cup of coffee when a young women sat down at the table next to me. She was speaking loudly and rapidly making multiple calls on her cell phone, updating her staff, calling her kids, making dinner plans, hair appointments and sales calls. I briefly imagined what it would be like to have that many things on my plate and immediately felt exhausted!
Think of someone you know who leads a successful life. They probably have an enviable aura of calm and peacefulness, yet somehow they seem to sparkle with infectious energy. They enjoy life and they love to share that joy with others.
"We are each responsible for our lives and, more important, the thoughts that create them. If you want your life to be more rewarding, you have to change the way you think." — Oprah Winfrey What you say when you talk to yourself has a huge impact on what happens in your life. The content of your thoughts has tremendous power over your emotions, actions and demeanor. It can be easy to get into bad habits when it comes to your internal dialogue, but choosing your thoughts more consciously can change the shape of your destiny.
Do you know what your goals are but can't seem to make them come true? Is your life going in the direction you'd like it to? It may be time to take some action, any action! As Will Rogers said, "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."
"We are each responsible for our lives and, more important, the thoughts that create them. If you want your life to be more rewarding, you have to change the way you think." — Oprah Winfrey What you say when you talk to yourself has a huge impact on what happens in your life. You create your focus through the power of your thoughts and the images you hold in your mind and emotions. When you begin to choose your thoughts in a more conscious fashion, you can begin to shape your destiny.
The way to get good ideas is to get lots of ideas and throw the bad ones away. — Linus Pauling, winner of Nobel Prizes in both peace and chemistry.
“Serenity now!” When Frank Costanza shouted the words he made famous in the especially hilarious Seinfeld episode, he was seeking immediate peace. It didn’t work, of course, but don’t you wish it was that easy? Unfortunately, it’s not. But you can find time for calm and stillness within the midst of a busy life. And it is possible to find true peace while you’re driving to work, making dinner, or reading to the kids. I asked clients, friends, and my Intuition Newsletter subscribers about this and received some wonderful answers. I’ve shared ten of my favorites below.
"I discovered that people are not really afraid of dying; they're afraid of not ever having lived, not ever having deeply considered their life's higher purpose, and not ever having stepped into that purpose and at least tried to make a difference in this world." — Joseph Jaworskir
“Serenity now!” When Frank Costanza shouted the words he made famous in the especially hilarious Seinfeld episode, he was seeking immediate peace. It didn’t work, of course, but don’t you wish it was that easy? Unfortunately, it’s not. But you can find time for calm and stillness within the midst of a busy life? Is it possible to find true peace while you’re driving to work, making dinner, or reading to the kids? I asked clients, friends, and my Intuition Newsletter subscribers these questions and received some wonderful answers. I’ve shared ten of my favorites below.
You’ve been laid off. Or perhaps your spouse has asked for a divorce. Or your doctor has just informed you that he’s found something he’s “conce ed about.” How do you make wise decisions when your life is turned upside down? How do you find calm, peace and sanity again? Who do you trust when everyone is giving you contradictory advice? How do you determine the choices that will lead to success and not more failure?
Whether you’re an engineer, an accountant, a lawyer or a piano teacher, malaise can set in and leave you questioning what to do next. Where did that life and job you used to love go to?! I believe that if something is boring or draining, it’s your intuition giving you a nudge to say, “Time for something new!” So, how to proceed? Here are my suggestions: 1) Keep Your Focus on What You Enjoy
The dictionary defines it as “quick and ready insight.” It comes from the Latin root, intueri which means to “look within.” I think of intuition as a “compass of the soul” that guides, informs and directs us toward success. It’s a skill we all have. We use it to make successful decisions and choices as well as to stay clear of danger. We’re born with intuition. Perhaps some of us have the ability to tap into it more easily than others. But, like any skill, the more we practice using it, the better we get at it.
We’ve all had those times when we’ve thought and thought about a decision and just can’t seem to land on the right answer. It’s as if we’re so caught up in logic, facts, and data we can’t see the proverbial trees for the forest. During those periods when you feel stuck, listen for I-Mail. It often comes in a word, a phrase, or a sudden insight.
How do you know when it’s the right time to make a change and begin to take the small steps that will hopefully lead you to success and a more positive life? Here are some points to ponder that may help you decide:r