I’m starting a new feature here on Practically Intuitive called “Ask an intuitive” and here’s what it’s all about:
** Might there be something in your life where you can use a bit of guidance from the Universe?
** Do you have a question about how this intuitive stuff all works?
** Want to know the winning lottery numbers for tomorrow? (hah I wish! We’d all be rich!)
Well, here’s your chance to ask me any question (just one, please) and I’ll answer with whatever quick intuitive insights I get right below. You can share as much or as little detail about your question as you feel comfortable given that both the question and the response are public.
I’m hoping to make this a regular feature if people are interested in it. I love the idea of doing little quickies like this as a way to thank you guys for reading and following along.
Oh, and have you signed up for my monthly newsletter yet? It’s a bit late for this month so I’m doing something extra special – one subscriber drawn at random will win a free email reading (a $75 value). What are you waiting for? *YOU* could be the lucky winner! Sign up over there at the top right and join in the fun. (And I promise not to send you a bizillion emails – just one a month with an extra thrown in now and again when I’ve got something really cool to offer.)
Let’s get to the questions – tossing the ball over to you. Ask me anything!
(Edited to add: Great response, you guys! Thanks so much for being willing to put yourself out there. I’m going to keep comments open until Thursday at midnight so people have a chance to get their questions in.)
I hate where I live – it was my husband's choice. 2 years of being depressed has worn me down and left me in total despair. Is there any chance we will be able to leave here soon? I have to get away from here – one way or another.
Hi Grace,
Thanks for being the brave first person to ask a question! 🙂
Here's what I'm getting about your question: there's something there that remains unfinished for you – did you join in a group or something and it didn't work out? There's unfinished business holding you down. Look at what you started but left in the middle of and there's your answer. Close that out and the energy will shift radically and I think you'll be amazed at what happens. But you have to look closely at what is left unfinished.
Hope that helps!
Thanks for trying but no –
Oh rats. Well, I can only share what I get, Thanks for asking, though!
Brilliant idea, Lisa!
Here's my question:
Today, my horoscope said that there were many teachers around me, eager to guide me. Then, this evening, I became very aware (I'm sure you know what I mean) when a song began playing called, "Misguided Angels." I am trying to understand what this means. I suspect that it's something about how I've changed, and my angels want to change their guidance. Can you help?
Love, Jody
Hey Jody,
This song represents all that has come before – when you (not your angels) *might* have been misguided. The fact that you are questioning this means you are ready for new shifts and lessons. All is well – and they thank you for noticing. Be ready for the next shift, though! It's gonna be a doozy! (But in a good way.)
I feel so silly about my question. It's regarding boys.
I'm still really interested in/attracted to one of my ex-boyfriends (he'll probably never see this, so, it's Robbie–and if he does see this… well now he knows! haha_ I've been pursuing a date type thing but we haven't been able to work out a time. Should I keep pursuing things here, or is all hope lost?
He really helped me through stuff with Lauren, and like he was always there for me…. but I definitely have gotten a vibe that he doesn't want to give me a second chance (hopefully it's low self-esteem talking though), but I don't really blame him since I AM the one who broke things off before…
Christine,
There is definitely a chance there but you have to indicate HOW things have changed with you. It's not enough to say it – he needs to see it. He cares for you a great deal so no worries on the low self-esteem thing – it's more that he's afraid to stick his neck out there again. What actions can you take that will back up your words? That's what he needs to feel "safe" again.
Keep at it. There's good potential there.
Fern is a friend with a very different background who asked me to help develop a business idea with the idea that we would be partners in the business. A part of me wonders whether I would be devoting too much time to help her and find that I really don't have a place in the ongoing business or interest in it.
What do you pick up? Would it be beneficial to me to work with her on this idea?
Thanks!
Hi Ellen,
I got a big NO on working with her as soon as I read your first sentence. Then I see that you are feeling very hesitant yourself so both those things tell me that you might want to take a pass on working on this project. It doesn't feel to me that there's much in it for your growth, unfortunately. I'd go with your intuitive sense that it's not a good fit for you.
Thanks for asking!
Thank you, Lisa.
The way I even phrased the question showed my hesitancy. You're right. Gracias.
For some months now, almost whenever i look at a digital clock the numbers are either a palindrome, the same, or a series. Because it happens so often, I kind of laugh and acknowledge my guides with a "Hi Guys!". Should I be looking for a deeper significance? Do I keep missing the point? Inquiring (and bemused) minds want to know.
Welcome, Shirley!
You are totally on track – your Guides are sending you some big reminders that they are hanging around with you in a much fuller way now than ever before. (11:11 is my "hello" from the Guides. I get it all the time!)
One thing I'm picking up on is how much more conscious you are now since even this time last year. The messages you're getting are showing just how much you've grown as a spiritual being. Like Jody, above, I'm also getting that big things are in the wings for you. Big good things – so keep noticing the numbers and silently ask them to show you the next step. Now that they have your attention, you''ll see it pretty clearly.
PS: Your intuitive sense was right on. Good work!
Thank you , Lisa, for the interpretation, which I had subtly misunderstood. This was a VERY helpful and generous offer for you to make on your blog — If you keep it up, I fear you will be inundated!
Great idea!
Can I ask a "stupid boys question" too?:)
I feel attracted to a guy, and I can't even logically understand why I'm so attracted to him, it's a bit irrational…
He didn't seem to be interested in me at first, but now it seems like something is changing. Or maybe it's just my imagination. He knows I have a boyfriend, which complicates things.
Is he attracted to me too? Or am I just imagining things? What's the point of having him in my life? Am I supposed to just forget about it? or is there any hope?
Thanks!
Hi Lena,
What popped into my head last night as I read your question and again today as I am answering is this: what signals are you sending out? It feels to me as if you have one foot in and one foot out of your current relationship and it's possible this is causing confusion on this gentleman's part. You are being called to decide what you want and/or need and if your current relationship fulfills that. Until YOU are clear about what you want, all you will get are mixed messages and doubt from this man whose is mirroring that behavior for you.
If it's not too late to hop in on this one…
I've been carving my tiny little spot in art for a few years now, have taken what I thought were the "right" steps and started doing conventions 2 years ago with pretty dismal results (both in sales and connections). I've got one coming up next month and I'm just trying to figure out if scheduling any appearances (looking into 2011) will be worth it or it sticking closer to home is better, if it's just my timing is off (too soon?) or if I took a wrong turn.
Scraps, so nice you jumped in and asked a question!
Andrea Hess would say that if results don't show up pretty quickly, then what you are doing isn't aligned with your path. What I got while reading your question is that you need to go inside yourself and listen to what your intuition is saying to you about this. When you wrote about taking the "right steps", I got that you aren't hearing the steps that are right FOR YOU. They may be "right" for someone else but they're not working for what you want.
The question becomes "how can I bring this work more into alignment with who I am right now?". I suggest you take a moment, place your hand on your heart and ask that question of yourself. Whatever comes through – in your mind, in your body – however it comes – take it and see what you can do with it. If you are guided to have a show in a place where you wouldn't have normally had one, definitely go for it.
Once you listen inside and start acting on your own inner guidance, things will start to flow. The Universe has a lovely feedback mechanism – ask, listen and act. You'll know pretty quickly which way to go.
Hope that helps!
It does… though not in the way I thought it would/wanted it to. (But, then, isn't that usually the way?)
The question becomes… is right on the money. And, too, I need to check in and figure out if I'm the same me I was when I made some of these goals and if that's not a big flashing clue into why it feels like wearing a shirt that doesn't fit.
Thank you.
Lisa, feeling overwelmed at work and not enough time to breathe these days. Any suggestions or directions?
Becky,
What are you running from? What don't you want to deal with now? You are creating the overwhelm yourself because you can say NO at any time. So, if you understand that what's showing up is of your very own creation (perhaps not consciously), then you also understand that you can shift in a way where you do have time and room to breathe. Bottom line: what's the overwhelm masking? Go to that place and ask yourself that question and be open to what comes through.
(Love ya)
I'm in the process of building a photography business. Although I know I'm not wasting my time, because I'm having fun, I would like to know if my business will take off – will I become a successful, fulltime, professional photographer? Thanks!!!!
Kimberly,
I got a big big YES on that question. Your passion is truly there and I don't see any blocks in the way. In fact, I'm getting a picture of a super highway so it's wide open – you can go anywhere. – (Your Guides said "Tell her to run with it because it's in her heart and how she will touch a greater audience that she reaches now. All lights are GREEN." )
Nice, eh?
Thanks so very much. I'm all smiles. I have to admit that I'm having a blast.
HI Lisa! I've been getting signs lately about PASSION. which is funny because i feel empty of that emotion…i think my guides are trying to light a fire under me. they also told me today to Laugh at my Demons! (oh have i been laughing today.) So my question is – what is my next step with getting a fire under my passion again – be it yoga and/or my husband. Thank you!! Thank you! Thank you!!
Hi Christine,
You are buried under a mountain of drudgery and there's no joy for you right now. You're not getting any needs met and it all just feels very heavy to me. Yet, there's a lightness to your words that makes me feel almost like I'm flying. I find that juxtaposition interesting – drudgery on one hand, lightness on the other. My guess? Your energy is not balanced – do you see how the two feelings are complete opposites? That says to me you are swinging from one pole to the other.
Perhaps you can ask your Guides to assist you in finding balance. For you, that is very hard (the balance, not the asking). BUT! You must *act* on what options resonate with you. Pick just one and try it for a specified period of time.
Learning to be in balance and not swing from one end to the other is a life-long lesson for you. Each step you take brings you closer to where you want to be. Just take one step now, Miss Turtle. 🙂
i am beginning to see there really hasn't been joy in the past 4 years. i've been walking on eggshells again and i am tired of the cracks it leaves in my feet. I have been taking my drops pretty regularly mon-fri at work. i am just about ready to re-order – ALL of them :-). i probably sound a bit up beat – because i am enjoying peace and quite.. he is away for the night. where i am not exactly sure. i did do yoga today – which made me feel good! i'll ask them how i can find balance. (i know acting on what they give is the hard part.) thank you 🙂 hugs ,…. ME
Have a few minutes and I thought about my question and tried to hone it in. My blood sugars are getting close to normal between 103-106 every check now…I really want them to go down below 96 and stay there….I am wanting to figure out what I need to do next to accomplish this goal? I do not feel cutting out the fruit is a good solution, and I have a 1 month job so I do not feel I can add more exercise right now. What message do you get?
Hi Patricia! I'm always glad to see you here.
Right now I'm getting that you are on the right track and that nothing needs to be changed for you to bring down your levels bit by bit. You're going to be in a holding pattern for just a bit as your body works to adjust to this new shift. A plateau, if you will. Continue to do what you are doing and as your body makes some shifts, the level will go down a bit. Be mindful of causing yourself too much angst and stress about getting to this particular number. Listen to where your body feels good and go to that number.
Your Guides just said "Yes, please listen to your body and you will know exactly where it needs to be and how to get there. Let that process NOT cause you stress, please."
Thank you Lisa…I am grateful for your reply, I believe I was trying to figure out how to squeeze this in with the job. Not stressed just trying not to let go of all the healing that has been accomplished. I feel on the right track actually.
I do not believe I am stuck on that number, except that the medical records will drop the idea that I am diabetic and that will help me in the future with premiums and medicare and those things. I do not believe I am diabetic and have said so for years….now that I am healing the liver I feel on the right track….and if I go below 96 that idea will just fall away for the Drs too…They seem stuck on that idea is my perception.
Lisa,
I almost wrote you DESPERATELY last night, about why, why, why there has been so much falling in my life. When I returned to my farmhouse last night, an antique mirror belonging to my grandmother had crashed off its hooks. I think it's going to be able to be fixed, as is the antique table beneath it, and MAYBE the antique light fixture, but of course it'll cost big bucks. I've figured out that the nails my boyfriend used weren't long enough, but I also believe — as I'm sure you can understand — that there is the meaning and then there's the MEANING. Ya know?
Anyway, I'm a lot less desperate, but I have a sensation about what this may concern and I was wondering if you might be able to hone in on a word or two for guidance? I don't want to be a nuisance, but it was really upsetting. At the same time, the actual mirror didn't break! Weird!
Love, Jody