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This summer we have all gone through some incredible changes in our lives, inside and out. If you could look at who you were at the beginning of the summer and compare that to who you are now, you would notice that your integrity has increased because of those changes. What you were once willing to put up with, you no longer have the time or energy for, and because of this the quality of your life has increased tremendously. You have gained strength in knowing what you want and what nurtures you. Now the key is to be able to maintain that strength while walking your path, no matter who or what presents itself. The month of October will be about maintaining your concentration, strength, and integrity while continuing down your path. Holding on to that absolute focus and knowing what you want out of life is a powerful synergy! Complete depth of focus — I like the way that sounds and feels! Onward and upward, big time! The universe has closed all doors, but I don't see any new ones opening. I don’t see any doors at all, for that matter! I do what I can, but sometimes I get so tired of dealing with people and their incompetence. I’m always helping others rectify their problems, which consumes my time and diverts my energy. Don't get me wrong, I'm not depressed or judging. I understand the energetics of interacting with others. I just want to get on with what I came here to do. I know I am only halfway through. It just seems I've been waiting so long for more in my life. I still haven't gotten clear direction on where to go next or what to do next. It feels like I am in a holding pattern. Can you give me a glimmer of hope? Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Soon? Thanks! —Wanting more From my own personal experience, and from working with the other side, I have learned that life here and on the other side is simply about lessons, learning, and growth, with lots of fun in between to bring release. If the universe is giving you situations that feel more amplified than usual, try looking at this as a gift. I know my clients love it when I say that! You feel you haven’t been clearly shown where to go next in life. On top of that, recent interactions are feeling a bit frustrating for you. That’s what I mean when I say your situation feels "amplified." The universe has handed you a situation you cannot ignore so that you will look at it. If life wasn’t so amplified, you might not look. We are all like that. This is the gift I am referring to. You now get to choose to view life (and your current situation) from another angle — hopefully, from a higher place. Instead of seeing the negative, you may want to use your intuition to see the positive as well, the bigger picture. When you are stuck in your patterns, you are essentially living from your mind, because patterns exist in your mind. Bringing your intuition into the picture will make your choices easier because using intuition brings more options. Life will seem less negative. When I look at the planet as a whole right now, I see a lot of negativity. That is an easy one to see. Now take a step back and view life through your intuition. When you look beyond the negative, you will see the positive. The higher choice becomes clearer. I have such incredible faith in this planet right now. We are headed into an amazing time — just watch! What do I need to do to lose 50lbs and break a life long attachment to food? —Longing for Lightness Anything that affects the body physically, even gaining weight, has its origin in the emotions. Emotions stem from patterns, and patterns live in the mind. Any diet can work up to a point, but you will need to go back to the root pattern to achieve a lasting effect. For most people, that means going back to childhood, and that is where I need to go with you. First, I feel so much sadness around you when I go back to childhood, around the age of three or four. You feel so alone to me, even though I see that you are not alone. The pattern I am looking at has to do with your relationship to Mom. When I speak about childhood, I am speaking about how you perceived life at that time. Everyone has their own perception of a given situation. I sense that you felt responsible for Mom as a child. Because you are sensitive, you required more nurturing than Mom was capable of. This isn’t good or bad, because in order to learn certain lessons in life, you need to have the perfect teacher. When I look at you in your life today, I see that you put out a lot of energy toward other people, just as you did when you were a child. You feel responsible for people and their actions, and don’t always consider yourself. Please do your best to determine what truly nurtures you. You will probably notice that you think of others first and forget about yourself. Knowing what nurtures you and acting on that brings you into your life. You’ll have the choice to include yourself in your life in a higher way. I do see that you know how to lose weight. You just need to find the things you like to do so the weight loss will stick. Essentially, you’re learning how to nurture yourself from the inside instead of looking for nurturing from your outside environment. You’re beginning to move to a higher place within your pattern. You don’t ever really let go of patterns; you move to the lighter side of them. Change your daily habits, and you will begin to lose weight in a lasting way. I know you can do it; that’s why it’s coming up for you so strongly right now! Deborah Ilg, Intuitive Artist, uses her gift of intuition as a professional spiritual counselor and energy worker. Her practice is based in Seattle, and she offers both phone and office sessions. You may also hear her radio show on 96.5 FM, The Point’s Breakfast Club, the first Wednesday of every month. To contact Deborah, e-mail <guidance@intuitiveartist.com> or call (206) 985-6601. |
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