Lynn A. Robinson's Blog, page 24
February 11, 2013
Take A Risk Today!
The rest of us seem to dwell on our past mistakes or perhaps our imagined future ones. We fail to imagine our potential success!
When I think back on the successes in my own life, it’s those times I’ve been scared, but I went ahead anyway. I remember when I first started doing intuitive readings over 25 years ago. I would often sit in my office and cry before a client arrived. I was so afraid I wouldn’t receive any guidance for someone, or worse, I’d be inaccurate! By being willing to hang in there through that painful period and continue to risk, I developed a hugely successful business. I’m so glad I took the risk!
Your intuition will constantly place new ideas in front of you in order to assist you in reaching your goals. Of course, you always have a choice to act on these ideas, or not.
Exercise
I’d like to suggest you take a risk a day in order to expand your comfort zone. Think about the goals or intentions you have in various areas of your life and think of a risk you could take in any of the following areas that are important to you:
Friends: "I'm going to call Jane and ask if she'd like to have coffee with me."
Family: "I'm going to tell my brother I love and forgive him."
Health: "I'm going to make an appointment with the doctor to discuss the symptoms I'm concerned about."
Career: "I'm going to set up a meeting with my boss to discuss my ideas about the department."
Community: "I'm calling Sandy to ask if she'll be my walking partner so I'll commit to a daily walk and she will get out more."
Spirituality: "I'm going to sign up for the prayer retreat at my church."
Write about your choices and feel free to add categories not listed above.
Write down your seven risks in your journal. Before you go to sleep each night, think about the risk you'll be taking tomorrow. Visualize it clearly and rehearse it in your mind. See a successful outcome. Ask God for whatever help you need. "Dear God — Please fill me with courage tomorrow as I ask my boss for a raise. Help me to be articulate and strong. Remind me how powerful and deserving I am. Amen."
What risk are you willing to take today?
February 7, 2013
Divine Intuition: What the Readers Say
As many of you know, I’ve updated the beloved original with over a decade’s worth of new client stories, tips and personal reflections of my own. I’d like to share with you some of the early reactions from readers around the web!
“Outstanding book! I read the 1st Edition and it was my favorite book. I appreciate that the Author decided it was time to update an already very complete book. There are new techniques, new chapters and many new practical and inspiring stories. A new favorite book.”
“Interesting, down to earth text. Author is extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter. I highly recommend this book to all who are interested in having a better life on this planet.”
“I read Divine Intuition and I felt the book was talking to me. You truly inspired me.”
“Divine Intuition touched my soul and changed the way I see myself and the world - thank you!”
“An Amazing Book... Powerful & Relevant! Divine Intuition: Your Inner Guide To Purpose..., is a powerful read that provides techniques and anecdotal stories that are both helpful and inspiring. Most importantly, I found that this book gave me a new perspective as to how to communicate with God, so that I could make better decisions for my present and future life. I would say that this book is a must read for anyone seeking to make a difference in their lives or the lives of others.”
February 4, 2013
Let the Universe Help You!
I was excited about it’s potential and at first, so was she. My intuitive reading indicated this product she was envisioning could be a great success. However, I noticed over the course of the session that she began to talk herself out of it. “I really don’t have the business knowledge.” “What if someone else has a similar idea.” “Maybe I’m thinking too big.”
I’ve noticed this pattern with many people. I believe we do this for two reasons. One is that our intuition often gives us a dream a little too big. We have to grow into it and stretch ourselves! Two is that when a goal is a big one, we need to partner with the Universe to help us achieve it. Many times we can't figure out how to get to where we want to go on our own. I'd like to propose a radical alternative. I don't want you to try to figure out how to reach your goal. Let the Universe help you.
Here's my theory — when you hold a strong desire or goal you send out a vibrational energy that the Universe wants to match. In other words, it wants to help you meet your goal. Your job is to be clear about what you want, to keep your focus off what you don't want, and to take small steps each day based on what you feel excited about. That excitement is your intuition communicating with you. I also want you to visualize, affirm, feel and imagine your successful outcome.
The Universe knows how to make your dream happen. Think it as a kind of Divine Intelligence that has the necessary skills to bring together the exact set of circumstances you need to make your goals a reality. All the logic and intelligence you can muster may not be able to pave the way to this ultimate goal of yours as easily as the Universe can. Let Divine Intelligence do its job and orchestrate all the synchronicities, coincidences and circumstances that need to occur for you to create a life you love.
How could you partner with the Universe today?
January 29, 2013
Feeling Lucky? Divine Intuition Could Be Yours…Free!
Simply go to the entry form here and fill out the simple form. Tell me how your intuition normally interacts with you. Through visions? Words that pop up everywhere? Sounds, dreams, gut feelings, or physical sensations like goose bumps? This contest is run through Facebook, so make sure you’re a fan of my Facebook Page before you enter! The contest ends at 11:59 PM on January 31, 2013, and the winner will be chosen at random.
Good luck!
January 28, 2013
What’s Your Next Right Step?
They each could see the big picture of where they wanted to end up. For one it was a new job. For another, it was a new location. However, both of these clients were stuck in inaction.
Taking action is perhaps the most difficult part of creating the life you want. The Buddha said, "There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth: not going all the way, and not starting." You may need to get a better job. You may feel guided to begin a new business. Your intuition may tell you it’s time for a move to a new location with better opportunities. If you’re like most people, you’ll experience a great deal of uncertainty and fear in this part of the process because it means leaving behind what is known and safe. What you have may not be what you want, but it is something that you know. It’s all too easy to cling to that. However, the Universe will usually have other plans.
Nevertheless, in order to create more of what you want, you will have to take a leap into the unknown. Such a transition often evokes our deepest fears, our oldest wounds. And so this is a time to be gentle with yourself, to treat yourself with loving-kindness. To talk to yourself as you would to your best friend if he or she were going through this change. Speak to yourself gently and trust your own pace and rhythm. Listen to your guidance and take action based on its wisdom. If you are not sure what your guidance is saying, keep asking and take small, slow steps. Ask your inner wisdom, “What’s my next right step?” Be patient. Change often takes time.
January 23, 2013
January 21, 2013
Put Fear In Its Place
It is one of our most basic and useful emotions — and one might say that joy and calm feel all the sweeter after time passed in fear.
Yet for so many of us, fear turns into a dominating force. In its presence we feel panicked or frozen. Many of the questions I receive in my Ask Lynn advice column revolve around banishing fear. The intensity of the emotion can be so overwhelming that it seems to drown out intuition or obscure God’s presence in our lives.
Often I find that the solution is not to “cure” the fear, but to listen to its lessons. Just as intuition signals the right path with pleasant emotions and sensations, fear is its flashing “danger” light. The question is, which kind of fear are you fighting?
When Fear Means Danger
"Unlike any other living creature, humans will sense danger, yet still walk right into it. Women think, 'I've got to be nice. I don't want him to think I'm not nice.' ...There's not another animal in nature that would even consider it." – Gavin de Becker
I mentioned above that fear has its uses, and that certainly applies in the most basic evolutionary sense. Using external cues to sense when danger is near is the ultimate survival instinct. Fans of Oprah will be familiar with her advocacy to honor that gut feeling when a tense situation crosses the line or when someone close does not have the best intentions. The feeling can register as a stomachache, goose bumps, a rush of adrenaline, or just a general sense of being spooked.
Even if the sensation of enclosing peril seems ridiculous or irrational, trust it and get out of there. Whether it’s a date with a new guy, a location that has a bad vibe, or any other seemingly innocuous situation, if you feel that primal fight-or-flight response, trust it. Never squash it down for the sake of politeness and risk your own safety. For more on this type of fear, I recommend this Oprah.com article.
When Fear Means Self-Doubt
“Trust your own instincts. Your mistakes might as well be your own instead of someone else’s.” – Billy Wilder
When fear manifests as sleeplessness, crippling indecision or discomfort in your own skin, you might be battling with self-doubt. Sit quietly with your intuition and trace the source of your fear. If you find negative self-talk, limiting statements, and visions of your humiliations and failures, the root of your fear is your internal critic. There is some work to be done on your confidence to achieve a solution.
Self-image is a complex aspect of our psychology, and a negative one can permeate all facets of life. When someone’s internal dialogue is harsh and unforgiving, that constant cynicism leaks into work, relationships, hobbies, you name it. A fear like this is like a bonfire, throwing sparks and starting countless little fires all over the place. There might be a temptation to treat this type of fear on a case-by-case basis, dealing with the smaller disasters, but they’re just byproducts of the bigger issue.
Facing self-hatred and taking the long journey to self-love is the only solution - and it’s also one of the most meaningful decisions you could ever make. You’ll learn to respect yourself, trust your instincts, and put fear in its place. You’ll value yourself for your strengths and accept that you will make mistakes from time to time. I’ve written a great deal on this topic - explore my blog posts and articles on personal growth here.
When Fear Means Loss of Control
“Always remember, it’s simply not an adventure worth telling if there aren’t any dragons.” – Sarah Ban Breathnach
Nightmares and moments of panic could be your cue that you are struggling with a fear of the unknown. You have probably entered a situation in your life that has stripped you of your sense of control. Other symptoms may be bad luck or silence when you consult your intuition. If you describe your feelings, they may range from feeling numb or adrift to feeling paralyzed or terrified. This type of fear is unnerving, but it’s also the one that is essential to make peace with.
Life is fraught with uncertainty. Those around you can cause chaos — colleagues, friends, family, romantic partners, even strangers. Natural disasters and other crises will occur when you least expect it. There are ups and downs in every life. The key is to turn this type of fear into a friend. Think of it as a warning that you’re nearing the edge of your comfort zone. It’s a reminder that our time is precious, and we should never miss an opportunity to express gratitude and love.
To get some control back, use this exercise when you feel the fear coming on: force yourself to be in the present by focusing on your five senses. Name the sights, sounds, smells, and so on. Concentrating on your immediate surroundings should put the brakes on racing thoughts and put your feet back on solid ground.
A Healthier Relationship with Fear
Fear can be many things: a useful tool, a wake-up call, a growing pain. Yet there is always happiness waiting just beyond it. Navigating fear thoughtfully, armed with intuition, allows for extensive personal development. When you start to feel like a deer in the headlights, choose a course of action. Your internal compass will point the way forward, whether it sends you in the opposite direction to safety, or straight into the heart of fear, bound for adventure and self-discovery. Soon enough, fear may even start to feel like an ally.
Lynn A. Robinson, M.Ed., is a leading expert on the topic of intuition.
Through her work as an intuitive consultant she's helped thousands of people discover their life passion and achieve their goals. Voted “Best Psychic” by Boston Magazine, she’s also a bestselling author whose latest book is Divine Intuition: Your Inner Guide to Purpose, Peace and Prosperity . She’s also the author of LISTEN: Trusting Your Inner Voice in Times of Crisis and Trust Your Gut . She writes a free, highly popular Intuition Newsletter. Her website is http://LynnRobinson.com
Stressed Spelled Backwards is “Desserts!”
Despite my best intentions, the past few months have been anything but! My website was hacked, our furnace died, the car needed an expensive repair, we put our house up for sale having decided to move to a new condo, and my elderly parents have been sick. Oh, and I’m busy promoting my new book, Divine Intuition , that was just published. Whew!
I’m finding that I really have to practice what I preach. I’ve been meditating, praying, exercising, keeping my self-talk positive, and, I confess, eating chocolate! (The healthy kind.)
I’ve always found it interesting to take notice of my thoughts when I feel upset or unsettled. Usually the anxiety or worry or whatever I’m feeling doesn’t emerge out of nowhere. It’s preceded by a thought such as, “What if we don’t get a buyer for our house?” Or, “What if I don’t like the new condo?”
My current practice is to take note of this thought and ask myself if it’s something I need to respond to right now. Usually the answer is “no.” The thought is most often some worry about a possible future event. In all likelihood the situation will NOT manifest and all that worrying will be uselessly expended energy. If the event DOES occur, I trust that I’ll have the inner and outer resources to handle it.
How about you? How do you handle things when your life gets a bit too stressed? I’d love to hear your techniques.
January 15, 2013
January 7, 2013
Feeling Stressed? Slow Down and Breathe
I spent two glorious weeks teaching and seeing clients in Japan which is always fun, but stressful. When I got back to the States my husband and I began the process of down-sizing our home in preparation for a move to a condo in the Spring. Last month, my website was hacked, my car battery died, our furnace needed a new part and left us without heat for two days at the same time as the hot water heater began giving out only cold water. Also, have you ever noticed the the word, “stressed” spelled backwards is “desserts?” Well, I gained five pounds since September. Oh, and I’ve been preparing for a major book launch of Divine Intuition .
On New Year's morning, I was having my customary prayer/chat time with God. All that I could think to say was, “God, I welcome your peace…” I immediately felt embraced by love and heard the words, “Lynn, take a slow day.”
It occurred to me that as a child, I loved to wake up after a huge snow storm and have my mom report, “It’s a SNOW day,” meaning there was no school. However, a “slow day” was an interesting concept! I realized that I had been rushing, hurrying, racing to get everything done. I know better. Hey, I write about this stuff for a living!
I realized that we have so few occasions built into our contemporary lives where slowing down and reflecting occurs. Yet this is where restorative, spiritual change and inner guidance frequently takes place. This sort of time used to be very common. It just naturally happened in the spaces between the events of our lives. We would stroll or ride a bike to work or school. Our lunch hours included both nourishment for our body and a leisurely walk for our souls; a bit of quiet in the middle of the day. There were tranquil moments waiting for the pot to boil, the rain to stop, the casserole to bake in the oven and it no longer happens as frequently or as easily as we all long for. “It” is the natural rhythm of life.
Have you found yourself, like me, getting so caught up in the frustrations of your job, driving your kids to their various after-school programs, making meals, struggling with life, that you forget to ask yourself, “What’s my true purpose here?” Perhaps you’re afraid to ask yourself that question. Dr. Richard D. Dobbins stated it this way, "Until the pain of remaining the same hurts more than the pain of change, most people prefer to remain the same."
I’m making a commitment to have more of those “slow days” that God suggested. I want to make even more time to tune in to my own soul and listen to its wisdom. I invite you, too, to give yourself permission for emotional, physical and spiritual renewal. It’s during those times that you remember what is meaningful. John Wanamaker wrote, “People who cannot find time for recreation are obliged sooner or later to find time for illness.” It’s much more pleasant to take the time to nurture yourself when you’re physically and emotionally healthy.
Begin to create a pace that feels good to you, that feels like life is flowing for you, not hectic and out of control. If you are peaceful and choose to live your life with balance, your life will be peaceful. When you constantly feel tired, cranky and out of sorts, your inner guidance is working overtime to catch your attention. It’s saying, “Warning! Your life is seriously out of balance!” God is providing the course correction for you by cautioning that the path you’re on is leading to energy depletion.
I know I can’t do it all. I’m letting that be okay. Our task is to recognize when our life is out of balance and as quickly as possible to do what we can to nurture ourselves and restore flow and ease. How long do you want to wait to start living "the good life?” Your Wise Inner Being will constantly point to the path that will lead you there.
When you take care of yourself and take time to do what you love, you are in balance. There is time and space for you to once again feel and appreciate the fullness and richness of your life. Allow yourself time for prayer and meditation. It is the one thing you can do that allows you to experience the All-That-Is that is God. It is the way to gain access to all the possible resources of healing guidance for your mind, body and spirit. Taking this time will allow you to be in the flow of the Universe. I’ve discovered that when I do this, my hopes and dreams easily unfold. I know they will for you, too.
