Are Your Prayers Being Answered...

Ok, so I think the Angels are trying to send me a message through the advice I've been giving to others. Is it a coincidence that three people within 24 hours have come to me needing advice about the same subject? Maybe, but not likely. You see, Spirit will communicate messages to you and THROUGH you in this manner. This seems to happen to me quite often. Sometimes, I need reminding of a specific message and so Spirit will send people to me who need help with that same subject. While I'm giving advice, Spirit will put thoughts into my head so that I can help bring clarity to others but at the same time I'm taking in this message for myself. I'm sure you've heard of healers getting healed while healing others. Well, same premise here.

A topic that seems to be the theme of many deep discussions is why some people seem to have easier lives while others struggle to get nowhere. Some may say it's because their prayers aren't being answered.  Others will blame the success of others on luck, but I'm here to tell you that's not the case at all.
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There are those who feel like they struggle with prayer, because they've prayed for a long time but things don't seem to get better for them. They wonder if their prayers are going unanswered. Believe me…I get it, but there just might be an element that's being over looked here. ​

Believe it or not, everybody faces hardships in their life, even if you don't see it. There are days that we all just want to throw our hands up and give up on everything and everyone, so why does your coworker seem to have everything and then some? Well for starters, no two people are alike and neither is how they live their lives, but it's more than that. It's also about the energy we give off and the energy that we attract (Law of Attraction).

Energy is a very powerful thing. What we think, what we do, what we say, and our intentions behind those words (like with prayers) all hold energy. Since everything is made up of energy this shouldn't be a hard concept to grasp, but for many it is.

So why do some people seem to have easier lives than others? HELLO... It's all about their internal energy. Let's take a look at how energy plays an important role in how people attract positive things into their lives and how you may need to make some adjustments in order to do the same.
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• They're not worried about what the other guy has or doesn't have (but yet you are and envy creates negative energy within) 
• They put all their focus on achieving something no matter the risks (you claim you're scared of risks so you stay in your comfort zone. Fear is a form of negative energy and stops you from living life)
• They have set backs but don't focus on them, they stay focused only on the goal (you focus on the setbacks and forget about the goal when things get too rocky) 
• They have a plan but know that they might need to make changes along the way. They might have several backup plans so that they can take another route to their goal (you get frustrated and either drop the whole thing or make another goal that isn't really what you want.  You trick yourself into believing that it's better than the alternative) 
• Because they remain focused on what they could have, they draw in positive energy. They know exactly what they want and work really hard to get it. (Your insecurities create doubt and that only draws in negative energy. Even dwelling on how badly you want something creates more negative energy that blocks your success because in the back of your mind you've created fear that you won't achieve it). 

Do you see how your way of thinking causes negative energy? When you surround yourself with negative energy you attract more of the same, like a huge universal magnet. Now let's look at several things that you can do to bring in more positive energy so that you can start to experience life in a more full-filling way.

1. Surround yourself with positive people - ever notice the difference in how you feel around positive people as opposed to being around grumpy or depressed people? That's because your energetic vibration lowers when being around negative people. Energy is contagious so if you're looking to have more positive experiences in your life then ditch those in your life that view life and everything else in a negative light. Doesn’t mean you don’t care about them or wish them well, but if you’re trying to make a positive change in your life then it’s time to make an upgrade!
2. Believe in yourself - if you don't believe in yourself, why would anyone else? No one can give you the confidence that you need to succeed but you. Success starts with YOU so don't feed into your insecurities. Focus on the positive aspects of who you are and what you do well. Build off of that. If there are things that you feel you need to change, then do so, but take it as an opportunity to grow and add to your worth and not to tear yourself apart.
3. Live in the present - dwelling on the past or what can happen in the future takes you away from what you should be focusing on right now. Planning is important but when it consumes you to the point where you're stagnant it only becomes a hindrance. Take it from me who is a habitual over thinker, focusing on what may or may not be causes unnecessary anxiety. Staying in the present allows you to fully enjoy life and all it’s great unpredictable moments that contribute to who you are. Life is short and the last thing you want to do is look back with regrets of opportunities lost and milestones missed because you were too unaware to see what was right in front of you.
4. Start each day with positivity - whether that's with meditation, prayer, affirmations, exercise, taking a walk in nature, listening to music, or drinking a cup of herbal tea; you should start each day in a way that makes you feel good not only about yourself but life in general. Take this time to clear the clutter in your mind. Think about all the things and people in your life that you are most grateful for. If you're looking for affirmations click here for some great examples and don't be afraid to create your own. Affirmations only work if they mean something to you.
5. Have a clear idea of what you want and visualize success often - it's not enough to simply want something, you need to live as if this is what's going to come to pass. Feel it in every fiber of your being. Take a few minutes to sit still with your eyes closed, clear your mind, take a few deep breaths and start to take yourself to what life would look like if you were to reach your goal(s). How do you feel not that you have it? What have you learned from this process? What did you enjoy the most in achieving your goal(s)? How can you help others do the same? Visualize all these things as if this is your reality. The more you put yourself in this reality, the more positive energy you're breathing into this becoming true.
6. Stop overthinking everything - you can't control all aspects of your life so focusing on things you can't control is counterproductive. Accept what you can't control and find a work around. I've learned that once you sit down and say "ok this really sucks but there's nothing I can do about it", you'll let go of the anger, frustration and anxiety. Now you can clearly figure out some “Plan B” options so that you aren't at a standstill. Overthinking is one of the easiest ways to suck out your positivity so DON'T DO IT AND KEEP MOVING FORWARD!
7. Find the good in everything and everyone - nothing is all good or all bad, there is a little bit of both in everything so knowing that and finding out what that is, in all that you encounter will help you keep your focus on the bigger picture.  When the dust clears you'll notice that even during stressful times, there was some lesson you learned or a cosmic kick in the pants that took you out of your comfort zone allowing you to grow or make a change in some beneficial way. We often focus on the negative in situations just to discover later on that it all worked out, so why not focus on all the possible good outcomes instead of wasting your time on the bad? It's quite often that when everything is said and done the situation wasn't as bad as we were making it out to be. And as far as people, you won't agree with everything and everyone but try to find some common ground. Take a step back just to visualize all the possible events in that person's life that lead them to this type of behavior. It doesn't excuse the bad things that people do, but if you realize that the person's upbringing, beliefs and circumstances helped shape them, then you'll remember that we all started off as innocent children. There is Light in us ALL.
8. Know that people create their own luck - they do this by working hard, taking risks, studying, making many sacrifices, reading the processes of others, and finding ways to grow and develop. Not that those who consider themselves unlucky don't do those things but there's one word that seems to be ignored at all costs. RISKS!!! Without risk, there's no reward (take it from someone who has a finance background). Staying in your comfort zone and awaiting something big to come to you, is unrealistic. You need to go out there and make moves for yourself. Recently I was looking back on how as a young adult I got whatever I set my mind on getting. Well that was because I was ok with taking risks and because I loved to prove to myself that I could achieve something. There’s nothing like the feeling of achievement (don’t you wish they could bottle that stuff up and sell it as a body spray). It was only until I decided that I was comfortable with life, that I started to became fearful of risks. When that happened I lost a part of myself and cue in the anxiety. I let anxiety rule my life for a while but not anymore, this website was a sucker punch to my anxiety. “So take that!!!” I’m stepping out, taking risks and my life will be better off for it.
9. Accept that things get rough at times - there will always be setbacks in life but if you stay focused on your goal(s) you'll be able to learn from those setbacks. I know everyone handles things differently but we can all learn how to roll with the punches better. Shit gets deep sometimes, but allowing it to consume you to the point where it affects who you are as a person is not good. I get it, I used to be that way as well but I’ve learned that sometimes you can’t control everything but you CAN control how you react to it. Are you going to sit there and accept defeat or are you going to fight like the bad ass you are and turn the situation around like you have the ability of doing? Ok maybe you wanted option A, but it’s not working out. You can either sit there helpless, or you can decide that although not ideal, option b or even option z has potential to get you closer to your goal. Would you rather have nothing or would you rather have something that got you further then you were before? Sometimes you have to see things for what they truly are. If another road still gets you further then the starting line, isn’t it still taking you in the right direction?
10. Truly believe that you have something to offer the world - you have a purpose on this planet and that purpose will not only help you and your loved ones but others as well. No matter how small you may feel, that's HUGE when you think about it. You have the ability and power to make a difference. Don’t let this overwhelm you though. If you think you’re not living up to your potential because you aren’t where you think you should be, just know that you’re being prepared for that “aha’ moment when it all makes sense. You’re learning the tools you need so when you actually figure things out, you can jump into action stronger and wiser. Whether it’s being a doctor or being someone that many can confide in, that’s a purpose and a needed one at that. Take a look at your life and figure out what you’re good at that could be of service to others. Maybe you got really sick and through that process you learned how to eat healthier and take the right dietary supplements. You never thought about it before but now it’s a passion of yours so you decide that you want to become a nutritional consultant for those going through the same thing. Helping people eat healthier foods and live longer is a great purpose. Not to mention you’ll be there to motivate them through the tough times because you’ve been there and overcame it. Or maybe you went through a bout of depression that was so severe that you went to see a professional to help you cope. This professional was so good that it changed your whole life and now you’ve decided to dedicate your life to helping others overcome depression (and anxiety) without the use of meds. These are just two examples of finding your life purpose by chance (or is it).
11. Remain grateful and always humble - nothing is ever promised to us so always remain grateful for what you have and the many lessons you have learned along the way. Negatives come and go but it’s the positives that can stay a life time although never really appreciated. When someone asks you how you’re doing, what’s the first thing you tell them? Do you (a) tell them all the great things in your life first or (b) start off with all that’s bad in your life? Take some time to think, but I’m going to put my psychic hat on for a second and guess that it’s option (b). Far too often we focus on the negative in life. Is it because we want others to pity us or do we want them to give us a pass on our short comings? Only you can answer that, but the more you focus on the positive aspects of your life, the more positive energy you’ll attract. You’re also telling the universal powers that be, that you are grateful for your many blessings. On the flip side be careful not to brag about all the wonderful things in your life. The last thing you want to do is rub your “good luck” in someone’s face when they aren’t having a good go of things. There must be a healthy balanced maintained at all times. Be grateful but also be humble and know that you are blessed to have what you have when you have it because it didn’t have to be so.
12. Don't listen to naysayers - dwelling on criticism from others allows negativity to slowly poison your mind to the point where your mind is no longer your own. Everybody has a right to their opinion but that opinion doesn't have to affect your happiness. Consider these two factors when faced with criticism: Is this constructive or destructive criticism and who is the source of this criticism? Not all criticism is bad and you should know that, especially if you’re allowing it to affect your happiness and progress. Let’s say you hear some discouraging remarks about a project. First consider if the remarks were made to help you correct something or if they were made just to put you and your efforts down? Although your ego may be bruised either way, the first was done with good intentions and the other was NOT. Now let’s consider the source. Was this a person who cares about you and wants to make sure you succeed or is it someone that has no connection to you and would like to see you fail for whatever reason? Is this person genuinely nice or are they usually known to be not so nice? Is this person a respectable expert in the field or are they an unknowledgeable spectator? Consider the source and their track record. If the source seems to be the later of all of these, then I wouldn’t put too much energy into what they have to say. Their main objective is put you down for self-satisfaction, so what they have to say carries no weight. PERIOD!
13. Listen to your heart and not your head - understand that the mind can steer you wrong, but your heart never will. Believe it or not, but most spiritual people started off as very logical thinking people. We needed to have proof in order to believe something was true. Most psychics and mediums that I know are still skeptical (not because we don’t believe but because we want to make absolutely sure that what we pass on is accurate), but there’s one thing we’ve learned to act on and it’s the heart. You see when people listen to the head and not the heart, you’re allowing your ego to dictate what’s best for you. The ego is only concerned with how you’ll benefit initially from something. The ego cares about little else. The heart on the other hand, takes everything into consideration. How will you feel, will this affect others, will this success last or will there be repercussions, is this really for your highest and greatest good? The heart (chakra) is also the place where we get our divine guidance. It is through the heart area that we receive healings, messages, ideas, love, and discover our divine purpose. I’m not saying that the head isn’t capable of great ideas, but it’s the heart that will make sure those ideas are beneficial to all concerned.
14. Take time out to be creative and child-like - No one can be serious all the time so taking time out to enjoy life will help you remain positive when stressful moments arise. Being creative and enjoying life actually raises your vibration which then brings in more positive energy. There’s a dual purpose here. It also gives your mind a needed break so when you do go back at it, ideas will flow more freely. We cannot be fully productive when constantly stressed so you’re actually doing yourself a disservice. Children have the best creative minds and it’s because they allow time for fun. Here are some things we can all learn from children: sing and dance when no one’s looking, spend more time outdoors, do creative projects, play dress up (whatever that means to you), laugh more, watch cartoons, draw, paint or color, hang out with friends, play more games, do more of what makes you happy and most importantly don’t be consumed with what others think about you.
15. Help others along the way - another way to bring in positive energy, is to be of service to others. Share your processes, your hardships and how you overcame them so that you can help support and motivate others. The more you can give, the more you'll receive and best of all, you’ll feel good about yourself. This further builds your confidence because now you're the expert that others want to learn from. You have something powerful to share and genuinely want to help others succeed as well. It’s a tremendously great feeling, knowing that you were able to help someone in need.​
16. Start listening to your intuition more -  listening to your intuition will give you ALL the answers you need. Do you ever get a gut feeling that you should or shouldn’t do something, but you didn’t listen to it, only to discover that you should have? Well that’s your intuition. It’s the tiny voice or “gut feeling” that lets us know when something is right or wrong for us. The more you listen to it, the louder and stronger it gets. It’s what psychic abilities are founded on. We are all built with intuition to guide us. Those who listen to their intuition live a more fulfilling life, where as those who do not listen to it seem to live a life filled with could’ve, would’ve, should’ve. They had opportunities to have better but for whatever reason they passed on it. One has more control over their life then one would think.

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​No one person has more luck than another. It’s all a matter of each individual’s circumstances and the energy that they send out and attract. Focus more on the positives in your life and less about what others have or don’t have. Remember, life is a series of choices and lessons learned from those choices. If you can trust, believe and then completely let go, you’ll allow yourself to attract a life full of abundance. 

Many Blessings,