Patricia – Isn’t it funny how easily “should” can creep into our vocabulary? I love the ccomment that “fear is always about the future.” So true!

Blessings,
Andrea

Tom – Oh, I think creating forgetfulness is one of the ego’s favorite tricks! Remembering is a function of the mind, of which the ego has been firmly in control for most of us. It’s amazing how we can “forget” these little practices. It’s not reluctance of your true Self. It’s reluctance at the ego-level. The ego knows that if you ask for guidance, it will have less say because it has to move over and make room for your Higher Self!

Deb – It takes vigilance, it really does! Every once in a while, I still catch myself trying to “figure something out” and recognize that I could just ASK. Old habits die hard, right?

Blessings,
Andrea

I completely agree about the free will and choice aspect of things. We need to be aware of our soul purpose and committed to it, which allows other facets of our life to fall into proper relationship with it. I keep trying to get more graceful about it but have my own equivalent of your coffee moment from time to time, ha!

Lexi

KL – I agree … somewhat! I always think the idea of “handing our lives over” to God, JC, Spirit, etc. is a little bit dangerous. There’s a fine line between appropriate surrender and abdicating responsibility. Our will is still done. We’re still creating, even if we say “Whatever Spirit thinks is best for me, I don’t care what it looks like.” We may well receive something we don’t greatly care about … since that’s what we requested!

It’s like getting into a cab and telling the driver – take me “somewhere, whatever you think is best.” We’re probably just going around in circles. Or life just happens “to” us. On the other hand, we can tell the driver “I want to go to point XYZ, by whichever route you feel is best.” Then we are practicing appropriate surrender, because we’re letting go of the “how” of getting there.

Akemi – That is exactly the kind of thing you can get assistance around! It’s so funny how we don’t always think of asking for help for the “mundane” or “little” things in life – but that’s where life happens, right?

Rose-Anne – awesome story! I’m thrilled you asked and listened, and received great guidance. Fantastic, isn’t it? Thank you again for the opportunity! I’m going to post it here this weekend.

Blessings,
Andrea

So the next morning I did some research online for some natural anti-inflammatory foods and garlic and onion were tops on the list. And broccoli provides a big shot of vitamin C which is very important for his immune system.

So it really does work. Ask. Listen. And then take action (or let your spirit guide take action as your in your coffee incident). They are here to help us when we are open to receiving the information.

Thanks for the tip on the radio show the other day, Andrea! I hope others get some time to listen in. I’ve had a few people comment already that they loved your advice!