Sit back and RELAX....your life is waiting

“Sometimes we don’t always get what we want…but we get what we NEED”. 

These words rang true this past weekend when I heard them.  I find such truth in this statement.  I just had to write my thoughts down.

We often spend so much time focused on what we want and completely stress out when whatever that happens to be doesn’t come to fruition…but why?  Because we rarely can just relax and live in a moment--many of us are not programmed that way.  I'll admit it: I am not programmed that way.  Often times if we look back we realize that our lives may just in fact be providing us what we need-but we may be oblivious to this at the time.  Sometimes our struggles are really to help us get to the other side of the hurdle. Perhaps the universe is gently nudging us toward the path where we are meant to be.  When we think we really want a different path—the universe puts up obstacles and road blocks—causing us stress because we fight against it out of want for something else.  But how many times do we look back and see that things all had a way of working out for the best? Think about it.

Now BELIEVE me—there are plenty of things I want such as Jennifer Aniston’s body, to hold a winning lottery ticket, an extra couple hours of sleep, and while I'm dreaming...a MAID! But I don’t need any of those things (except the maid) because I when I look at my life right now—I really do have all I need for this point in time.  It may not be ideal or easy, but it is enough and for that I am thankful. 

So why am I writing about this you ask me? A couple reasons…one reason is for me and one for all of you. 

I feel like lately there are so many signs coming my way where I know that I am being nudged.  I have decided to try to go with the flow a little more and trust that my path is ahead of me.  I am embracing the relationships that I am forming, the conversations I am having, and am open to the possibilities that I am experiencing.  I am trying not to worry so much about the logistics of it all—but enjoying the moment and possibility that may be ahead.  Truly I am –I am allowing myself to be excited about my potential path, but also remaining grounded and trusting things will work out as they are supposed to.  That’s me. 

Now let’s talk about you…. so often I try to get the point across to you (yes I may in fact be talking to YOU) to sit back and wait and let your life just have the ability to unfold naturally—things happen for a reason and as they are supposed to—but very rarely does someone take this advice. Instead they keep pushing for something that they don’t realize they don’t really need.  Sometimes we think we are so alone—we try to grasp so hard and hold onto whatever we can.  We think that we will always be alone if we lose that grasp. Why can’t you meet that special someone that is going to take your breath away? Why can you have the job that you always wanted that is going to be the key to financial freedom?  Why? Because you don’t need that yet in your life—and you have to trust it.  More importantly you have to trust yourself and what is around the corner.  Maybe something bigger and better is yet to come—or maybe you are exactly where you need to be. Trust it. Trust yourself.

Life is our teacher and there are many lessons to be learned—some of us sail right on through while some of us hit bumps in the road.  I think those bumps just make our lives richer and our character more robust and versatile.  As long as we can see the positive in all we do, for the moment we are in—we are better for it.  Just be happy. Just be you. Sit back and just live in YOUR moment.

And if you happen to know a maid—send them my way…

xo

~Gina

The NEW ME….is still in question…

Where have I been?....that is the question a very dear friend of mine asked when we met for dinner a month ago.  She just asked me why I haven’t blogged lately—I was shocked.  I didn’t think anyone read this—never mind check back to see if I have written anything.  I promised her I would get back into it—so here I am. Welcome back to me—and maybe to my one friend if she hasn’t given up on me yet….

I do admit, It has been quite some time since my last blog—I apologize—I have no excuses.  I just didn’t think anyone was really paying any attention so for the last few (ok so it’s been more than a few) months I have taken a hiatus.  So I have asked myself—Does it really matter if anyone is following this or reading this?  No-not really.  What should matter is that once I write whatever randoms are in my head—if I feel better for it (and maybe my friend too) then my job here is done.  So what can I talk about? How do I jump back into this? I am not a blogger—I just am not,  but I do have thoughts that are always in my head—some more structured than random—so I will start there.  How about I cover where I have been and we will go from there? Ok….

I have been feeling like I am having an identity crisis.  Yep…this is going to be heavy I guess—so much for the light random thoughts—Not a bad crisis—but more trying to define who I am.  Everyone knows I am a wife, and mom, and working woman—but people are shocked a bit when they find out I lead a double life—that I am intuitive—and I am only 34 (well I will be in 15 more days but who’s counting? Me.)  I shy away from telling folks this because I am afraid of the labels when I should embrace them—but I don’t want to be known as “the card reader”  or the “psychic” or “my intuitive friend”—I just want to be known as me—but I know that’s not enough for the world—who seems to be banging on the door lately because it just may be ready for me.  I am upon some special times ahead, I can feel it and I better figure this one out quick.

So that’s where I have been—stuck—in limbo for the past months—trying to figure it all out while holding up the status quo of my “normal” life.  I can tell everyone else what they should do with theirs—but not myself—I have to feel it—and when I say that I don’t want to be labeled—I mean it—I don’t want to be labeled.  So I am thinking of some new tricks.  Trying to figure out what my niche is—and guess what? It IS NOT cards—it’s not—I don’t need them but I am afraid to put that out there—guess what?  I just did!!!  I can never be my own Queen of Hearts until I do that—I need to feel more in line with who I am—so who am I?  I am the person my friends call when they need advice-love advice, family advice, work advice—I am the person someone from across the country calls for guidance with relationships, friendships, work.  I am the one they think of when they are in the middle of a crisis or the peak of some great news.  It all gets shared with me--to help them with the next step.  The common thread—I give advice—pretty darn good advice—and people LISTEN to me—and it WORKS—because I feel it in the pit of my being—I am intuitive—ok we've got that one established.  So what am I supposed to do with it?  I am thinking I am going to start an intuitive advice column or blog-radio show? Who knows? I am open for suggestion and open to creating those possibilities…until then—don’t you dare call me a card reader J…

Hey Soul Sister...

Hey Henry…

On the eve of my sister’s birthday I think it only appropriate to give her a shout out.  If anyone ever was truly a Queen of Hearts-it’s my sister Michele.  Really. Honestly. Without a doubt.  I could go into my Matron of Honor speech all over again but I will spare those of you that have already heard it.   You may ask…Who is Henry? Remember that song “There’s a hole in the bucket, Dear Lila, Dear Lila…there’s a hole in the bucket Dear Lila a hole…well fix it Dear Henry…” ---well whether you think I am completely off of my rocker or if you actually know the tune---this is something that we used to sing together and just laugh about together—one of those random sisterly memories we both have...that at the time you don’t realize that they are going to stick with you for a lifetime.  This is one of those memories for me—among others that if I put them into writing my sister would have my head so I will just keep them there for safe keeping. 

I have so many of those memories—and appreciate more than I could even put into words having Michele to journey through life with.  And it has been quite the journey indeed.  She is my best friend.  It is hard to believe that last year at this time she just got engaged a couple days before her birthday-and now she is already married…what an amazing year we all shared with her.  I couldn’t be happier for her—just married and planning the next phase of her new life...I can't wait.  I am looking forward to this year ahead (especially this summer’s trip with Jason, Henry and “BIL”) we are going to have so many experiences that will linger the rest of our lives. 

That is what life is about-living in the moment and creating the memories that will sustain you during the good times and the not-so good times.  We should all think about that and take a step back from our own lives sometime, and look at ourselves from the outside—look in and see the memory you are creating…Remember that.

I love you Henry.

Happy Birthday,

Love,

Lila

What's in a title?

Yes, so I already changed the title of my blog, don’t judge me maybe I am just trying to keep you on your toes…-I am indecisive —“Hey Saturn Get off My Virgo” well  I am just going to have to save that splendid title for my book…meaning of the title—still not telling…

The Queen of Hearts…

I like this new title because it means more to me at this point in my life. So many others I know and advise on how to achieve the Queen of Hearts status.  We are all on a journey whether we know it or not to something…to something better—the Queen of Hearts is that title we earn when we can ACCEPT where we are and just BE…BE Happy…Be content…and more importantly BE OURSELVES, our true selves —so many of us don’t know how to do that.  Who is really truly happy at this point in time? Ask yourself—are you content?—Or are you still on your journey? 9 out of 10 of us are still on our journey—it’s enjoying the journey that is the trick. 

If you ask me…I don’t want to be the Queen of Hearts…not right now anyway.  I know that goes against what I usually will advise but it’s the truth…I am perfectly content being the Queen of Diamonds—I am in transition—positive and trudging through while taking it all in and learning from all of life’s little lessons.  And it’s these little lessons for myself that I am learning from so many other people -- all kinds of queens (and kings—how could I forget the kings) of hearts, diamonds, clubs and those terrible spades…that are counting on me—oh the pressure…I am up for the challenge…

More to come…

~Gina

I am really doing this....

Hello there...whoever is reading this--or maybe it'll just be me...who knows?

All I know is that it is time I join the blogging world, not sure if I know what I am doing but what matters is that I know WHY I am doing it.  I feel like I have more to contribute on bigger sense.  Everyday I connect with someone and help them realize things about themselves that they may have needed confirmed or needed to hear and start believing. 

I feel like I know so many of you but really will probably never meet you.  I wanted a vehicle to express that I meet so many interesting people through www.intuitiveadvisement.com, and yes I help them/advise them.  What you all may not realize is how much you help me indirectly and directly--how much I learn about myself from advising you.

It's hard to take your own advice--so this blog is going to start to take shape--I hope you will come along for the journey.  And what's with the title??? Stay tuned...
xo,
Gina