Don’t you just love it when lessons repeat?

More layers of the onion to peel back…Always.

I guess that is good ’cause it means I’m learning and growing, right?

My lesson is about not getting frustrated with people, specifically people who ask for help or input–and then, they negate everything you say.

I don’t mind if people disagree with me. I like to discuss things. Heck, I was a political science major in college.

But, it sort of begs the question–why ask for help at all? Especially, if you’re just going to argue and disagree. It seems like some people like to argue with themselves.

I guess though sometimes, we need a sounding board. I’ve been there too. Sometimes, I just need someone to listen to me. I haven’t always resonated with advice I’ve been given, but rather than kick it to the curb in front of the person giving it, I’ll just nod and say thank you. I realize they are working to help me the best they can–and, well, I did ask for the help.

So, lately, I’m holding back from giving advice. I will even preface things with, “I’m just here to listen to you, so if you want something more, please tell me.”

Ahh, communication–and it’s specific! That is what I dig!

I guess this all came up again when this week I had a phone discussion with a non-specific spiritual seeker. She was telling me about her spiritual path in great detail. I wasn’t sure how to help her and she really didn’t ask me, so I asked her if she needed any help. I wasn’t clear on why she called me at all.

She wanted to know her next steps. I look back at the conversation and recall that I did give her plenty of ideas to take action on in the call. I was left wondering if she absorbed what I said. When I did start to give her more information, she cut me off saying she didn’t need what I talked about. So, I just left it at that.

I sometimes get people who want to talk to me about their path. I don’t always have time for this–not during business hours on my business phone. I used to just let people talk and talk, with the conversation sometimes being over an hour long. This would really tire me out. I figured I was tithing, not charging for my intuitive or spiritual counseling servcies. But, I realized that I many times, people are looking for a free reading–and taking the easy way out.

Oh well…love ‘em anyway, right?

But, there has to be an exhange of energy. Pay someone a small amount. Or, you can donate a small amount of money or time to your favorite charity. I know that my clients are not my Source. But, it’s nice to spread the good around.

Just had to get these things off my mind…

Blessings of love and light,
Lisa