Karen asks: I want to switch gears in my professional career and I have a strong intuition that I need to find a business partner. How do I know if that’s truly my intuition/nudge from the angels, or if I’m just doubting in my ability to conduct my business alone? I’m not typically someone who likes to work alone. If I find that working with someone is in my best interest, I would like to find that person right away. How can I use the wisdom of the angels to find the right person?
 
Sarah answers: This is a wonderful time embark on a new journey by utilizing your creativity to develop the perfect career. You have so many wonderful ideas brewing in regards to how you can use your gifts to serve the community. My sense is that you’re very confident in your abilities and you’re aware of your talents and short comings. You thrive off of learning and growing with colleagues who have the same drive and vision, but offer a different lens than your own.
 
Karen, you have intuitive gifts that have been serving you your entire life. I’m hearing from the angels that you have always been able to access deep knowledge and self-awareness since childhood. The pivotal decisions you’ve made as an adult have been based on your intuition and the outcome of your decisions have been positive. Ha! An angel appeared on the screen after I wrote that sentence as a way to confirm that the information I’m channeling is correct.
 
This leads me to my next point.  You can ask the angels for signs of confirmation to determine whether or not you’re accessing intuition.  Often when I’m writing this column or giving an intuitive reading and a feeling of doubt creeps up, an angel will appear in a flash right before me on the computer screen or beside my client. I also receive other visual or auditory signs of confirmation. Your intuition is clairsentient in nature (psychic knowing through feelings). Signs from the angels that you are following your truth are feelings of joy, giddiness, and excitement when you consider your idea. You may also feel chills throughout your body and at the top of your head. Angel guidance will also come through in your dreams if they haven’t already. If you are basing your decision on self-doubt, you would feel tightness in your heart and stomach areas, heaviness as though someone placed an anvil on your shoulders, and/or feeling a sense of sadness.
 
The angels are showing me a vision where you are sitting in a quiet place and holding a journal. Your eyes are closed, and you’re dropping into your breath. After settling into a deep sense of calm, ask yourself why you would like to find a business partner, and free write your response. Your answer will likely reveal insecurities, such as “I’m afraid to embark on this journey alone”, or “I’m not confident that I’ll always make the best business decisions”, because it’s normal to have some insecurities when starting something new. If all or most of your answers are along those lines, then that’s a good sign that self-doubt is clouding your judgement. Yet I see most of your answers coming from a place of excitement, such as “I love the idea of combining my gifts with a colleague”, or “My ideal partner and I will create something beautiful together”.
 
If you decide to find a business partner, the angels are telling me a number of things.  First you have to consider what you want in a partner before you recruit someone. Draw a silhouette on a piece of paper. In the space where the face would be, write a description of how you would like the person to think. For example, they are able to brainstorm new ideas, make decisions quickly, they’re open minded, etc…Then write descriptions of ways in which you would like your partner to operate from his/her heart: They are passionate about being of service, they value people of all cultures/socioeconomic backgrounds, etc…
 
Consider ways in which your partner can complement your skills and visualize working with your partner. Ask the angels to bring you a person who embodies everything you’ve envisioned in the ideal partner and more. Call upon Archangel Chamuel to assist you, as he helps with career related issues. Then you’ll be ready to go about finding that person using concrete methods such as networking, putting a message out on Facebook, and attending meetup groups. If you’re able to trust that the right person will be presented to you at the right time, you will find her easily.
 
I trust that everything will unfold beautifully for you. The work you’ll be doing will help alleviate suffering and enrich the community.
 
I’m looking forward to hearing from more of you! Please email your question to sarahitkin@gmail.com. Type Ask the Angels in the subject line and indicate how I should address you (using your real name, just initials, etc…) in my response. Feel free to visit my website if you’d like to learn more about my work at www.sarahitkin.com or find me on Facebook at @sarahitkinintuitivehealer.
 
 DISCLAIMER:  Despite confirmed psychic ability, intuitive visions and messages are not always 100% accurate. Therefore, Sarah Itkin and any sponsors must disclaim any and all liability to all persons and parties who act or rely upon her intuition. This column is for entertainment purposes only.
 

Rita asks: Where is my life heading? Am I going in the right direction?
 
I’m seeing that you are successful in your career, although you may experience time periods when your flow of clients seems to ebb. You’re very social and outgoing. You spend a lot of time tending to the needs of others, especially your immediate and extended family.  I’m getting that you are seen as a matriarch. You’re great at planning parties and hosting celebrations. You bring so much joy to others by caring for people when they’re sick and providing counsel for your friends. Your life is rich in many ways, but I can see that you feel like something is missing.

I have been giving readings for so many men and women who feel unsure about whether or not they are fulfilling their highest potential in life. My theory is that we have been called to make a shift and step into our power by fully utilizing our creativity and talents. This shift is occurring to offset the widespread negativity and hate that has recently boiled to the surface of the world.

You are absolutely headed in the right direction because you have already done so much for others in your personal life and career. You completed an important next step, which is honoring yourself by revaluating your life from a place of authenticity.
Although societal gender roles are shifting, many women have been socialized to accommodate others before taking care of themselves. We often ignore our inner voices in the process in order to fulfill our roles as wife and mother. I feel that this applies to you, and you are now awakening to the truth of who you are in this moment. You’ve done a great job of following your bliss in the past in terms of creating a family and career.  
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As of right now, you need to focus on allowing your inner voice to flow, as she will be your guide.  Find an activity that makes you feel happy and centered. I have an image of you playing the flute and/or piano. If that doesn’t resonate, create a quiet, sacred space in your home and listen to music with piano or flute as primary instruments. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and tell yourself that you are safe in exploring your true desires. Ask yourself what you want your life to look like, and free write your answer in a journal that is dedicated to this new phase in your life.  Notice the negative thoughts that might pop up as you write, and let them float away. Journaling in general is a very good way for you to process your thoughts and feelings.

Speaking of writing, I see you working on a project that brings you joy. It looks like you are documenting stories about your parents and great-grand parents’ lives. I see you looking at a photo album of old pictures of your family members. Honoring your lineage is an important part of your life’s mission. I’m also hearing that you are a great story teller, and it’s time to put those talents on paper.

I also see that you are a pillar in your community. You are good at taking leadership positions and standing up for just causes. Have you ever thought of running for office, or charring large scale events that benefit society? If so, the angels are providing validation that you should go for it!

Remember that taking care of yourself comes first. You often feel exhausted after taking care of so many people. You MUST create time every day to nurture yourself by meditating, journaling, getting your nails done, or exercising.  it would be healthier for you to be more boundaried with people in your life who rely on you more than is necessary. By taking a step back, your loved ones may realize they need to be more self-reliant in solving their own problems.
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You are a busy woman and my advice may feel overwhelming.  Remember to take everything one step at a time. Choose to work on whatever feels right to you in the moment and remember there is absolutely no rush. Congratulate yourself for all the wonderful things you’ve done in your life so far. Be gentle and loving to yourself as your inner light continues to unfold.
 
I’m looking forward to hearing from more of you! Please email your question to sarahitkin@gmail.com. Type Ask the Angels in the subject line and indicate how I should address you (using your real name, just initials, etc…) in my response. Feel free to visit my website if you’d like to schedule a reading or learn more about my offerings at www.sarahitkin.com or find me on Facebook at @sarahitkinintuitivehealer.
 
 DISCLAIMER:  Despite confirmed psychic ability, intuitive visions and messages are not always 100% accurate. Therefore, Sarah Itkin and any sponsors must disclaim any and all liability to all persons and parties who act or rely upon her intuition. This column is for entertainment purposes only.
 
 

Dear Sarah,
 
 I've been wondering about a relationship, any possible chances for a second chance? He decided to end the relationship but I love him like no other -Michelle

Dear Michelle,
I’m sorry to hear that you are experiencing heart break, and I hope my answer to your question will bring you some comfort. When people come to me asking about repairing failed relationships, I often see that these relationships ended for a reason. The messages I’m receiving indicate that this is the case for you and your former mate, whom I will refer to as Bob. It may or may not be possible for you and Bob to reunite, as the future can change depending on the choices you and Bob make. 
I’m intuiting that a relationship previous to your time with Bob negatively impacted your self-esteem. This partner was cold, often unkind, and temperamental. You developed beliefs about yourself that you were unlovable and not worthy of a healthy relationship. Understandably so, you carried these beliefs into your relationship with Bob.

Deep down inside you expected that Bob would leave you, so you self-sabotaged by starting arguments. At the same time Bob had behaviors that were disturbing to you and perhaps would have been deal breakers if you were feeling more confident in yourself when you first met.

The answer to your question is this: rather than trying to figure out if there is possibility of a second chance, ask yourself if you really want to have a second chance with Bob. You’ll find the answer to this question when you are able to love yourself fully. An angel popped up on my computer screen after writing that sentence so I know it’s important information for you.

Self-love is a popular term amongst those who are on the spiritual path, but it’s much easier said than done. Here’s an action plan based on channeling the angels and my knowledge as a mental health therapist:
Find a quiet place in your home, play soft music, light a candle, and write yourself a love letter. List all the qualities about yourself that are lovable. Your letter should at least be a page long. Notice whether or not you have any negative thoughts or judgments about yourself as you write, and write those thoughts on a separate piece of paper. Read your love letter when you wake up in the morning and when you go to bed at night.

Then take a look at your list of negative thoughts about yourself. Where did they came from? Most of the thoughts didn’t originate in your mind. They (advertently and inadvertently) came from family members, friends, teachers, dominant messages from society about beauty or image, and past romantic relationships. They started forming when you were young and continued as you got older.

Take your negative thought list and write positive “I am” statements. The purpose of these statements are to cancel out the negative thought patterns.  For example, if you wrote that you are stupid, write “I am smart”, or if you wrote “I hate my body”, replace that with, “I am grateful for my beautiful, healthy, body”. Transfer these positive statements to sticky notes and place them all over your home. Then take your list of negative statements and burn them. Throw the ashes in a garbage can far from where you live.

Chances are, you may not believe your positive affirmations are true at first. Our thoughts are incredibly powerful, and if we practice replacing negative thoughts with positive affirmations, it can change the way we see ourselves. I recommend going to author Louise Hay’s website at louisehay.com to explore this further. Louise is an expert on how positive affirmations can change our lives.
 
Another message from the angels I’m getting is to stay true to your convictions without yelling or instigating arguments. Communication can make or break relationships. All you have to do is notice what bothers you. These steps are excerpts taken from the 4-Part Nonviolent Communication Process developed by Marshall B. Rosenburg, PH.D:

1. Observe what you see (the specific behavior that makes you angry) and state the facts. Ex: “You didn’t answer me when I asked about your day”.
2. Say how you feel: “I feel angry and ignored”.
3. Share what you need: “I need to feel heard”
4. Make a request: “Would you be willing to respond to my questions when I ask?”

This will take a lot of practice, as most of us don’t communicate naturally this way. I would start practicing this with friends and family when the opportunity arises.

Whether or not you or Bob get back together, I know you will find love again. If you can fall in love with yourself, you will draw a man who honors you and treats you with love and respect. When you feel like you can use extra help, call upon Archangel Zadkiel, the angel of healing through positive thoughts, bravery, and forgiveness of yourself and others, and Chamuel, the angel of finding soul mates. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be of service to you in your quest for love and happiness.
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I’m looking forward to hearing from more of you! Please email your question to sarahitkin@gmail.com. Type Ask the Angels in the subject line and indicate how I should address you (using your real name, just initials, etc…) in my response. Feel free to visit my website if you’d like to learn more about my work at www.sarahitkin.com or find me on Facebook at @sarahitkinintuitivehealer.
 
 DISCLAIMER:  Despite confirmed psychic ability, intuitive visions and messages are not always 100% accurate. Therefore, Sarah Itkin and any sponsors must disclaim any and all liability to all persons and parties who act or rely upon her intuition. This column is for entertainment purposes only.