Shape Shifting in a Modern World

Traffic can sound like an ocean hum! Photo taken at Waikiki Honolulu

I was distracted by random thoughts as I walked along the tree lined path at 5pm on a Wednesday afternoon.  Somewhere in the background there was a humming sound that was getting louder with each step forward.  Finally I acknowledged the sound. It was because I was walking closer to the M5 freeway in peak hour traffic.

 For a few moments, the tree lined path looked duller as my thoughts focused on the pollution I may now be breathing....but then the thought popped into my mind, the sound of the traffic actually sounds like the ocean. Well, yes it actually did!  The moment I owned this thought, my body responded, I felt an extra skip in my step and a sense of relief.  Yes, I like that, I decided, from now on when I hear the hum of peak hour traffic, I will pretend it is the ebb and flow of the ocean.

Image by Michael Durst

They say (whoever they are) that what and how we perceive people, places, emotions and things becomes our reality, our experience.  We do have a choice, is the glass half full or half empty? When we choose alternative realities, are we we just in denial, putting our fingers in our ears and going nananananananananana?

Well the way I see it, I am here in my body for a limited time. Through the power of choice, I have a certain amount of control over the quality of my experience here.  It seems the strongest muscle we possess is our mind. It is a powerful force we have only scratched the surface of.  We can let the mind control us or we can become its keeper, giving it direction that will benefit us and ultimately those around us.

Thoughts have energy.  When we don't get the result we were hoping for, we can see it as failure or entertain the thought that perhaps we are being redirected.  Maybe there is an even better way forward, or an improved outcome. Which thought makes us feel better? When we are tired we can say, omg I feel like crap or we can say, my body is recharging at the moment. Its obvious the latter feels more energising.

So if I am in denial when I hear the peak hour traffic, so be it, I would rather create an ocean reality. If I look in the mirror and I focus on a spark in my eyes rather than the wrinkles, so be it.   To me, its not so much a matter of denial as it is of re focusing on what gives me energy and joy.

So I leave you to ponder, what is it in your life or in your mind, that you could reinvent the way you are perceiving that would benefit you?

Once we can identify and shift a stubborn, self deflating mindset, we radiate a positive energy that can attract amazing and wonderful things.

Have a fantastic April !

Below are some of your questions answered. If you would like to ask a question, email me at info@lizwintermedium.com I publish my Blog on the first Monday of each month.

Question

I was recently forced to leave my job and am in the process of finding a new one. This search has been ongoing for more than 7 weeks now and I am loosing confidence in my abilities and faith that a job will eventually come along. Can you put my mind at ease, will I find employment soon? Katrina

Answer

First of all I sensed a feeling of congratulations coming from Spirit, which I know may seem strange, but I sense it was such the right thing to do to move on. A redirection for the next phase of life.  The reason you have not yet found a job is simply because the right opportunity that matches your energy has not been present, but rest assure, it will not be long. I sensed you needed a bit of time to re group and get some things done in your life.  I know its easy for Spirit to philosophize while we here on earth need cash! However, they reassure that all your needs will be met and I feel that in May and June you are very active and I see dollar signs around you. There also seems to be thoughts of self employment, and I want to say to hold those thoughts, even if now isn't the right time.

Please forgive the red text, cannot seem to figure out how to change it!

Question

Due to my health concerns, I am struggling to keep up the maintenance on the land I am living on. I am wondering if I should rent out a space in return for help and reduced rent? Is there something I should be doing that I am not doing at the moment?  Anonymous

Answer 

I sense a father figure around you strongly who is very good with business and a get things done person. He knows you are trying your best and are concerned about the future. He says to tell you that B sends her love and is close to animals in the Spirit World and around your pets a lot. Don't stress they both say. Help is on the way. I see you advertising somewhere local and getting the right person. Maybe a local fb page. The father figure in Spirit suggests that you become clear  about what sort of person you want to attract and what the ground rules will be. Once you get clear and put it out there, I feel you attract the perfect person and it will be a situation that suits you both.  Also I am hearing them say not to over do things,even though certain tasks may be annoying you and need doing.  I also get in the interim that there is someone lending you a hand from their heart, perhaps a friend or relative. Also, I am shown happy news for a young family member.

Question

My kitty is having eye surgery soon and of course my concern is high that she will be okay? Zoya

Answer

I am shown a lovely older woman, perhaps a mum, in Spirit looking out for your pussy cat and giving you lots of reassurance that you cat is smart and resilient. I sense the upcoming surgery will go well and will give peace to you and puss. Also I am shown May you seem like a burden has lifted, all will be well.

Question

After 11 years of grief and loss following the sudden death of my beloved, I have finally met someone truly special. It’s early days and I wonder if this has the potential to be a loving relationship. Misha

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I sense a lovely man around you in Spirit who is very excited and happy for you. Its sounds a bit silly but I see you either roller blading or perhaps skating with a partner and laughing a lot. If this is not literal, I assume it is symbolic.  I feel that the message is to have fun and joy together and enjoy the now without getting too caught up in the future. It will unfold beautifully and naturally, it feels very good! The other message I hear is that is safe to let your guard down. Traveling with this person is on the cards.

 

Question

We have recently sold our house and settlement takes place in a few weeks but we currently do not have a home to go to, we were red flagged and the bank would not approve our home loan on some conditions,which we are hoping we can address in a couple of weeks, my question is will we end up getting the country home we are currently moving forward with and will our loan be approved in the 15 days. I understand everything happens for a reason and we obviously we're not meant to get the first house we applied for but with animals and children and no where we can all go it's becoming very stressful.  Kelly

Answer

I totally understand how stressful this must be for you and your family and my heart goes out to you. Spirit says, do know that all your needs will be meet however it plays out.   I feel that there is a middle aged woman in Spirit who left earth a little early, possibly connected to your partner's side of the family, who has you and your family's back.  Be patient and good news will come, even if it is cutting it very fine. I do see a country home for you, not sure if it will work out the way you expect, but it will work out! Keep the faith and keep asking Spirit and the angels to help you to trust the way forward. A happy outcome is assured.

 

Question

What sort of part time work do you see me doing and when do see you see me successfully getting a part time job? I have been out of work for almost 3 years (3 years this July) and financially my family needs me to get part time work.  Miss E

Answer 

I feel that there is a gentleman around you in Spirit, perhaps a grandfather. He says that you have been looking in the wrong places for employment, not sure exactly what he means but I think he means the type of work. I see you working with animals might suit you. Have you thought of doing a dog grooming course? I think you would be happy doing something that was not mainstream, even though you could do anything you put your mind to. I do see some sort of study or training as part as the way forward. He suggests that you first get clear about what sort of work you want to do and then start taking small but definite steps to manifesting it, you got this !